The Toyota RAV4 has come a long way since its humble beginning back in 1994. Although not all RAV4s are 4WD, did you know that RAV4 stands for ‘Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive”? However, this is not the case anymore because in most countries, 4WD and 2WD are now an option. You …
The Mitsubishi Outlander I have here is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, also known as PHEV. The first thing you notice about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, is that when you start up the electric motor, it is very, very quiet. (Does this remind you of the Mitsubishi heat pump ad?) I …
The Mazda MX-5 has been an iconic roadster since the 1990s. Back then, very little technology was available in terms of safety and entertainment. Fast-forward to 2016, you have an equally iconic and popular MX-5 roadster, but with much better technology, improved safety features as well as a comfortable cabin. …
I never thought driving a Ute could be so fun, until my first drive in a Toyota Hilux. The Toyota Hilux Ute came in manual and it was finally a joy to be able to drive a manual. Utes such as the Toyota Hilux are normally very heavy-duty and are …
[Update 23/08/16: Changed incorrect kerb weight of the Ford Everest.] The 2015 Ford Everest SUV. What can I say, it’s a very very big vehicle. It’s even bigger than the Ford Ranger or any other Utes. As soon as I got into this vehicle I felt like I was on …
The 2014 Honda Accord is one of the fastest review car (sporting a 3.5L V6 engine) I’ve driven so far, but also one with the worst user experience when operating the entertainment system in the vehicle. You May Also Like… [Review] 2016 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Limited [Review] 2017 Tesla Model …
If you have been following our social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter), you will know that our second vehicle that we’re reviewing is the Volvo XC90 (D5 AWD Inscription). This SUV is a 2.0L twin turbo-charged diesel, has 225 horsepower and a max torque of 470Nm. It has a top …
So it has almost come to the end of my time with the 2015 Mazda6 “Limited” Sedan (insert sad face here). It has been a very good car to test out as one of my first ever car reviews on NZ TechBlog, so here goes the full and final review …
Yes you saw that right! NZ TechBlog are now reviewing the latest cars! While we are no mechanics, we certainly know what consumers are looking for in cars in terms of safety and entertainment features, while also wanting a nice smooth drive! You May Also Like… [Review] 2016 Mazda CX-9 …
