Meet Metropol’s motoring writer
Ever since I can remember, I have always been utterly fascinated with all things automotive. My mother loved to tell others that her two-year-old son would sit at the bus stop and call out the make of just about every car which went past. During my school years, I developed a keen interest in English […]
Six reasons to go electric
Time is running out to make the most of the Government’s rebate on electric vehicles. Rebates are available to anyone purchasing an EV or plug-in hybrid EV — up to $8625 for new vehicles and up to $3450 for used, but only before 31 March this year. The discount applies to cars with a star […]
A hot Korean with hip-hugging comfort
The Hyundai i30 N caused quite a stir when it hit our shores a few years back. Here was a Korean hot hatch with more personality and fun than many of its German rivals. In short, it was a hoot, and for 2022, Hyundai claim things are even better. There are two variants of the […]
Lots to like: Honda
Cast your mind back to the first Honda CR-V. It was some time ago, wasn’t it? Fast forward to today and the warrior is still battling on in the medium SUV segment which is figuratively bursting at the seams. The latest CR-V is still a strong seller, especially when you consider the entry level Touring […]
New electric foiling powerboats
After 16 months of development, the world’s most anticipated electric boat recently completed its maiden flight, up on foils. The foiling Candela C-8 features a unique combination of long all-electric range, high speed, and industry-firsts. Its maiden flight took off from outside the Swedish tech company’s headquarters at Lidingö, Stockholm. After reaching its designed take-off […]
Riding high
The number of Kiwis buying new vehicles reached a new record last year, with an almost 40 percent increase in new car registrations compared with 2020. Motor Industry Association statistics show 2021 finished with a record-breaking 165,287 new car registrations, an increase of 38.3 percent over 2020. Ford Rangers led the field with the most […]
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