Tyres in a jiffy: Tyres 2 Go

  Tyres. We tend to take them for granted, but good tyres fitted to our rims can be the difference between making and not making that hard right turn. A good tyre will not only give you better grip no matter the road conditions, but will also considerably improve the performance of […]

Storm the Palisade

Big seven-to-eight-seater luxo SUVs are fast becoming the cash cow of many automotive brands. This is the Palisade, Hyundai’s spearhead at this segment.     The turbo diesel engine in my Limited felt very strong and eager to get going. Keep it between 1600 and 4000rpm, and you make brisk progress despite […]

Size doesn’t matter

It’s not often I get taken off guard but my visit to Avon City Ford to pick up the Ford Puma, ST line, had me scratching my head. Sam Baker and I were going over the top things about the vehicle when out came the words: “It’s a one litre, three-cylinder engine…” […]

Ring to fix that ding: RO Jones Panelbeaters

No one likes to be in this situation. You are driving along minding your own business and suddenly wallop! Someone has hit you from behind. Or maybe you were feeling under the weather and didn’t see that letterbox when backing out of your driveway. Either way, it is going to leave a […]

Classy Euro Cars: Christchurch European

The journey from street side to the main office goes something like this. BMW X5s on the left, Range Rover Sport on the right. A few steps forward. Wow, Porsche 911 in front, Audi RS6 at the rear. Finally, to top it all off, a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo and bright red Ferrari […]

All that Jazz: Honda Cars

It’s not every day Honda gives us a new Jazz. Few cars in this segment are lapped up as much by consumers ever since Honda released the first Jazz almost 20 years ago. For 2021, the Jazz has more tech, a new face, and the addition of electrification.     2021 Honda […]