New B-class impresses
Mercedes-Benz’s compact people mover, the B-Class, is now into its third generation. David Thomson checks out this low-key achiever of the Mercedes range. What’s New?Part conventional car, part peopl; Read More
Audi’s playful addition
Audi’s new SQ2 blends hot hatch elements with those of a compact high performance SUV. Richard Bosselman tries it for size. WHAT'S NEW?Don’t misinterpret the SQ2; it’s not a sign that Audi is giving ; Read More
I-Pace challenges Tesla
The award-winning Jaguar I-Pace, is one of the first cars from an established brand to take on Tesla at its own game. David Thomson delivers his verdict on this important new machine. What’s New? ; Read More
RAV4 gets hybrid boost
Hybrid technology has found its way for the first time into the new iteration of the Toyota RAV4. David Thomson slips behind the wheel to discover what all the fuss is about.What’s New?Pause to t; Read More
Evoque-ing true off-road style
What’s new?The original Evoque went on sale eight years ago, with a fashion-first look that has certainly aged well. The second iteration, now on sale, keeps style to the fore. Yet, as anyone familiar with the first ; Read More
Sharper Focus on compact
The latest Ford Focus has private buyers firmly in sight. David Thomson finds out if he’s a potential target. What’s new?This is generation four of the Ford Focus and, after the third generation’s se; Read More
Mazda MX-5 a dynamic delight
Driving a Mazda MX-5 at least once a year is good for one’s motoring soul, reckons David Thomson. He manages that feat for 2019 behind the wheel of the latest RF version of the quintessential sports machine.Wha; Read More
Updated Endura well equipped
Mechanical and cosmetic enhancements have kept the Ford Endura fresh for 2019. David Thomson reports in after a week driving the new flagship version. What’s New?‘‘Something old, something new, somet; Read More
Benz C-Class: Comfort and character
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has had a mid-life makeover, writes David Thomson. What’s new?A substantive mid-life makeover has been the order of the day for the current Mercedes-Benz C-Class, five years; Read More
New Cerato is a step up
Kia is looking to the new, fourth-generation Cerato to follow in the footsteps of the Sportage, New Zealand’s second-best selling passenger vehicle. David Thomson got behind the wheel of the Cerato GT-Line. While much of Kia’s atte; Read More
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