The fifth-generation Forester a fine successor to the Subarus of old, writes David Thomson. In a world of burgeoning crossover sports utility choice, the Subaru Forester stands proud as one of the originals, having been around for more tha; Read More
Banishing boring has become something of a mantra for Toyota of late, and it’s an approach that is every bit as evident with the latest Camry as with other recent additions to the company’s range, such as the new Corolla. While displayed most ; Read More
It’s goodbye to revolution and hello to evolution as Mercedes-Benz’s fourth-generation A-Class lands on New Zealand’s roads. But, writes David Thomson, don’t think for a moment that signals any lack of innovation with the latest iteration of this com; Read More
Quintessentially British sports and luxury car-maker, these days owned by Indians, is looking to an Austrian-built SUV to spearhead its drive for increased global sales. Welcome to the 21st-century automotive world and the story of the modern Jaguar,; Read More
When we run out of odd numbers, let’s try the even ones. That seems to be Mazda’s approach as it seeks to meet global demand for its SUVs. With the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 already strong-selling, and CX-7 been-and-gone, what name would be appropriate ; Read More
David Thompson gets behind the wheel of the latest Skoda to hit the New Zealand market, the Karoq. Skoda is an upwardly mobile brand in New Zealand right now, and the vehicle that is expected to carry the company’s fortunes further than any other ; Read More
In the Stinger, Kia has the attention-grabbing driver's car it wanted, writes David Thomson. HEADS turned, fingers pointed and animated conversations ensued as Drivesouth put the Kia Stinger through its paces in and around Dunedin last month. T; Read More
The Prius Prime delivers the best of both worlds, writes David Thomson. The Toyota Prius hybrid was once the poster child for the electric-car revolution. Now all-electric cars are the big thing, with the Nissan Leaf being top-of-mind for everyda; Read More
The latest Suzuki Swift Sport is equipped to take on the best of Asia and Europe, writes David Thomson. And, judging by its sales figures, it's leading the pack. JUDGING by this year's sales figures, the latest Suzuki Swift is proving every bit a; Read More
David Thomson gets behind the wheel of the Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi's "best handling SUV'' to put it through its paces. Rocketing interest in SUVs at the expense of conventional passenger cars has been a recurring theme in Drivesouth over the pas; Read More
