BMW unveils the new, plug-in V8 M5
With 40 years of history under its belt, the legendary high-performance sedan is entering its seventh model generation. Thorough the combination of a high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor, plus power transfer from of an eight-speed transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive, enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 […]
Skoda Celebrates 21 Years of Support for Tour de France
Skoda continues its support for the 111th edition of the Tour.
California (Ocean) Dreamin’ – VW California pt I
With an aggregated figure of almost 5 months living in campervans of all shapes and sizes, I think I can call myself an enthusiast of #thatcamperlife. And while it is somewhat possible to review a campervan in the city, when Volkswagen New Zealand handed me the keys to their California Ocean for the Matariki long […]
Introducing Defender OCTA
THE NEW MASTER OF EXTREME PERFORMANCE ON- AND OFF-ROAD Introducing a new hero for the original British adventure brand Defender: New Defender OCTA. The toughest, most capable and most luxurious model in the unstoppable 4×4 family, taking the capability of Defender 110 to an unparalleled level. Powered by a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine, […]
All-New Hyundai Santa Fe – Price and first drive NZ
It’s fair to say that Kiwi’s love SUVs, but it would appear that we love hybrids too (certainly more recently), so what happens when you put them together in a spacious and well-equipped family 7-seat SUV, well you get a Hyundai Santa Fe of course! Introducing the rugged yet refined all-new, 5th generation SANTA FE, […]
Xpression of Power – 2024 MG4 XPOWER Review
Make no mistake, the MG4 is one of the best value EVs out there. So those of us in the specialist motoring press took a keen interest when MG announced the ultimate version of the MG4 would touching down on New Zealand shores. Called the MG4 XPOWER, it’s the most powerful MG4 there is right […]
Volkswagen Expands ChatGPT Offering
The feature adds to IDA’s functionality.
Kia EV9 Wins Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Award
The 7-seater SUV wins another award!
Limited Edge – 2024 Toyota C-HR Limited Review
It’s nice when one has the oppourtunity to compare different spec levels of the same car. Such was the case with the new Toyota C-HR. Recently it was the GX and then it was time for the Limited to get the same treatment. The C-HR has been a bit of a success story for Toyota […]
Here’s our Automotive Astro-Chart for July
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Get ready for an adrenaline-filled month, Aries! Your need for speed and adventure intensifies as you hit the road of life. Embrace the excitement of unexpected twists and turns that lie ahead. This is the perfect time to embark on a thrilling road trip or explore new horizons. Remember […]
