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MoVida raises the bar for the Auckland restaurant scene
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MoVida raises the bar for the Auckland restaurant scene

It's Spanish from Australia and makes great use of New Zealand kaimoana.

Matt Martel 18 Sep 2022
Atto 3 ushers in a Chinese revolution
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Atto 3 ushers in a Chinese revolution

The new offering from carmaker Build Your Dreams is a top performer — and incredible value for money.

Matt Martel 11 Sep 2022
A kea tried to eat our review car
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A kea tried to eat our review car

Our reviewer is nearly caught short on a trip to Milford Sound.

Matt Martel 28 Aug 2022
Review: Honda Jazz e:HEV Luxe
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Review: Honda Jazz e:HEV Luxe

At only $32,810 net, there are, understandably, some compromises, but Jeff's still an impressive little number.

Matt Martel 07 Aug 2022
Sell your house and buy this car. Live a little
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Sell your house and buy this car. Live a little

Matt Martel 17 Jul 2022
0-100km/h in 3.4 hours: battling Sydney's traffic
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0-100km/h in 3.4 hours: battling Sydney's traffic

Matt Martel 10 Jul 2022
The most exciting EVs coming to NZ this year
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The most exciting EVs coming to NZ this year

Matt Martel 26 Jun 2022
Why Jaguar Land Rover is reinventing itself as a pure-electric carmaker
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Why Jaguar Land Rover is reinventing itself as a pure-electric carmaker

Matt Martel 19 Jun 2022
Review: Kia EV6 – a worthy challenger for Tesla’s crown
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Review: Kia EV6 – a worthy challenger for Tesla’s crown

Matt Martel 12 Jun 2022
Out of gas — why we’re going to focus on clean cars
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Out of gas — why we’re going to focus on clean cars

Matt Martel 22 May 2022
Review: Corvette Stingray – a rumbling bundle of metal, gas and joy
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Review: Corvette Stingray – a rumbling bundle of metal, gas and joy

Matt Martel 15 May 2022
End of the road – BMW’s NZ boss quits while he’s ahead
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End of the road – BMW’s NZ boss quits while he’s ahead

Matt Martel 10 Apr 2022
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium – American muscle for those who like to live large
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Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium – American muscle for those who like to live large

Matt Martel 27 Mar 2022
Armstrong's returns Opel to NZ
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Armstrong's returns Opel to NZ

Matt Martel 24 Mar 2022
Review: Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S – it’s a rocket, pure and simple
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Review: Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S – it’s a rocket, pure and simple

Matt Martel 20 Mar 2022
Review: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost, cutting-edge cool for wealthy rule breakers
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Review: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost, cutting-edge cool for wealthy rule breakers

Matt Martel 06 Mar 2022
Power trip – the Candela C-8 hydrofoil electric boat is a millionaire’s must-have
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Power trip – the Candela C-8 hydrofoil electric boat is a millionaire’s must-have

Matt Martel 20 Feb 2022
Review: Mercedes-AMG E 63 S – “this will be a collector’s car in the future”.
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Review: Mercedes-AMG E 63 S – “this will be a collector’s car in the future”.

Matt Martel 13 Feb 2022
Review: Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition – big and brash, but mighty useful
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Review: Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition – big and brash, but mighty useful

Matt Martel 30 Jan 2022
Review: Mercedes-Benz EQA – a reassuringly smart EV
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Review: Mercedes-Benz EQA – a reassuringly smart EV

Matt Martel 23 Jan 2022
Review: Cupra Formentor VZ – a sleek SUV which drives like a hot hatch
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Review: Cupra Formentor VZ – a sleek SUV which drives like a hot hatch

Matt Martel 09 Jan 2022
Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners
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Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners

Matt Martel 19 Dec 2021
Tesla races to front of luxury pack
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Tesla races to front of luxury pack

Matt Martel 10 Dec 2021