Jaguar Nov 17, 2024 2024 Honda HR-V Sport review It’s been a while between drinks, or drives more accurately, in the case of Honda’s HR-V but the new Gen III model is now here, in hybrid guise only. HR-V, Honda’s compact SUV, first arrived in 1998. This latest model that’s just launched isn’t brand
Jeep Nov 17, 2024 2024 Suzuki Swift RSC review The new Swift line-up is one with far fewer variants than those of previous generations. Just two in fact, differing in spec alone. With tightening emissions legislation around the world, even brands like Suzuki need to work hard to meet upcoming targets. Though NZ’s CO2 goals have been loosened,
Chrysler Nov 17, 2024 2024 Aston Martin Vantage review Aston Martin Vantage in its latest iteration, is wider, lower and features added power to take the fight to the feisty 911s. Back in the day the Vantages by Aston Martin weren’t really in the hunt against their natural foe, the 911, lacking in sheer acceleration and with odd
MG3 Nov 17, 2024 2024 MG3 Hybrid+ Essence review MG’s new MG3 Hybrid+ ups the ante for a city car, with plenty of EV potential. Think of it as a wannabe electric city car, one you don’t have to recharge when going further afield. It was good sampling the MG3 Hybrid+ so soon after driving the petrol-only
Chevrolet Nov 17, 2024 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTE review It might not look as angry as a GTI but VW’s GTE is all but as quick and is also capable of seriously low fuel use. Sometimes vehicles happen along and you wonder why you’re driving them. So it was with Volkswagen Golf’s GTE, a plug-in hybrid.
Honda Nov 17, 2024 2017 Honda S660 Mugen RA The S660 channels Honda’s commitment to its sporting heritage. It’s from a long line of dynamic heroes, and is one that proves you don’t need a big donk to thrill. Honda’s first car was a sports machine, the concept Sports 360 debuting in 1962. This small
Audi Nov 17, 2024 2024 Audi SQ7 TFSI review Audi gives its big Q7 another freshen up, its second in nine years. Is the beast getting long in the tooth? There used to be quite a few Q7 models to choose from, as it was one of Audi’s best sellers here. However, things change and the Audi Q5
Mazda Nov 17, 2024 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC review Mercedes-Benz had too many coupes on offer, and decided one would do. The CLE is that two-door, one with unique charms in this market. The Mercedes-Benz line-up was once chock full of coupes. Some of them might have had four doors but there were plenty to choose from. It seems
