What is there to say about a Rolls-Royce? When one thinks of Rolls-Royce, the epitome of automobile excellence comes to mind. It’s hard to fathom how a car with the same amount of doors, windows, and wheels as your car could be something so completely different.A Rolls Royce isn’t just a car, it’s a statement and a grand...
In the last article on our upcoming Route 66 road trip across the USA, we made a decision to stick to looking for one type of car only; a C4 Corvette from the years 1990-1996. The C4 Corvette fits our criteria and our budget of US$5,000 (hopefully), and so the hunt was on to find the perfect C4. More days and weeks of trolling...
“Electric has gone Audi”, we are proudly told. The most important Audi to be launched this year, DriveLife was invited to Queenstown to see the car in its natural habitat, and take it on some of the South Island’s excellent roads.In May, we attended the release of the car, and came away impressed. An electric SUV with an...
Like many guys who are into cars and maybe just a little geeky, I’ve always wanted a dash cam. Not only because they seem quite cool, but there’s always that sense that if something hits the fan and it happens right in front of you, you’ve got it recorded.I long for that day in court when someone has crashed into me and I...
Now in its third generation, the Ford Escape has proven to be a well-rounded cost-effective family car. Sitting right in the middle of the market, the Escape range offers customers a wide range of options. We were keen to see what the latest Escape had to offer, and how the new EcoBoost engine performed.The RangeThe...
The internet is ablaze with info on the newly released mid-engine Corvette Stingray. To add to this, General Motors Holden confirmed that the next-generation mid-engine Corvette will be built in right-hand-drive (RHD) and will also be for sale in New Zealand.“Like anyone with a hint of petrol in their veins, we were glued to our...
Last month, we were still umming and ahhing over what car to buy. We were leaning towards a car built in the 1980s or 1990s, and under our new, lower budget of US$10,000.Then, we received another financial hit, and our budget had sunk to a new low of US$5,000. That’s not a lot of cash to play with, and trying to find something to...
For as long as I can remember the AMG E55 badge has been regarded as one of the mighty kings of the jungle, only to be surpassed by - but never overshadowed by - the AMG E63 badge. Engines so big with numbers so mind-boggling, it made car enthusiasts weak at the knees. Oh and don't forget the sound, a sound so loud it's like Thor himself...
I’ve spent a whole July in the USA, and two words sum it up: Freaking Hot. Everywhere is hot, and when you drive from LA to New York, you get to see all the different types of heat.Stepping out of your air-conditioned car in Arizona, and your throat will burn with the intense heat, let alone the dust. Heading further south to places...
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...
