Peugeot Sportwagon hits the mark
Peugeot’s new-car efforts in recent years have been hit and miss, but the new 508 GT Sportwagon aims to turn that around. David Thomson gets behind the wheel. What’s new?The second generation of the ; Read More
Young racers urged to sign up for academy
Applications for the Dunedin-based 2020 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand are open and young Kiwi competitors are being encouraged to put their names forward. The academy, which is open to drivers who hold licence; Read More
If you like simple, loud, V-8 power
To me, the reason AC Cobra replicas are such popular collectable toys is not really because of the pedigree. It is more because they offer a very refreshing motoring experience in a brutal sort of way. Modern cars are v; Read More
Stay safe on the water this summer
We have some great vehicles to help tow the toys this summer but that also means it's time to talk about water safety! As the weather gets warmer for many kiwis that means more time in, on or around the water. Keep safe over the summer season with; Read More
The Drivesouth top-10 summer family road trip games
Like pavlova and BBQs in the rain, the great Kiwi summer road trip is a New Zealand institution. For many families, the thought of a couple of hours in the car together is frightening. No-one wants to drive to the chorus of “Are we there y; Read More
Our top tips for buying your next vehicle
Life is all about the journey, not the destination — but that doesn’t mean you can’t take that journey in style! If you want to get out with the family, get from A to B, get the adrenaline going, get to secret fishing spots, get exploring or get o; Read More
Paddon gets behind hillclimbs
Dust off your engines hillclimb lovers, because the Paddon Rallysport Group is reviving an old favourite and launching another — both in Central Otago. Wa; Read More
WIN a copy of Hayden Paddon's Driven!
Driven is a mile-a-minute autobiography that documents the inspirational story of New Zealand's most successful rally driver, Hayden Paddon. Detailing the highs and the lows along his road to the top this is must read for all motoring fans; Read More
Motor racing at the movies
Ask any New Zealand motor racing fan with a decent knowledge of the sport’s history about the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hour race, and the chances are they will zoom in on a remarkable Kiwi triumph: Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon winning the gruelling F; Read More
New Baleno the best possible update
Slightly larger that the Swift, the new Baleno is barely recognisable from its predecessor, writes David Thomson. What’s New?The current Suzuki Baleno has been around since 2016, pro; Read More
O’Meara-Hunt named group’s first female pro driver
- Apr 12, 2023
Walker goes from hero to zero and back
- Apr 02, 2023
Blistering drive secures record win
- Apr 02, 2023
The allure of Otago Rally
- Mar 31, 2023
Otago’s trio at the top
- Mar 24, 2023