David Thomson road tests the hybrid flagship of the new Mercedes C-Class range

A plug-in hybrid is the current flagship of the new Mercedes C-Class range. David Thomson puts it to the test. What’s new?When Mercedes launched the latest fifth-generation C-Class saloon here a year ago, it landed a; Read More

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Circuit Racing

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Circuit Racing; Read More

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Beach Racing Highlights

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Beach Racing Highlights; Read More

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Indian Motorcycle Twilight Drag Racing

Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Indian Motorcycle Twilight Drag Racing; Read More

No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade

The rumble of thunder may have come from above or below in Invercargill this week. A thousand or so combustion engines mixed with stormy weather as motorcyclists from near and far arrived for this year’s Burt Munro Challenge. In wh; Read More

Rain no match for first day of Burt Munro

Invercargill's streets have come alive once again with the hum of bikes for the Burt Munro Challenge. After being cancelled last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the region's most popular events was back on track with Southlan; Read More

Legends R made of this

The latest VW Golf R is following in the footsteps of a hot hatch legend. David Thomson discovers what it has to offer. What’s new?Its predecessor was the best Golf R ever and, arguably, the best hot hatch of its gen; Read More

Drivesouth signing off for the year

Pay attention and show consideration. Those are my key tips for safe festive season motoring as Drivesouth signs off for the year. As well as staying safe, I hope readers will also take as many steps as possible to make the upcoming break ; Read More

The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is something special

The new EQS is an AMGfettled pure-electric alternative to Mercedes’ S-Class ultra-luxury saloon. Richard Bosselman has been spending time behind the wheel. Within the electric sphere alone, the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is something special;; Read More

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