The new car in town: Blackwells
It seems like New Zealand is getting rather spoilt. So many new car brands have entered our market within the last few years. The latest of these is Omoda, which has joined the stable of Blackwell Motors. Ben Selby reports. Omoda, pronounced “Oh-Mo-Dah” is already grabbing attention in New Zealand with the brand’s recent unveiling […]
Torque Talk: Road User Charges
So, it’s finally happened. From April 1st, owners of light EVs and Plug in Hybrids (PHEVs) will have to pay Road User Chargers as part of the Government’s RUC for electric vehicles legislation. That means that if you plug your car, van, or SUV, into the mains or fast charger, you will have to pay […]
Experienced experts: Marshall Automotive and Tyres
Having peace of mind when it comes to your ride of choice, whether it is your daily driver or weekend cruiser, is essential. You want to be safe in the knowledge that said vehicle has been thoroughly kept in check by a team of professionals who know their stuff. This brings us on to Marshall […]
Terrific Tesla: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
Have you ever had the experience of launch control in a Tesla Model S? Ben Selby reports. Thanks to Andrew Farrow of Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, I was able to experience the equivalent of interstellar warp drive on tarmac. The Tesla Model S was the first mainstream offering from Elon Musk. The twin electric motor […]
An active hybrid
When compared with others in the BMW family, the new BMW 225e Active Tourer flies well under the radar. Ben Selby reports. With no carbon scoops, gargantuan alloys or big wings, the only thing which says it’s a BMW is, of course, the badge and the now familiar large kidney front grill. The subtlety continues […]
Top luxury cars
BMW is 2023’s top global luxury vehicle manufacturer, after a record year. Worldwide, its sales increased by more than seven percent to 2,253,835 new vehicles in 2023, according to international vehicle sales statistics. The increase in sales was driven in part by the success of BMW’s rapidly expanding lineup of EVs. The company sold 330,956 […]
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