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Top 20 most eye-catching cars in the world

A new British Auto Trader study rates the Porsche 911 top overall eye-catching design, with the BMW 3 Series the best everyday car, and Porsche’s Taycan model coming out as the most ‘eye-catching’ EV. The Porsche 911 captured the most attention, with an ‘eye-catching score’ of 91 percent, followed by the Lexus LC500 […]

Comfort cruiser

Despite its SUV range being its biggest cash cow, and a surge in its all-electric 208e supermini, Peugeot has still decided to give its 308 mid-sized hatch a make-over. Ben Selby reports. Its new lease on life includes new looks, new tech and new power units. The range consists of two petrol variants, […]

Photographic portrait, kiwi bikers

Renowned photographer Ken Downie combines his love of motorcycles and photography in a unique photographic portrait of Kiwis and their machines. Published by Massey University Press, Kiwi Bikers includes some of the most famous names in New Zealand motorsport, along with numerous witty and engaging stories, and photo essays of unique events all […]

Editor’s perspective: We are sailing

As this issue’s front cover proclaims loud and clear, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is coming to Lyttelton. What that means is a chance for Kiwis to see this adrenaline-pumping water sport up close and personal, and also to showcase Christchurch to the rest of the world. Seaside spectator tickets to […]

Finalists of the 2023 Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards

The 2023 Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards (ZAFAA) finalists have been selected. Judges chose 42 finalists, of which 29 artists qualify for the premier award and 13 are eligible for the Young Generation Award for female artists between the ages of 16-20. ZAFAA seeks to raise the status of female visual artists and […]