There has been a lot of talk about the new Z4 and its distant cousin, the Toyota Supra. It's getting a bit of a beating from the public without any of them actually testing it. Both cars might have been co-designed or cross developed, but it's fair to say that the type of customer that looks to the BMW Z4 M40i is not the same customer...
Back in 2018 we reviewed the Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet, and in 2017 the Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet. To date, we had yet to get behind the wheel on an AMG soft top. That is, until now. Both of the previous Cabriolets ranked high; would the C43 AMG bring something else to the table that you just can't live without?I was keen to...
In a market that has grown to become over 60% of all vehicles sold, the large SUV segment has become the main stage for luxury products.The GMC Acadia is now in its second generation and Holden has spared no time in showcasing its arrival to New Zealand with a raft of TV adverts and social media campaigns. Built for the American...
In December of last year, I got the opportunity to test drive the new Lexus ES 300h Limited. It's in a market full of long wheelbase Germans offering various degrees of luxury sedans for any wallet size.Would the new ES 300H have what it takes to stand out from the crowd and make you rethink your options?The RangeThere...
The Touareg feels like it's been around since the dark ages. We all know the shape, and since 2002’s first-gen model and the 2010 second-gen model it’s really not changed that much. The third-gen 2018 model has put a stop to that with a whole new redesigned look to the interior and exterior. The much loved Touareg is back, but will...
The S Class is the flagship luxury product from the German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz. It has been the benchmark for excellence, technology development and safety for decades.I was lucky enough to spend a week behind the wheel to experience what it's like to live life with an S-Class Coupe.The RangeThe S-Class Coupe is...
It's not often we get to review convertibles, maybe it's due to our location and the famous Windy Wellington weather. Most of them have been small sports cars that dont always fit well with taller drivers.However, when the words E-Class Cabriolet are spoken, you won't be squeezing into a dingy, this will be a land yacht. The...
Last year we tested the $126,900 high spec Land Rover Discovery HSE TdV6 and found it to be a pretty impressive bit of kit. This year we have the opportunity to test the new limited edition Land Rover Discovery Td6 S Pioneer Edition, which is the first Discovery available on the market for under $100K, at $99,990.The RangeThe...
We joined Volkswagen New Zealand at Bracu in the Bombay Hills. On a stunningly clear day, this olive vineyard was the perfect location for the launch of the 2018 Touareg.Tom Ruddenklau, General Manager for Volkswagen New Zealand, started the launch with a general state of the nation with some stats on sales and the future products...
