Vehicles of all ages and stages, makes and models are beginning to descend on Central Otago, in preparation for Wheels at Wanaka, New Zealand’s biggest all-vehicle show. One vehicle, in particular, is causing a bit of a stir; arguably the world’s ; Read More
Port Otago’s light vehicle fleet of electric vans and cars. Photo Sharron Bennett Port Otago has spent $500,000 switching its light vehicle fleet to electric over the past few months. The port company’s li; Read More
Once an off-roading legend in New Zealand, Toyota has slipped off the pace a little in recent years. David Thomson gets behind the wheel of the Hilux SR5 Cruiser 4WD Double Cab to see if the proud Japanese brand can return to the top.; Read More
Drivers from Dunedin and Central Otago were prominent on the top step of the podium at last weekend’s Mobil 1 Classic SpeedFest at Invercargill’s Teretonga Park. Paul Coghill, of Dunedin, in a Jaguar Special, led the way in the Vintage Rac; Read More
BMW Group’s ‘‘Big Green Plan’’ is certainly something to behold; it is dramatically ramping up its electric car offerings, with an ambitious 10-year growth strategy. Having already committed to offering plug-in hybrid versions of every exi; Read More
With Kiwi motoring tastes now dominated by SUVs, Ford has elected to offer just one variant of the new Fiesta hatchback here — David Thomson tries it. What’s new?For much of the world, the current se; Read More
David Thomson discovers there is more to Toyota's Yaris Cross than its name would suggest. What’s new?When Toyota launched its new Yaris last year, the company’s New Zealand boss predicted the higher; Read More
The government's clean car import standard requires importers of new and used cars to meet an annual carbon emission standard. File photo. Photo: 123RF; Read More
