Let’s Active
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. […]
Three-in-one
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 […]
You’ll wish the school run would never end
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 […]
Weekend in Whanganui
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 […]
Riding high with Highlander
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 […]
4‑wheeled aphrodisiac
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 […]
Bon mot
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 […]
Upwardly mobile
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 Tale of Two Jaguars
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; […]
How the other half lives
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 […]
