Beaming all the way
If you are a car enthusiast, the BMW M Town is the ultimate in driving experiences; a global event that has BMW devotees fizzing at the opportunity to experience all elements of the new releases. As Metropol’s motoring writers, Ben Selby and I were lucky enough to be invited to Hampton Downs Racetrack near Hamilton […]
Lavish restoration
Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-type when launched at the Geneva Auto salon in March 1951 as “the most beautiful car in the world.” If you take a look from pretty much any angle, it is easy to see Enzo was right. Now I am an Avengers fan. The 1961 English TV series, not […]
Making art out of machine
As you are cornering the hill section from Akaroa to Christchurch, you are very aware there is something special at play. Perhaps it is the monster M twin turbo V8 engine with M differential and electric power steering, or perhaps it’s the luxury cabin. It’s probably everything. I guess that’s why BMW sales […]
Style personified
When it comes to style, BMW have been pulling my heart strings for years. It was my second car and there is just something special about every new design model that comes out. This year is seeing a plethora of change, a shift personified in the 2 Series Gran Coupé. It is bold in character, […]
Putting the car in care
I can be accused of being a bit of an automotive snob. Most of the time I’m reviewing high-powered style machines where we are looking at 0 to 100km/h in under six seconds. This is not one of those reviews. As I sighed at the spec sheet that stated 58Kw and 102Nm […]
In Focus
The team at Ford are always delivering a great range of vehicles to suit everyone’s needs. The Ford Ranger currently sits at number one in New Zealand, but now it’s time to drop the spotlight on the Ford Focus ST, a hatch with the exhilaration of a Mustang. This is a multi-award winning car […]
Join the Rayvolution
Being an automotive writer, I’ll have a go at anything; especially when it has an element of fun – and wheels. With the advance of technology and capability of new and improved battery life we are seeing a surge of cost-effective electric vehicles. This of course brings into the limelight the electric bicycle. I […]
An electrifying ride
When I picked up the Mercedes EQC 4matic from Armstrong Mercedes the only thing that rattled my head was that name, EQC. Something that, when I posted on Instagram, I got a few messages about. But as this beautiful machine glided out onto the motorway and I placed my foot on the brushed alloy […]
Nick in the City
I’m fortunate enough to be on the coal face of the development within the city and of course spent some time going over the new Town Hall. I can’t say that I’m not excited by what will be my first visit for a function. Tim Beveridge is bringing his acclaimed The Music is […]
The circus comes to town: In the city with Nick
Having been involved in media for the last thirty years, I’m aware this time of the year is a brilliant time to get into Christchurch and soak up the juice that is events in the city. The Buskers Festival has always been a top favourite of mine and the re-invention, Bread and Circus, […]