Build Projects
Project EV – John’s VW Karmann Ghia – Part01: The Plan
I can't recall where it all started, possibly the desire to own a beautiful classic car that was a bit different. I...
Project Gigawatt – Back to the Future Delorean – Issue no.1 – 10
I have been a car and movie geek for as long as I can remember and for over the last 20 years I have...
Project FZ12 : Fraser & Zac’s Hand Built Supercar – Part 39: Fluids
It's great to be finally getting to the stage where I'm having to consider things like brake and power steering fluid etc as it's...
Must Read Stories
2021 VW Tiguan set to arrive in March
Kiwi drivers will get to enjoy Volkswagen’s most popular selling SUV sooner than many other markets, with the new Tiguan facelift expected...
2021 Subaru Outback revealed
After giving us a teaser a few weeks ago, Subaru has gone full-on with the details around the all-new Outback model, due...
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage XLS – Car Review – A Great Warranty, plus a bonus Car
The Mitsubishi Mirage has some history in New Zealand. Back in the early 1980s, Mirages were being churned out of Mitsubishi’s Porirua...
CUPRA’s high-performance range confirmed for New Zealand in 2021
CUPRA arrived in New Zealand last year, with the 300hp CUPRA Ateca SUV. Since then, CUPRA has developed a complete range of...
All-new 2021 Subaru Outback arrives in February
It'd be nice to see more images and more details about it, but we've heard the all-new Subaru Outback is arriving on...
2020 Honda CR-V Touring and CR-V Sport Premium – Car Review
It’s one of those cars you see everywhere, once you start looking for them. New Zealand may have a lot of medium...
Latest Reviews
Product Reviews
DriveSense Ranger Duo Dash Cam – Product Review – Unboxing and install
Like many guys who are into cars and maybe just a little geeky, I’ve always wanted a dash cam. Not only because...
Product Review – Matson Bluetooth Battery Monitor
I thought I'd do a quick review of this gadget as it's a useful thing for those of us who have project or race...
Product Review – Dash Cam – The Navman MiVue 580
The Navman MiVue 580 dash cam is a great entry-level dash cam that will give you great day-quality recordings and still images day and...
Sena 20S bluetooth headset review – transform the way you ride
After a string of cheap and nasty headsets for my daughter and me on our bike rides, I finally bit the bullet and went...
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns in 2021
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is coming back to New Zealand in 2021 with a range of exterior and interior styling enhancements that...
Skoda Octavia Wagon and RS Wagon due to land in early 2021
Skoda appears to be going from strength-to-strength in New Zealand. The brand recently had a run at New Zealand...
Volkswagen Golf 8 and all-new GTi announced
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Volkswagen New Zealand has announced that the all-new Volkswagen Golf 8 and the all-new Golf GTI will be ready for New Zealand...
Ioniq to become its own brand
It seems to be the thing to do - take a model, and make it its own brand. Citroen did it with...
Skoda Kamiq Ambition+ – Car Review – Middle Child Syndrome
Surprise, surprise. Skoda has a new car. It’s a crossover. Suffice to say, ‘Skoda’ and ‘crossover’ aren’t exactly two words which are...
2020 Aston Martin DBX – Car Review – Aston Martin’s best grand tourer is an SUV
To say the DBX is Aston Martin’s most important model would be an understatement. It’s no secret the Gaydon-based company is going...
2020 Audi A5 40 TSFI S Line Sportback – Car Review – Executive Express
At last I’m out of SUVs and into something else. That something is the new Audi A5 40 TSFI Sportback, a car...
Electric vehicles charge to second consecutive New Zealand Car of the Year win
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC has won the prestigious 2020 New Zealand Car of the Year – the second year running for an...
Popular Recipes
2020 Toyota Yaris ZR Hatch – Car Review – fun and funky
Recently we reviewed the hybrid version of the new gen Toyota Yaris (against the Suzuki Swift Hybrid) and came away with mixed...
2020 MINI Cooper SE Electric Hatch – Car Review – City EV with a dose of Fun
The MINI Electric might seem like a new model, where some time will be spent making it better, ironing out bugs. But...
DriveLife 2020 Car of the Year Awards
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It’s that time of the year again. We know, we know, 2020 is well gone, thankfully. At DriveLife, we generally do our...
Hyundai Palisade SUV arrives in New Zealand
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The all-new Palisade is rolling onto Hyundai showroom floors this month, taking its place as the largest and most spacious SUV in...
Kia Stonic – their new, small SUV available now
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Kia New Zealand says the low-priced Stonic adds a uniquely Kia twist to the fast-growing SUV market, creating a distinctive look to...