Back in June of 2017 we reviewed the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe. Like many of the AMG’s we test, it’s hard not to like how crazy they are. But they are not perfect, far from it. AMG models from Mercedes-Benz usually combine extreme luxury and excess performance and are usually much more about the want than the need.The AMG...
December finally marks the arrival to New Zealand of the much-anticipated V6 X-Class Ute. With an extensive range available, the only thing missing was the powerful V6, this new model may start to turn new buyers heads from the typical mmarket-leadingbrands.The new X 350 d 4MATIC has a six-cylinder engine, 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed...
Our time has finally come to review the Tesla Model S P100D. This has been extremely long awaited, so much so that we were worried that we may not have much to review due to all the publicity and YouTube videos across the internet.But that didn’t discourage us from taking the P100D for a week to see what all the hype was...
When we schedule vehicles in for the DriveLife team, some leave you wondering what they will be like, others leave you with some excitement or anticipation. Then there are the vehicles that you know are going to be pushing the benchmarks.That's exactly how we felt when we saw that the new BMW M5 was on our list. Has there ever been...
Finally we have the chance to test the long awaited and much anticipated Kia Stinger GT Sport. The general feeling around the office was this: it's going to be an exciting one, and we hoped that the Stinger performed as advertised and looked just as good in real life as it does in photos.The RangeThe range is simple with 3...
I had a chance to drive the 2017 BMW X3 xDrive30i when Fred was reviewing it, and I was not as impressed as he was. I had just been testing the Volvo XC60 T5 which I thought was a much better option for an entry level midsize SUV.With my expectations wavering, it was time to see what the top of the range X3 was like. BMW should not...
It's always fun to get a chance to review a BMW M vehicle, but none are as anticipated as the BMW M2. I had a chance to drive it on the track at Hampton Downs when we got invited to the BMW M Festival during May last year. I loved it, and said “I am not sure I would want this car as an everyday driver, but as a track focused toy, it...
The new Honda Civic Type R has been getting a LOT of attention from the world’s motoring press, and without exception, everything I’ve read about it has been glowing with praise. So you can imagine my excitement when I was invited to the New Zealand launch at Hampton Downs Racetrack to get the chance to drive it for myself.With...
This market segment is today what the hot hatch market was 10 years ago. And as it heats up to boiling point, every manufacturer wants to make sure they are not left out in the cold to die.We even have SUVs from some of the supercar manufacturers on the way too, which shows the power of customers’ desires in this segment....
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