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Car reviews for the rest of us. Matt Martel looks at what it is like to own and drive the latest vehicles with an emphasis on usability not tech specs.

Review: Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Limited – the SUV taking on BMW and Audi
Matt Martel | Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Hyundai have launched the Palisade – their debut into the luxury end of the car market. Matt Martel drove the SUV for a fortnight to see if it puts its money where its mouth is.

Purchasing power – why your car will be storing data on you
Purchasing power – why your car will be storing data on you Matt Martel
Head start – when you can get your hands on the coolest new EVs
Head start – when you can get your hands on the coolest new EVs Matt Martel
Review: The Jeep Gladiator Sport – a town and country status symbol
Review: The Jeep Gladiator Sport – a town and country status symbol Matt Martel
Sponsored Content: How Mercedes-Benz EQC gets ahead with clever tech
Sponsored Content: How Mercedes-Benz EQC gets ahead with clever tech Peter Griffin
Review: The Lexus LC 500 Convertible — “this car should not have been built, but it’s such a rush to drive”
Review: The Lexus LC 500 Convertible — “this car should not have been built, but it’s such a rush to drive” Matt Martel
New car sales accelerate during Feb
Staff reporters | Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Marooned Kiwis spending big on new cars, with highest February sales on record.

Review: Audi Q5 PI S Line – a sensible SUV on a power trip
Review: Audi Q5 PI S Line – a sensible SUV on a power trip Matt Martel
Review: MG ZS EV - "this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come."
Review: MG ZS EV - "this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come." Matt Martel
Review: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 – clever, capable and slightly mad
Review: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 – clever, capable and slightly mad Matt Martel
Review: BMW 520i – “people get the hell out of the way when this drives up behind them".
Review: BMW 520i – “people get the hell out of the way when this drives up behind them". Matt Martel
Review: Tesla Model 3 Long Range – “I lust after it”.
Review: Tesla Model 3 Long Range – “I lust after it”. Matt Martel
Straight torque - these are the best luxury cars of 2020
Straight torque - these are the best luxury cars of 2020 Matt Martel
Review: Volkswagen Touareg TDI - a lovely, monstrous speed demon
Review: Volkswagen Touareg TDI - a lovely, monstrous speed demon Matt Martel
Review: Audi e-tron - a car so good you can forgive the lack of crackle and pop
Review: Audi e-tron - a car so good you can forgive the lack of crackle and pop Matt Martel
Review: The Land Rover Defender Series 110 First Edition - not just a city-slicker pretty boy
Review: The Land Rover Defender Series 110 First Edition - not just a city-slicker pretty boy Matt Martel
Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - the race-ready hatchback that will make you feel young again
Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - the race-ready hatchback that will make you feel young again Matt Martel
Review: Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV - the tech wunderkind
Review: Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV - the tech wunderkind Matt Martel
Review: Test driving the Audi RSQ3 – a Jekyll-and-Hyde SUV
Review: Test driving the Audi RSQ3 – a Jekyll-and-Hyde SUV Matt Martel
Counterfeit car parts could spark govt probe
Counterfeit car parts could spark govt probe Brent Melville
Review: Test driving the Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione, the mouse that roars
Review: Test driving the Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione, the mouse that roars Matt Martel
Test driving the Audi RS7 Sportback - a brutal, wonderful machine
Test driving the Audi RS7 Sportback - a brutal, wonderful machine Matt Martel
Test driving the Nexo, Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered SUV
Test driving the Nexo, Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered SUV Matt Martel
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