Reviews, photos and videos of cars I’ve been involved with in my role as an automotive marketing manager.

The 2024 Kia Sportage in White

A few features that really help make the new Kia Sportage quite an easy purchase decision. And to top it all, it’s now available as a hybrid.

The 2023 ŠKODA Kodiaq SUV in White

I drove across the South Island in the 7-seater Škoda Kodiaq. Here are a few features that really helped me fall in love with this SUV.

I was honoured to accept Škoda’s Marketing Award on behalf of our team, and then further honoured to accept Volkswagen’s Marketing Award!

Škoda Octavia Scout in the snow

I took the family for a drive up Mt Lyford, just as a snowstorm hit the region! Luckily my drive car happened to be a ŠKODA Octavia Scout at the time.

Volkswagen Multivan Highline Two Tone

The boss was surprised that I chose a Multivan instead of the Tiguan R-Line that was available, but the Multivan offered greater novelty value for the weekend!

Black Kia Stinger GT rear

It took me a while to get around to driving the new Kia Stinger GT, but now that I have I’m a big fan. It’s a practical sports coupe with some nice touches.

The 2018 Kia Sorento Premium in white in front of mountains

My family and I were lucky enough to take a 2018 Kia Sorento Premium on a road trip around the South Island. Check out some of the photos plus a competitor comparison here.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace with Off-road and Snow Accessories

I first had a chance to drive the Allspace alongside around six or seven competitor vehicles in the 7-seater market, and was left confident that the Allspace was a top contender (see that in our Polo and Allspace dealer launch post). What stood out about the Allspace was its complete package of premium finish, comfortable driving, surprisingly powerful performance, excellent driver-assist systems and safety, and executive-without-being-obnoxious style.

The Volkswagen Golf R-Line

I drive the Volkswagen Golf R-Line and contemplate its position within the Golf range, with premium sporty looks and handling for the price of the mid-range-yet-premium-quality Golf Highline.