Marvellous, comfy ute
Mazda’s new BT50 is finally here. Available in 2WD and 4WD, the range starts with the double cab GSX and ends with my test car, the flagship 4WD double cab limited. At $47,490 and $60,990, respectively, the price is up there yes, but this is somewhat justified when you step […]
Mega motorcycles, mega service
For Dennis Charlett, motorcycles are a way of life, whether on a Saturday ride, or competing in the New Zealand Superbike Championship, of which he has multiple national titles under his belt. Dennis knows the bike industry inside and out, which led to him purchasing Budget Motorcycles Spares Ltd, and […]
New take on a sporty classic
It’s not the typical jump-in-and-go-get-Fish’n’chips, but you will soon spot Maserati’s new range like the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante around the place with a more unified look. Maserati started producing cars in Bologna in 1914 with the iconic trident as its bonnet’s standard. It’s a luxury car brand making 75,000 […]
The perfect fit
The name Kamiq originates from the language of the Inuit people, native to Northern Canada and Greenland. It means, “something that fits perfectly”. And I think that says it all. I live a pretty busy life, which means I need a car that is easy-to-use and equipped to deal with […]
A sporting update
Lexus definitely thinks the saloon segment is not dead. I attended the exclusive launch of their new IS Saloon in Palmerston North, Taupo, and Hampton Downs. Here is the lowdown. The new IS consists of seven different variants. The base IS300 and IS300h, moving to the higher spec IS300 and […]
Lost in the Forester
The Subaru Forester is a great SUV, and of the few soft roaders to actually do well on the rough stuff. Now, along with the XV, the Forester has gone Hybrid: Let’s see how it stacks up. The range consists of the E Boxer Sport, and the flagship E […]
Model Performance
I love the Mini for a load of reasons but when the Mini Electric three door hatch turned up as my last review for 2020, I wondered how the electric performance would compare against the standard Mini. An iconic brand loved with a passion by their owners, the stoic love […]
Stress less, shine more: RO Jones Panelbeaters
A vehicle is often someone’s prized possession and it can be very distressing when it is damaged. Helping to take the stress out of dealing with this kind of situation are the panelbeating experts at RO Jones Panelbeaters. “It is really important for customers’ peace of mind for them to have […]
King of the water: King Water Craft
William King’s passion for boats started at an early age. Inspired by his grandfather’s naval career and round the world sailing expedition, at age 12, he put pencil to paper to design his first boat – a plywood dinghy. With his father’s encouragement, he set about building it himself at […]
Style personified
When it comes to style, BMW have been pulling my heart strings for years. It was my second car and there is just something special about every new design model that comes out. This year is seeing a plethora of change, a shift personified in the 2 Series Gran Coupé. It is […]
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