Second to None: Kevin Burt Ltd

Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. When someone needs servicing and repairs for such a premium brand of vehicle, it’s only smart that they go to the company that has the technology and experience to do the most efficient job possible. Kevin Burt Ltd has that team.     With 43 years […]

The Drive for Good: Archibald Motors

Charity initiative Drive for Good ended in style at Archibald Motors, with three local charities taking home a share of $100,000 at a vibrant celebration in the showrooms on Tuam Street. Seven more charities were gifted equal shares in $50,000. Cantabrians clearly relished the chance to show support for their chosen charity, with more than […]

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 Hills, I flashed […]

Christchurch BMW

A Luxurious Location: Christchurch BMW

There is a new home of the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’. With the opening of the new showroom at 104 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch BMW is bringing Canterbury not only a luxurious location to browse dozens of prestigious cars in comfort in light fashionable surroundings, but also a place you can grab a fresh cup of coffee […]

Packed with personality

Packed with personality

Thankfully a century later we have a somewhat extended selection when it comes to our automotive options, so we checked out some of the popular colour choices and what they may say about your personality.   Black is said to be the ultimate power colour, with its understated style and elegance Friendly and easy to […]

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 foothold in the […]

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 and Limited variants, […]

2019’s Hot Picks

2019’s Hot Picks

It’s a New Year, with a new line-up of hotly-anticipated vehicles on the automotive horizon. While 2018 was pegged as the year of the SUV, it seems 2019 will be all about electrification, with a new crop of hybrid and full EV models in the pipeline.     We’ve got our top ten picks that […]

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

A Happy Hybrid: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Like a long awaited follow up to a band’s first big album, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is back. In 2014, I had the opportunity to be amongst the first in the country to drive the original Outlander PHEV and, for the time, the plug-in electric hybrid SUV had no equal. Now, with EVs and plug […]

Mercedes A250

Up a Notch: Mercedes A250

Picking up the vehicle from Armstrong Prestige, I went over everything before I left the yard. Easy to install the phone, check; a beautiful dash-based display with the standard Mercedes touch pad, check; silver metal trim and suede seating with really nice red stitching, check; 165kW, 350Nm 191cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine, check; stunning 18-inch 5-star […]