Making love work: Honda Cars
Meet Shota and Tomoko, a young Japanese couple who both live and breathe all things Honda. Both Shota and Tomoko have become familiar faces in the service department of Honda Cars Christchurch, though their experience with the Honda brand runs much deeper. “I graduated from the Honda Technical College four […]
Looks, power and performance: Christchurch European
The Porsche Boxster needs no introduction to the sports car faithful. Since the original was launched in 1996, so many in the premium sports car market have been playing catch up to this mid-engine German soft top adrenaline pump. This 718 Boxster, on loan from the team at Christchurch European, is […]
Conquering the road: Jeep Gladiator review
For 70 plus years, Jeep have known a thing or two about off-road adventure. Oh, and believe it or not, pickup trucks. The first of these was the 1947 Jeep 4X4, and the last offering was the Cherokee based Comanche, which was discontinued in 1992. Now, the pick-up Jeep is back, and […]
The Ultimate VW Challenge: Tiguan vs T-Cross R-Line
Here is the challenge: you’re loading up for a weekend trip with three women to go to Maruia Springs. You’ve got pillows, blankets, makeup bags, bags for shoes, bags for clothes, bags for swimming…basically everything bags. They have had time to prep so it’s my job – while they have a […]
An electrifying ride
When I picked up the Mercedes EQC 4matic from Armstrong Mercedes the only thing that rattled my head was that name, EQC. Something that, when I posted on Instagram, I got a few messages about. But as this beautiful machine glided out onto the motorway and I placed my foot on […]
Upping the game
After nine years, we have a new Toyota Yaris. The first of Toyota’s new TNGA “B” Platform, and it happens to be rather nice. As far as looks go, the Yaris is more rakish and aggressive than its predecessor, with a gaping whale shark-esque grill and frowning headlights, it certainly looks […]









