Road Report

Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser
Thursday, 05 July 2018
As well equipped as it is priced, Toyota’s latest special edition Hilux, the SR5 Cruiser is an impressive drive, on and off the road. Ross MacKay explains why.
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Skoda Octavia RS245
Thursday, 05 July 2018
So much for so little: Skoda’s RS245 adds up, says Damien O'Carroll...
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VW Polo Beats
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Damien O'Carroll finds a special edition of VW's Polo aurally impressive.
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Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Mid-range model's high spec, comfort and refinement impress Damien O'Carroll.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Clever Mitsubishi wraps advanced EV technology in New Zealand's favourite body style, the SUV, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Holden Commodore RS-V
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll discovers a handsome Aussie – by way of Europe...
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Toyota Camry V6
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll – not easily impressed – finds the Camry V6 adds excitement to Toyota's mainstay model...
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New SUV Test Video – 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid
Wednesday, 09 May 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid XLS...
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BMW X2 sDrive 2.0i
Monday, 07 May 2018
BMW has made creating niches to jam new vehicles into an absolute artform in recent years, and the weird “coupe” SUV was one of the more horrifying, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Hyundai Kona Elite 2WD
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll reports that here’s the big secret about the Hyundai Kona – it isn’t anywhere near as weird as it looks...
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Peugeot 5008
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says Peugeot’s people mover has succesfully morphed into an SUV
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Honda Odyssey LS
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says that whilst SUV’s rule, there is still room for a true people mover such as the Odysssey...
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Kia Stinger GT
Monday, 07 May 2018
Still need a RWD kick, Damien O’Carroll reckons the Stinger GT is just what the doctor ordered.
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Holden Astra Wagon
Friday, 04 May 2018
With the wagon arriving it is a rather multi-cultural family...
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LDV EV80 Van
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
LDV have an opportunity to steal a bit of a march on the market...
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LDV T60 Luxury
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Ashley Lucas finds a lot to like in the LDV T60....
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BMW X3 xDrive3.0i
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Whilst the M40i might be the halo car of the X3 lineup, Damien O’Carroll reckons the start is the xDrive30i...
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Seat Ateca FR
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Ateca picks up Seat’s sporty DNA producing a SUV that is fun to drive, says Damien O’Carroll...
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Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Fantastic, he says – Damien O’Carroll is obviously impressed by the new Volvo XC60...
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Ssangyong Rexton G4
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
After a long wait, the all new Ssangyong Rexton is finally here. Damien O’Carroll gives it the...
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Subaru Levorg GT-S Wagon
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Cathy Parker reprises what might be her favorite car that she has never owned...
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Suzuki Baleno RS
Monday, 11 December 2017
The Baleno RS is a car that grows on you the more you drive it, says Cathy Parker...
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BMW 340i Touring
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Damien O’Carroll reports that BMW have played the old big motor in a small car trick to perfection.
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Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
The four cylinder might be overshadowed by its flashier V6 brother but it still delivers, reports...
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Volvo V90 Cross Country
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
The Cross Country fills the large wagon gap for Volvo, reports Damien O’Carroll.  
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Quadrifoglio, the name sounds as gorgeous as the car looks, reports Damien O’Carroll...  
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Subaru Outback Premium 2.5i
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
The Outback ticks all the boxes for a roomy and practical SUV, opines Cathy Parker...
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Tesla Model S P100D
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Guess you have heard a lot of hype about the Tesla S, – well it is pretty much all true, an...
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Mazda 2 GLX
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Cathy Parker feels that the GLX is an interesting mix of specifications...
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Kia Picanto GT Line
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Kia does a sporty number on their baby Picanto, reports Cathy Parker..
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