Category: Lifestyle
The new JL-series Wrangler Overland Unlimited still has the stance and the presence of its predecessor, but Robert Barry discovers a far more refined vehicle for a daily driver. No longer will Kiwi buyers suffer from “Wrangler remorse”, because in the new JL-series the ride quality is hugely improved over all surfaces, the tight steering […]
Robert Barry previews the two versions of the all-new third-gen BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe (with the optional illuminated ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grille) that will be hitting local dealerships before the year’s end. The all-new X6 models are equipped with the M Sport Aerodynamics package delivering a muscular stance and powerful M Sport Brakes. The […]
express talks tech with Noel Leeming’s digital human employee, Nola. Nola’s job is to help shoppers navigate the store and answer questions. Noel Leeming hopes that customers enjoy interacting with Nola and the more you interact with her, the more she learns! Nola, I’m switching over from a PC to a Mac and I want to […]
At the Gibbston Valley Long Lunch, that took place as part of Winter Pride, express tried a few of their most notable pinot noirs. 2019 GV Collection Rose: The crisp Pinot Noir-based Rose that finishes dry and clean with lovely fresh notes of strawberry. A perfect accompaniment to Spring lunch dishes like roasted root vegetables […]
The purists will no doubt be horrified, but the new Land Rover Defender is bristling with technology as the marque battles to bring new customers to the brand. The new Defender 90 and 110 models will offer petrol and diesel engines from launch and a 48-volt Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) will be joined by a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) […]
Robert Barry checks out BMW’s newly minted front-wheel-drive 1-series, which is released in NZ next month to take on the Volkswagen Golf and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class in the five-door premium hatch market. The entry-level 118i Sport Line Edition kicks off at $49,900, followed by the 118i M Sport from $53,900. Both are powered by a 103kW/220Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged […]
Ending HIV wants all men (cis or trans) who have sex with men to get into the habit of testing for HIV at least twice a year – and they’re making it easier than ever with their Home HIV Test kits. The test is an oral swab – you just run an absorbent pad along […]
Just 14,000 bottles of the Graham Norton range were produced in 2014, this year’s vintage will top 3.5million bottles! express checks out Graham Norton’s Own SauviGNon Blanc 2019. This is the sixth vintage of Graham’s Sauv, produced by Kiwis Invivo. Every year after vintage, NZ-based Invivo Co-founders Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne travel across the pond for a […]