Road Report

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has won the crème de la crème of awards this year, including ANCAP’s safest car award, an accolade which – on its own – is noteworthy of comment.

A Prius for your fleet? Go Prime

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

In 2018, Toyota’s Prius (literally translated from the Latin ‘first’) was joined by ‘the best’ – the Prius Prime.

Mazda math 2 = CX-3

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

It is a source of amazement to many drivers as to how much ‘stuff’ a car manufacturer can jam into the smallest of vehicle bodies.

Toyota Camry ZR Hybrid

Thursday, 06 December 2018

I had the chiselled ZR for a week and loved every minute of my drives.

Lexus RX350L

Thursday, 06 December 2018

For Lexus, the answer was simple: take a conventional two row model, add about four and a half inches, stretch the rear window line and add two electrically-folding-at-the-push-of-a-button seats.

Holden Commodore Diesel

Thursday, 06 December 2018

When Holden New Zealand announced it was introducing a diesel powertrain for its capital-sized cruiser, there were murmurs of surprise from most and a mutterance of “finally!” from me.

Holden Equinox LTZ-V

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Not overly ostentatious – in fact, a bit ‘just like the other SUV’s’ to look at, but Sean Willmot finds there’s lots to love about the Holden Equinox.

Great Wall Steed

Thursday, 18 October 2018

A trip in a Great Wall Steed is like traveling back in time, when cars had drivers, electrics were for household appliances and gluten intolerance hadn’t been invented yet.

The lion sleeps tonight...

Thursday, 18 October 2018

But today’s Holden Commodore – especially the Calais V – offers something new...

Ford Endura

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Endura may be the name Ford has tagged its medium-sized SUV with, but Sean suggests a better name might have been ‘Enigma.’

Mitsubishi ASX XLS

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Mitsubishi released the ASX as the SUV wave was building up, and today, the Triple Diamond compact SUV is shining brightly in a hugely popular sector, as Sean Willmot discovers.

Renault Trafic

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Style and flair are two words you wouldn’t normally associate with white vans, but as Sean Willmot finds out after a week with a Renault, it seems you can have your croissant and eat it too.

Kia Niro EX Hybrid

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Niro is an interesting addition to both the hybrid and SUV ranks, reckons Cathy Parker.

Skoda Karoq TSi Ambition +

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

The Karoq is a bit like the Tardis – it seems much bigger on the inside, says Cathy Parker.

BMW 640i GT

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Remember the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo? No? That’s all right, because Damien O'Carroll thinks BMW would probably rather you forgot it anyway.

Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser

Thursday, 05 July 2018

As well equipped as it is priced, Toyota’s latest special edition Hilux, the SR5 Cruiser is an impressive drive, on and off the road. Ross MacKay explains why.

Skoda Octavia RS245

Thursday, 05 July 2018

So much for so little: Skoda’s RS245 adds up, says Damien O'Carroll...

VW Polo Beats

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Damien O'Carroll finds a special edition of VW's Polo aurally impressive.

Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Mid-range model's high spec, comfort and refinement impress Damien O'Carroll.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Clever Mitsubishi wraps advanced EV technology in New Zealand's favourite body style, the SUV, says Damien O’Carroll.

Holden Commodore RS-V

Thursday, 07 June 2018

Damien O'Carroll discovers a handsome Aussie – by way of Europe...

Toyota Camry V6

Thursday, 07 June 2018

Damien O'Carroll – not easily impressed – finds the Camry V6 adds excitement to Toyota's mainstay model...

BMW X2 sDrive 2.0i

Monday, 07 May 2018

BMW has made creating niches to jam new vehicles into an absolute artform in recent years, and the weird “coupe” SUV was one of the more horrifying, says Damien O’Carroll.