Coming to NZ – Seagliders
Bureau Veritas is planning to bring its revolutionary zero emission REGENT seaglider to New Zealand. The company believes that the speed, cost, small size and simple berthing process will prove invaluable for high speed maritime transport throughout the Pacific. It is working in partnership with REGENT, Ocean Flyer and Maritime New Zealand. Ocean […]
Electric E-Dirtbikes: E-Mega Store
Are you a keen weekend warrior in the outdoors wanting a new toy to add to the collection for you and the teenagers? Look no further than the Australian Electric Dirt Bikes: Talaria. These silent little beauties are taking the world by storm, and you can see why with the specs they boast […]
Torque talk
When the Christchurch City Council’s draft of its new proposed transportation plan for the city was made public a few weeks back, it raised a few eyebrows. The plan outlined new low emission zones, higher parking levies and yet more cycle lanes. Surprise, surprise. However, the aspect of road pricing is additionally baffling. […]
A new yardstick
There is an old saying: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This does not apply to the new Aston Martin DBX707. Like the regular DBX, the 707 has a 4.0L twin scroll turbo V8. However, the 707 gets a reworked onboard ECU and those twin turbos are much bigger. As a result, total power output […]
Torque Talk
A healthy set of rubber can mean the difference between staying out of that ditch and, well, not. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can keep your car’s tyres in tip top condition. 1. Check Tyre Tread Depth Some of us tend not to be aware of our tyre […]
It’s Electrifying
The eagerly anticipated all-electric Rolls Royce Spectre is fast heading towards completion, with the latest round of tests for the “electric super coupé” along the French Riviera. Spectre unlocks the extraordinary potential of integrating a fully electric powertrain into our architecture of luxury platform,” says the company’s director of engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi. […]
Luxury Powerhouse
Audi’s current SQ7 is quickly becoming hot property for those hankering for a new seven-seater, luxury performance SUV. We had a play with one of four brand new variants now at Christchurch European. Thanks to a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed automatic box, essentially what you find in the hot RS6 […]
Torque talk
Imagine this. You are commuting home from the office on a day like any other. The traffic on the multi-lane street you are driving on is starting to display the usual signs of the 5pm crawl. Suddenly, without warning, the car in the next lane cuts across in front of you to avoid […]
Chart-topping moped
Keen to beat the rush hour traffic? Looking for an electric moped? Then check out the LIMA M9 Electric. The latest data from The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc), listed it as top of the list of electric mopeds (up to 50cc or equivalent), and ranked 4th overall. The LIMA M9 […]
Wild for the 2022 ranger
Go anywhere in Canterbury and you will see a Ford Ranger within the first five minutes. No one can deny the popularity of Ford’s big selling ute, and things are looking very much the same for the latest Ranger to hit our roads. The 2022 Ranger does have a more American stance, with […]
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