An Italian beauty: Ferrari Portofino
The sound of a Ferrari Portofino V8 engine when you drop back into second gear on the motorway as the 591-horsepower engine prepares for what you are about to do is exhilarating. The top is down on a beautiful Canterbury day. You’ve been at a winery up near Waipara enjoying the company of […]
Dynamic Attitude: Lexus UX
It’s Lexus’ answer to the compact SUV segment; a segment which has an offering from almost every single car brand. But the new Lexus UX, which will be introduced to the New Zealand market early next year, manages to stand out in the crowded market with a raft of brave new design elements […]
Aussie Lion: Holden Equinox LTZ-V
The Holden Captiva wasn’t much to shout about. Against the competition, it sadly failed to cut the mustard in terms of design, function and driving dynamics. Clearly a re-think was required and Holden has responded brilliantly with the all-new Equinox. Aimed squarely at the Mazda CX5 and Honda’s HRV, the Mexican built Equinox, […]
Top of the Class: Mercedes A-Class
After months of anticipation, the all-new Mercedes A-Class is finally here. Able to be viewed at Armstrong Prestige at 6 Detroit Place, Addington, the new A-Class completely redefines modern luxury in the compact class, and brings a revolution in interior design. The all-new A-Class’s clean and stylish design cues mean you are sure […]
Drive the Best: Christchurch European
If you’ve had your eye on a sleek new Ferrari, or are in the market for an Aston Martin or a Porsche, Christchurch European can help make those dreams a reality. Founded in 2006, Christchurch European has built a nationwide reputation for providing the best range in late model and competitively-priced luxury European […]
A Firm Foothold: Volkswagen Amarok
In less than a decade, the Volkswagen Amarok has gained a firm foothold in one of this country’s most competitive segments, the ute. For 2018, VW has breathed new life into the Amarok with an updated V6 Highline and flagship Aventura. Miles Continental allowed me to compare both these models back to back […]
An Oldie but a Goodie: Toyota Corolla
When Toyota invites you to the national launch of a new Corolla, it’s not an offer to refuse. So, I found myself flying to Toyota New Zealand’s HQ in Palmerston North to be among the first to get acquainted with the newest edition of New Zealand’s favourite car. More than 44 million Corollas […]
Automotive adrenalin pump: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
The man out for a walk came up to me and asked, “wow, how many houses is this thing worth?” The ‘thing’ in question was this 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. When the Gallardo was launched in 2004, it was Lamborghini’s first small car since the 1980s’ Jalpa. It would go on to become […]
Electrifying Performance: Infinity
Motoring writer Nicholas Henare dishes the automotive dirt on Infinity, a sub-brand of Nissan, and this year’s electrifying range of performance vehicles. AN INNOVATIVE CORE Following on from a range of electric vehicles rolling out at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Infiniti Prototype 10 recaptures the spirit of early speedsters for an […]
Piece of Automotive Art: Vision EQ Silver Arrow
On 18 to the 26 August, Pebble Beach in California was privileged to host the Mercedes-Benz unveiling of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week. The event attracts car afficionados and collectors from all over the world. The one-seater vehicle also pays homage to the successful record-breaking W 125 […]