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
2020 Subaru XV 2.0i Premium – Car Review – Roam, if you want to
It’s winter time in New Zealand, the country was fresh out of its first Covid-19 lockdown, and I had been given the...
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon – Car Review – One serious mudder trucker
The Jeep brand is no stranger to the offroad market around the world, being well regarded among the most capable off road...
Five Things About The BMW X3 M Competition
I’m old enough to remember when BMW M cars meant something. They were the top tier of BMW’s regular sedans and coupes....
2020 Subaru Outback X – Car Review – Filling the void
A staple at the ski fields and bike trails, the Subaru Outback is a much-loved adventurer’s Daily Driver. With the ability to...
2020 Automobile Council Top 10
It was meant to happen in April. Then it got postponed to May. Eventually it was rescheduled to the end of July...
2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo – Car Review – All the car you need?
Welcome to the latest in Skoda’s range, the Kamiq. And guess what? It’s an SUV. A crossover to be precise. This is...
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...
More Must Read Stories
First-ever Peugeot 3008 PHEV arriving in 2021
The most popular model in the Peugeot range, the 3008 SUV, will benefit from a brand-new powertrain option when the new model...
Renault’s small SUV, the Duster, launched in NZ
Renault New Zealand launched Duster today, a compact-sized SUV, into the local market for the first time.Duster boasts...
2020 Audi RS Q3 – Car Review – Redefining the hot hatch
This year we have reviewed the new Audi Q3 45 TFSI S-Line and the new Audi Q3 45 TFSI S-Line Sportback. Both...
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – Car Review – Perfectly Imperfect
Alfa Romeos have a special place in my heart. I’d go as far as to say they’ve certainly shaped my love and...
2020 Kia Seltos LX – Car Review – Inexpensive Suburban Utility
In the already overcrowded small-SUV market, budget-constrained manufacturers make every attempt to differentiate their product. This can lead to some creative and...
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d – Far North Adventure
When we review a car here at DriveLife, generally we simply use the car as we would our Daily Driver. Do the...
2020 Skoda Scala Ambition – Car Review – Climbing the Ladder
The word ‘Scala’ comes from Latin and means ‘stairs’, ‘ladder,’ or ‘scale’ representing that Skoda is elevating the game in the segment....
2020 Hyundai Ioniq EV Series II – Car Review – An Everyday Gamechanger
Regular readers are likely aware that all of DriveLife’s writers are devout petrol-heads, and I am no exception. When electric cars first...
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Two more MINI models: the new limited Nightfall Edition Hatch, and Convertible
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It seems MINI is going for exclusivity with these two new models, with just 10 of MINI John...
MG ZS EV coming soon: NZ’s most affordable new EV
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After a pre-launch special, MG Motor has sold over 120 of their EV, the MG ZS, which is due to actually go...
Coming soon: an automatic Hyundai i30N
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The new Hyundai i30 N will feature updated design and dual-clutch transmission (N DCT)In a series of low-lit images released today, Hyndaui...
2021 Tucson a stunner
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2020 Hyundai Veloster Limited – Car Review – the automatic choice?
We reviewed the Elite model Veloster back in June, and really enjoyed that car; great handling for a base model, reasonable performance...