Lexus LS600hL 2013 – Review
Lexus has set out to build a world-class luxury saloon car, and it has succeeded. Should you add one to your already luxurious life? Back in 1989, I was still too young to drive, but Read More
View ArticleHonda Jazz Hybrid 2013 Review
As a piano player I’ve often used the excuse of ‘play a mistake, play it again, call it jazz.’ In fact, Miles Davis said “If you’re not making a mistake, it’s a mistake.” So, will Read More
View ArticleLexus IS300h F Sport and Lexus IS350 2013 Review
Look closely at the front grille and air splitter and you see the types of curves and air inlets that you expect on an F1 car. And it doesn’t stop there because there are vanes Read More
View ArticleLexus GS300 F Sport 2014 Review
Lexus is consistently turning out vehicles that are setting the bar for comfortable cruising. The majority of the range doesn’t set the world on fire in terms of outright sprinting and high-speed...
View ArticleLexus: 2014 CT200h Limited vs F Sport review
The road from Whatipu to Titirangi is narrow, bumpy and changes direction like a gazelle trying to outrun a cheetah. We were in the CT200h F Sport and my partner said to me that she Read More
View ArticleHonda: 2015 CR-Z Sport review
The Honda CR-Z is a hybrid sports hatchback that harks back to the original CR-X which was built from 1983-91. The flat back and split rear windscreen are the signature elements, and it retains its...
View ArticleToyota: 2015 Prius v review
If you love having kids but also caring for the environment, the Toyota Prius v is worth checking out. With seven seats and a fuel economy the envy of many much smaller cars (4.4 litres Read More
View ArticleJaguar sending C-X75 hybrid supercar into production
Jaguar has officially confirmed that its striking and environmentally friendly C-X75 supercar prototype will be taken into production. The hybrid model first debuted as a concept at the Paris Motor...
View ArticleHonda drops images and details on its CR-Z Mugen
Honda’s promising CR-X successor, the hybrid CR-Z could still be the excitement machine badge fans have been hoping for. Honda’s tuning arm Mugen is preparing to come to the rescue with a high...
View ArticleNew VF Holden Commodore to save weight with aluminium panels
In 2014 Holden is on track to launch its next-generation VF Commodore and the new model comes carrying serious expectations and some new technology. Fans can expect significant savings in fuel economy,...
View ArticleNew Mazda RX-9 could use Toyota’s hybrid drivetrain
Mazda’s next rotary powered machine is often the subject of rumour and speculation with claims that the RX-Series of vehicles may end with the RX-8. But fresh reports are suggesting that there will be...
View ArticleKia to sell first global hybrid car – may come to NZ
Kia Motors is about to launch its first ever global hybrid car with the introduction of the Optima Hybrid into the U.S market next month. The Optima Hybrid uses a Kia-developed powertrain with lithium...
View ArticlePeugeot reveals AWD diesel-hybrid 508 RXH wagon
Peugeot’s new 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid has been revealed with photos and details released by the French carmaker ahead the model’s world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The...
View ArticleMazda’s rotary engine program on death row
Mazda has keenly championed the rotary engine since it was originally used in the 1967 Mazda Cosmo but now the future of this iconic motor is uncertain. The Wankel rotary has powered numerous Mazdas...
View ArticleCadillac confirms production for electric ELR Coupe (+video)
Cadillac’s smooth styled ELR Coupe has been given the green light for production. With its sharp looks and range-extending hybrid drivetrain, General Motors has high hopes for the luxury two-door. The...
View ArticlePeugeot HX1 crossover concept revealed before Frankfurt debut
Peugeot has revealed the striking lines of its latest concept car – the HX1 before it officially debuts at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Peugeot claims the concept marks the future of crossover...
View ArticleCitroën reveals Tribek concept – shagging wagon of the future
Keen bumper sticker readers would have surely seen the classic “If the wagons rocking don’t come a knocking” label affixed to the occasional van. Now Citroen has brought the shagging wagon into the...
View ArticleJaguar unveils stunning C-X16 sports car concept (+video)
Jaguar has revealed its latest concept car, the C-X16 before it makes an official debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept is already touted as being a likely future production model that...
View ArticleKia sets new world record for Hybrid vehicle economy
Kia has broken the world record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid petrol vehicle, while driving through 48 adjoining states in the USA. After a 14-day journey that started at the company’s...
View ArticleToyota building hybrid LMP1 racer for Le Mans assault
Toyota has been the front runner in hybrid-powered passenger vehicles for many years and is now setting its sights on hybrid race car domination. The company’s racing division, Toyota Motorsport,...
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