Peace of mind motoring: Leading Edge Automotive

“These vehicles are their owners’ pride and joy,” says Joris Sanders of Leading Edge Automotive. He is referring to the high-end European cars – BMWs, Volkswagens, Audis, Mercedes and Porsches – that are brought to Leading Edge for servicing and repairs.     “We too have a real passion for these cars and do everything […]

Great things come in small packages

Is it possible to make one of the best small hatches better? Honda thinks so. Just check out the new Jazz. Visually we see a more pronounced nose and restyled LED headlights, but it still retains the iconic eggshell styling.     The entry-level S comes in a 1.3 i-VTEC four pot with 73kW and […]

A stand-out drive

When reviewing a new car, it’s the details that make it stand out from the pack. Models are getting good at all-round driving ability. The Focus is no exception.     Apple Car Play should be a standard in all vehicles now and the Focus’ sound is brilliant; I connected in less than eight seconds. […]

Packing some punch

I asked Hemi Peek at Avon City Ford what he thought were the three top features of the Ford Endura Titanium; “A solid drive with a luxurious cabin, hands-free automatic power tailgate opening and easy interactive display”.     Well he wasn’t wrong. The 2-litre turbo diesel is also packing some punch in acceleration; with […]

A dynamic set

It’s all about class with Mercedes and, with two of the brand’s top-line models getting major improvements, it makes me wonder how far you can take it, especially when the starting point is an already dynamic set of cars – the AMG A45 and CLA 45.     The CLA 45 is a stunning example […]

A standout showroom: Honda Cars Christchurch

Chances are, if you have lived in Christchurch for the last 30 plus years, you have known someone who has purchased a Honda from Honda Cars Christchurch. The team has gained a sterling reputation over the last three decades and, to this day, is New Zealand’s biggest volume Honda dealer.     After battling through […]