Join the lifestyle move: Armstrongs Christchurch
The benefits of going hybrid for your daily transport these days couldn’t be more obvious. Ben Selby reports. Having a petrol engine working in harmony with a battery pack only significantly lessens the trips you make to the pump, and also leaves a much smaller carbon footprint with each drive. Plus, conventional hybrids are exempt […]
McLaren’s perfect storm
As hybrid technology in high-end supercars becomes more commonplace, the new Artura is McLaren’s way to show the word “hybrid” should be embraced in the supercar world. Ben Selby reports. Powered by an all-new mid-mounted 120-degree twin-turbo 3.0L V6 engine with 8-speed dual clutch transmission, the Artura also gets a plug-in 7.4kWh battery and axial […]
Polished and refined luxury
The Jaguar F-Pace has been a firm favourite in the immensely competitive market that is the luxury SUV segment. While late to the party compared to its competitors from Porsche and Audi, the F-Pace has held its own over the years, but is it still a proper Jag? Ben Selby reports. The Jaguar F-Pace P400e […]
The new car in town: Blackwells
It seems like New Zealand is getting rather spoilt. So many new car brands have entered our market within the last few years. The latest of these is Omoda, which has joined the stable of Blackwell Motors. Ben Selby reports. Omoda, pronounced “Oh-Mo-Dah” is already grabbing attention in New Zealand with the brand’s recent unveiling […]
Torque Talk: Road User Charges
So, it’s finally happened. From April 1st, owners of light EVs and Plug in Hybrids (PHEVs) will have to pay Road User Chargers as part of the Government’s RUC for electric vehicles legislation. That means that if you plug your car, van, or SUV, into the mains or fast charger, you will have to pay […]
Experienced experts: Marshall Automotive and Tyres
Having peace of mind when it comes to your ride of choice, whether it is your daily driver or weekend cruiser, is essential. You want to be safe in the knowledge that said vehicle has been thoroughly kept in check by a team of professionals who know their stuff. This brings us on to Marshall […]