Something Special

It’s always a pleasure driving a new car and the new Mercedes C220D is another great offering from this top marque.       With a good price point, it offers a lot of features for a luxury car. The sunroof is a good starter, giving the cabin an open and light […]

Editor’s Perspective: April 11 2019

“Our prayers for others flow more easily than those for ourselves. This shows we are made to live by charity.” – C. S. Lewis If you’ve ever seen The Tannery lit up for an event, it’s something to behold. If you haven’t – you’re missing out. With its iconic French tiled floors, […]

BMW X4 M40i

Tiger under the hood: BMW X4 M40i

My first car was a 1957 Morris Minor – 800 side valve, split windscreen, 0 – 100… never. My friend Geoff Mahon and I rebuilt her from a wreck in someone’s yard. I once dreamed of having a BMW.     As I was pushing the new X4 M40i around the Port […]

2019 Kia Sportage

Cutting the mustard: Kia Sportage GT Line Urban

Kia NZ is going from strength to strength and the Sportage is one such model in Kia’s line-up contributing to that success. Trust me, you would be hard pressed not to see one on your morning commute.     Now, with the current model maturing in the eyes of buyers, Kia’s firm […]

Lexus UX urban-SUV

Master craftsmanship: Lexus UX urban-SUV

Last month I headed to the Regatta Restaurant and Bar in Takapuna, Auckland for the launch of the all-new Lexus UX urban-SUV.     The UX will feature in the Lexus line-up as the smallest SUV next to the popular NX and RX. The range consists of seven different models, including F-Sport […]

Volkswagen Touareg

A Triumphant Finale: Volkswagen Touareg

In a play, there is always so much anticipation for the third act. Act one, we get to know the story and the characters; act two, the plot thickens; and with act three there is usually a triumphant finale. Such is the case with the Volkswagen Touareg, which has just evolved into […]