Caring for our environment: Honda

Honda is no stranger to a sustainable future. Company founder Soichiro Honda once said to his engineers, “leave the skies blue for our children.” This mantra continues today with Honda striving to be at the forefront of sustainability. One area which has been a phenomenal success for the brand actually has nothing to […]

Autumn maintenance

Rain, wind and the approaching autumn weather all spell danger for drivers so now is an ideal time to get your motor ready for the colder months. Book it in for a service or if you want to tackle it yourself, here are some suggestions: • Replace wiper blades. • Test heater/defroster. • […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]