Storm the Palisade
Big seven-to-eight-seater luxo SUVs are fast becoming the cash cow of many automotive brands. This is the Palisade, Hyundai’s spearhead at this segment. The turbo diesel engine in my Limited felt very strong and eager to get going. Keep it between 1600 and 4000rpm, and you make brisk progress despite the girth. The […]
Celebrating stirling service: Kendal Vehicle Services
Kendal Vehicle Services; Burnside’s Auto Super Shoppe has been servicing northwest Christchurch now for over 25 years having just celebrated its big 25th plus one birthday in April (delayed due to Covid-19). Business Manager Carol Bradley has been at the helm since 1995, and her tight-knit team lives and breathes everything automotive. With […]
Classy Euro Cars: Christchurch European
The journey from street side to the main office goes something like this. BMW X5s on the left, Range Rover Sport on the right. A few steps forward. Wow, Porsche 911 in front, Audi RS6 at the rear. Finally, to top it all off, a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo and bright red Ferrari F12 soaking up […]
Cruise into Mega Motorcycles: Mega Motorcycle Centre
Mega Motorcycle Centre has become a hub for Canterbury motorcyclists and anyone who loves bikes. Formerly known as Budget Motorcycle Spares, it has grown, as the new name suggests, into a biker’s paradise of mega proportions. “Mega Motorcycle Centre is very much a one stop-shop for everything to do with motorcycling,” says Mega Motorcycle Centre’s […]
This is no old goat
Prior to Subaru New Zealand’s marketing campaign for the new Outback, I am ashamed to admit I hadn’t realised what the acronym GOAT meant. It does of course mean, ‘Greatest of All Time.’ With the new Outback, Subaru claims it is the GOOAT. So, is this the ‘Greatest Outback of All Time’? Let’s see. […]
A luxurious symbol of time
A defining feature of one of the world’s most luxurious cars has celebrated a notable milestone recently. Rolls Royce’s official emblem, the Spirit of Ecstasy, has turned 110. The intellectual property of the design was registered on 6 February 1911, establishing what would go on to become an icon of luxury around the world. […]
Lavish restoration
Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-type when launched at the Geneva Auto salon in March 1951 as “the most beautiful car in the world.” If you take a look from pretty much any angle, it is easy to see Enzo was right. Now I am an Avengers fan. The 1961 English TV series, not […]
Your carriage awaits: Hammonds
You can’t have a wedding celebration without a wedding car. Surely, the bride and groom don’t want to leave the wedding ceremony in an Uber. However, if Dad’s old 65 Chevy Impala isn’t quite up to scratch in terms of looks, Hammonds Collision centre are able to help. “The wedding planning can be […]
Scratch that! The Wheel Magician
It seems every day is the same story: “You scratched my alloys.” “No, you did it yourself.” Before the bickering of who did what to who turns nasty, these disputes can be resolved quickly and conveniently with the aid of Wheel Magician’s mobile wheel repair service. Christchurch is often a minefield of high […]
Hybrid Minds
Since 2018, Lexus sales of hybrid vehicles have pretty much doubled. Last year saw close to 70 percent of new Lexus buyers opt for a hybrid over petrol. And it’s no surprise – the gains for going hybrid are considerable. Unlike plug-in electric cars, you have the benefit of the battery constantly charging […]