Not long ago, we tested the completely refreshed A Class, and liked it - a lot. Now, Mercedes-Benz has given the B Class the once-over, with a slightly different look, along with an interior update. There’s more passenger and loading space too, as well as a taller seating position and increased visibilityWhile the A Class is a...
In a market already filled with niche products for every buyer in the market, it was hard to think there was anything else to offer. I was wrong, there was a gap and Mercedes-Benz saw it too, which has resulted in the A-Class sedan. Why would we need more sedans? well there are a few reasons that Mercedes-Benz thinks there is a need...
Apparently, Holden is building something very special as part of a new Aftersales promotion called Project Monaro.Paying homage to one of their modern classics, the V2 Monaro – Holden is embarking on a unique restoration of a 2004 VZ CV8. The best part is that when the car is completed, one of their lucky customers will win...
Recently, DriveLife caught up with the owner of a Rolls Royce Phantom – and not just any off-the-shelf Phantom. This Phantom was built for car shows, and before coming to New Zealand, had traveled to Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Malaysia.But first things first; why would someone spend what it costs to buy the average...
It’s a busy time of year for the DriveLife team, and we need to be choosy about what events or new car launches we go to, otherwise it’s all events and nothing else.But then when Holden suggested we drive coast to coast in the South Island, basically racing the sun across the country, well who could say no? This event was...
Want a rear-drive, twin-turbo Kia Stinger GT that stands out even more on the road? Try the special GT Sport Neon Orange pack Stinger that’s just arrived in New Zealand.But you’ll have to be quick, because there are just 10 available and when they are sold there will be no more, according to Kia Motors New Zealand.“We have...
We went to the launch of the all-new Lexus UX small SUV in February, and found it to be well specced, and not a bad looker. It’s eventually going to replace the CT200.Just before the launch, Lexus sent us a UX200 (non-hybrid) for a few days as a teaser, to see what it was like. I’m not sure that was a good move, as the base UX200...
The second round of The Surgery Sprints was hosted by the Fiat / IMC Committee.The weather didn't really know if it was coming or going, light showers on and off all day. Regardless of some wet patches, it was another great turnout for round 2 of The Surgery SprintsAs far as motorsport goes it is fairly...
It seems McLaren just can’t stop releasing new cars. When the MP4-12C first came out in 2011, who would’ve guessed that 8 years on McLaren would have a lineup of 9 road cars and a couple of track-only specials with more models on the way. The all-new McLaren GT landed in Japan this week and represents a whole new type of...
It's not been long since Jaguar threw down the gauntlet at Tesla, if not to say you've had your time, now stand aside and let the professionals show you how it's done. The internet is full of hype around Jaguar’s new I-Pace and the team at DriveLife were super excited to finally get some time behind the wheel.Can the I-Pace live up...
