Time to drive
The Little Car Company, Aston Martin and EON Productions have collaborated to create a No Time To Die special edition of the Aston Martin DB5 Junior. The car is an electric two-thirds scale version of the iconic Aston Martin DB5 complete with gadgets, and is priced at £90,000, plus local taxes. Only 125 […]
Rise of the machines
One cannot deny that EVs are on the rise. Therefore, it came as no surprise that the award-winning EQC would be the only EV from Mercedes-Benz. This brings us neatly to the EQA 250, the second battery electric vehicle (BEV) to feature that three-pointed star. At $85,500 plus ORC, the EQA 250 just […]
Jazzing it up
It’s no secret the new Honda Jazz makes no bones about being one of the top choices in the supermini segment. Now the fourth generation Jazz goes full electric, well almost. Enter the Jazz e:HEV Luxe. Under the bonnet is sits the petrol Jazz’s 1.5L four-cylinder engine with the addition of two electric […]
Off and racing: Mega Motorcycle Centre
Great Kiwi motorcycle racers such as Andrew Stroud, Aaron Slight and Denis Charlett can trace their careers back to racing child-friendly bikes around tracks designed to give them their first taste of two-wheeled competition. This first taste is now open to a whole new generation of would-be champion riders thanks to the Mega […]
Every conceivable option
Let’s face facts. A hefty V8 diesel premium vehicle is no longer the priority of Europe’s car manufacturers. With the transition to full electric looking dead certain for plenty of brands, those after the ultimate expression of a V8 diesel luxury car will need to buy soon as the surge in demand for […]
What’s in your garage?
Names such as Lotus, Lamborghini and Maserati spin the wheels of many who enjoy the finer things in life. Indeed cars have been status symbols since 1886 when the first “vehicle powered by a gas engine” was patented by Carl Benz. Designs have evolved since then with some fabulous, many flops and numerous […]
Electrifying new chapter
The All-Electric MX-30 is the ultimate expression of Mazda’s commitment to a sustainable future. It also carries the distinction of being the first mass-produced fully electric vehicle to carry the Mazda emblem. Having been impressed with the Mild Hybrid variant a few months back, I was itching to see just how the EV […]
Remarkable design and performance
The Lexus IS is a bit of a dark horse in the Lexus family. Due to a surge in SUV sales, the IS has taken a back seat in recent times. But for 2021, the IS has been refreshed, and still exudes quality. The mid-range IS300h F Sport featured here has an entirely […]
Lotus returns to NZ
Lotus is back. The iconic sports car brand returns to New Zealand as part of the Giltrap Group under the name of Lotus Auckland. Lotus Auckland will be involved in selling new Lotus models and supply parts and servicing for all Lotus models from the past and present. “We are thrilled to represent […]
Feel-good vibes
Ford has always been about teamwork. The first Model T rolling off the world’s first moving assembly line was the result of a team of skilled individuals doing their utmost. From the factory floor to Henry Ford’s office, the blue oval has built solid foundations based on teamwork, and this mantra […]
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