Peugeot refreshingly original
Peugeot is showing serious intent in the compact crossover segment with the new 2008. David Thomson find himself in 3-D viewing mode as he gets behind the wheel of the new machine. What’s new?Manufa; Read More
Mind the gap: behold the GLB
David Thomson and friends have been trying the new Mercedes GLB for size. What’s new?Filling the gaps between existing models in a sports utility range is something car-makers are wont to do these da; Read More
Focus a fast and agile delight
After a testing bevy of SUVs in recent weeks, David Thomson is pleased to get behind the wheel of a sporty hatchback, the new Ford Focus ST.What’s new?The fourth-generation Ford Focus hatchback m; Read More
Dignified, smooth, exceptional
After a four-year absence, the Defender has returned to the Land Rover Range. David Thomson tests this all-new take on the original theme on local roads and trails. What’s new? When Land Rover reti; Read More
Scala a sweeter litre than expected
Skoda’s new Corolla-sized hatchback, the Scala, has been out and about on Kiwi roads since the end of last year. DavidThomson finally gets behind the wheel. What’s new?Skoda’s rise from the fringes t; Read More
EQC worth the wait
Tesla may be riding high on the stock markets, but vehicles to rival its EV ambitions are arriving at pace. They include Mercedes-Benz’s new EQC, which David Thomson has just taken on his longest all electric journey.; Read More
Worthy addition to VW range
Compact crossover SUVs are all the rage just now, and Volkswagen is looking for a slice of action with two recent additions to its local range, the T-Cross and T-Roc. David Thomson tries the smaller of the two, the T-Cross, for size.; Read More
Distinctive, superior feel of Mazda SUVs
The CX-30 is an all-new addition to Mazda’s SUV range. David Thomson tries two models to see what’s on offer. What’s new?When Mazda announced last year that a new SUV model was on the way to slot in ; Read More
Engine swap in Karoq package
Two years after making its debut, the Skoda Karoq mid-sized crossover SUV has been given a tweak for New Zealand. David Thomson tries the petrol variant to see what has changed. What’s new?Sometimes ; Read More
Subaru shows hybrid intention
Swimming against the current as the world moves to a largely electric vehicle future is becoming ever tougher, and now Subaru has joined those going with the flow, launching hybrid versions of its XV crossover and Forester sports utility i; Read More
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