An epic emission-free vehicle
Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby puts the new Lotus Eletre S through its paces. Who would have thought an all-electric SUV would be wearing a Lotus badge? The Hethel-based brand, known mostly for its lightweight, fun sports cars, has well and truly started its transition to a zero emission future, while incorporating the […]
Top Marques with Niki Mills: The Mercedes Benz G Class, when luxury meets off-road
The Mercedes Benz G Class, also known colloquially as the G-Wagen, has always been one of Mercedes Benz’s most iconic models. With its signature tough and simplistic boxy look, it has grown in popularity in the Luxury 4WD segment as the current ‘must have’ SUV for sports stars, celebrities, and those that appreciate […]
Embrace safer speed limits
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ARCS) is advocating for an agreed and evidence-based approach to setting speed limits, as New Zealand moves to revise its speed management policies. New Zealand’s road fatality rates remain alarmingly high, ranking 29th out of 35 OECD countries in 2022. Despite common perceptions, many fatalities result from […]
Luxurious top performers
The Land Rover Defender is a name synonymous with off-road capability, exploration and adventure. Metropol managing director Murray Dempsey, who already drives a Defender, took the opportunity to check out the latest models. The latest interpretation of the Land Rover Defender is as sophisticated in its technology as it is comfortable on the […]
Torque Talk: Keeping in touch
In-car entertainment has come a long way since the days of 8-track stereos, and the classic 1980s head unit with “graphic equaliser” which could either improve or drastically lower the tone of your favourite track. By Ben Selby. Now, it’s becoming more common to a have a new car with a touchscreen infotainment […]
On and off-road adventure: Armstrong’s
If one brand has made waves in the off-road, go anywhere, utilitarian community within the last two years, then it is INEOS Automotive by a country mile. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby checks out the newest in its range. The automotive arm of British based company INEOS was founded by its chairman Jim […]
The Vantage advantage: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
If one were to catalogue some of the most beautiful V8 engine notes of all time, then the Aston Martin V8 Vantage should be a hallowed member of that list. Built from 2005 to 2017, the Vantage took its name from Aston’s back catalogue of V8 GT bruisers from the 70s, 80s and […]
The right direction: Platinum Finance
Are you considering a loan for a car or boat? Perhaps you’re after business finance or debt consolidation. No matter your needs, you should be going through Platinum Finance, as they will look out for your financial wellbeing. Platinum Finance have been helping Kiwis with financial solutions since 2003. Founder and director Matt […]
Top Marques with Michael Mills: The Porsche Popularity
Why have older air-cooled Porsche’s been commanding ever-increasing premiums over the past decade or so? Is it because they ooze a nostalgic coolness that is being lost with modern motor cars? Is it because their simplicity offers a driving enjoyment that is hard to find in their newer counterparts? Or, is it simply […]
Superb Subaru Outback: Armstrongs
I’m sure if you ponder long enough, you will begin to think of a number of family or friends who have owned a Subaru Outback. Ben Selby reports. Since the late nineties, this rough and ready, go-anywhere wagon has been a firm favourite amongst the Kiwi adventure set and family buyers alike. The […]
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