A little beast: Mini Cooper S Hatch SE
John Cooper was born 17 July, 1923 so there was no better excuse to grab the new Mini Cooper S Hatch SE to see what it could do. When John Cooper and Sir Alec Issigonis sketched out the initial design on a table cloth in 1956, they really hit on what would become an iconic […]
Engineering genius: Honda NSX
The Honda NSX is not everyone’s first thought when it comes to a super sports car, but for those in the know, it’s up there amongst the very best. Launched at the 1989 Chicago Motor Show, the NSX (New Sports Cars eXperimental) was Japan’s first mid-engine production supercar aimed squarely at the likes of Ferrari […]
All Good Things: Honda’s new Civic Type R
All good things come to those who wait. Such is the case with Honda’s new Civic Type R. Though the Civic Type R’s history dates back over two decades, the new 2018 Type R is the first to be sold new in New Zealand. Needless to say, I couldn’t sleep the night before picking it […]
At the Automotive forefront: Leading Edge Automotive
Leading Edge Automotive needs no introduction. With years of experience, the latest in diagnostic equipment and hundreds of satisfied customers, it’s your quintessential European service and repair agent, based at 480 Selwyn Street in the heart of Christchurch. Whether you own a BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes or Porsche, the latest diagnostic equipment and the expert […]
‘E’ for Exceptional
When Mercedes New Zealand offers you the chance to experience the new revamped E-Class Cabriolet, you don’t hesitate in saying yes – I certainly wasn’t going to! Sitting squarely between the smaller C-Class Cabriolet and new flagship S-Class Cabriolet, the E Cabriolet line-up consists of two models, the E300 and E400. The E300 tested here, […]
An Automotive Blueprint: Mercedes-Benz M-Class
It was in 1998 that Mercedes-Benz New Zealand first offered a new vehicle that helped to redefine the brand and significantly grow its appeal. The M-Class (now known as the GLE) marked the brand’s entry into the emerging SUV category and set a blueprint for a family of high-riding vehicles. The M-Class and the GLE, […]
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