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
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross updated
New Zealand is the first to launch the 21MY Eclipse Cross – now more clearly defined within Mitsubishi’s SUV range and representing...
2020 Subaru Forester e-Boxer Premium Hybrid – Car Review
Hot on the tail of the Subaru XV Hybrid that Alistair recently reviewed, Subaru sent us the top-spec Forester e-Boxer Premium hybrid...
2021 Citroen C3 release
The arrival of the new Citroen C3 in New Zealand next month heralds an era of what Citroen says is a bold...
A decade of EVolution with the Nissan Leaf
Contary to what you might think, we like the Nissan Leaf here at DriveLife. I even own one, and you can read...
NZ’s first electric vehicle for under 50k – MG ZS EV
We’ve known about the MG ZS EV for a while now. It’s a fully electric crossover, entering the Australasian market as the...
2020 DS 7 Crossback – Car Review – Go for gold
In recent memory there aren’t too many models that have been spun out into their own brands. I can think of Genesis,...
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...
More Must Read Stories
2021 Toyota GR Yaris and GR Supra- launch
They couldn’t be more different. Bred from decades of engineering development, the GR Supra has an aura around it, almost a halo,...
Five Things About The 2020 Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-X
I’ll keep this one brief because the CX-30 is a car that will undoubtedly be talked about for...
Nissan Navara newly refreshed for 2021
Much to the delight of tradies across New Zealand, 2020 is shaping up to be the year of the ute launch. Earlier...
Subaru XV E-boxer Hybrid – Car Review – Eco Signaling
At Drivelife, we know that Subaru’s make good adventure vehicles. In fact, their brand has always revolved around this idea. New Zealanders...
Revised Kia Stinger due soon
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Kia dealers are gearing up to receive the latest version of the high-performance Stinger sports saloon in New Zealand.
2021 Toyota Hilux – Launch: An adventure with a Kiwi legend
Whether you’ve owned one, or simply remember the advertising campaigns of a dog saying “bugger”, the Toyota Hilux is arguably New Zealand’s...
2020 Audi S4 Avant – Car Review – Executive Status
In a world of ever-growing SUVs there seems to still be room for a good old-fashioned wagon, as we jump into the...
2020 Ford Escape and Ford Puma – launch
It’s a sea of SUVs out there, with a few making waves, and others simply swimming with the rest of the school....
Popular Recipes
GWM’s all-new dual-cab GWM Ute coming soon, starting at $29,990
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GWM New Zealand has announced details for their all-new GWM Ute, due in dealer showrooms this month. Newly designed and engineered from...
Audi Driving Experience at Hampton Downs
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Each year, Audi runs the Audi Driving Experience, and invites Audi owners along to Hampton Downs race track to spend a half-day...
2020 Peugeot 2008 GT – Car Review – French quirks, French style
For 2020, there’s a new generation of the 2008, and it’s been getting a lot of attention around the world. That attention...
Five Things About The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage
Since I last drove a new Aston Martin Vantage not much has changed, except everything has as well. What I mean is,...
BMW iX set to arrive in NZ in 2021
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It's on its way - eventually. The second half of 2021 should see the much-antcipated BMW iX arrive in New Zealand. And...