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The first passenger we put in the rear seats of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer promptly fell asleep before we cleared Ngauranga Gorge. “This is good,” I thought. […]
The first passenger we put in the rear seats of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer promptly fell asleep before we cleared Ngauranga Gorge. “This is good,” I thought. […]
To celebrate the international launch of the new M‑series, the BMW people gave me a choice between the new M3 — the four-door sedan version — or the M4, worth […]
Many years ago I owned what I felt was the most comfortable car in the world. It was a 1974 Volvo 164 with incredibly plush (butt-worn) leather upholstery and a […]
It’s not readily apparent to me why I haven’t spent more time in Whanganui. After all, it’s only a couple of hours away from Wellington — easily manageable after work […]
Perhaps unexpectedly, one of my most memorable drives ever was in a Toyota Highlander. Given that SUVs aren’t known for their driving dynamics, I was a bit surprised at the […]
According to the TV commercial, this Mercedes C‑Class is the car that “changes everything”, presumably at around the same time as it’s having whoever is sitting in the passenger seat […]
Okay, okay, I admit it, I am guilty as charged. When it comes to the four-wheeled machine, I have always preferred big over small. Sure, it’s a prejudice but one […]
It’s official. Wellington’s hottest new residence of choice is undoubtedly Clyde Quay Wharf. For those of you a little out of the loop, that used to be known as the […]
A lot can happen in a decade. Take the last ten years for example. We’ve collectively witnessed the rise and rise of social media; the invention of the smart phone; […]
The photos were beguiling. A large stone fireplace, comfy loungers, a swimming pool and expansive views stretching over Hawke’s Bay — the promise of a perfect weekend holiday home, or […]