Missed an episode of Carpool? Watch it here!

8 April, 2019

  


 

Appreciate all the finer things in life? We’ve served up your Sunday afternoon viewing on a gold platter. The newest addition to Three’s line up, Carpool showcases the best of the New Zealand’s luxury car market and gives you an exclusive up-close and personal look at the latest vehicles from Ferrari, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, and Honda. A detailed offering unlike anything you’ve seen locally, Carpool is fronted by esteemed motoring writer, Cameron Officer, and will be broadcast straight to your living room each Sunday from 7 April until 28 April as part of CRC Motorsport on Three.

Featuring the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Porsche 718, and Bentley Continental GT

 


 

Featuring the Aston Martin Vantage, BMW X5 M50D, and Lamborghini Urus

 


 

Featuring the Ferrari Portofino, Mercedes-Benz GLC 63S, and BMW M850i

 


 

Featuring the Honda Civic Type R, Aston Martin Superleggera, and Bentley Bentayga V8

Motorman: When the top trio took to the road

What sort of cars did Chris Amon, Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme drive when they weren’t on the race track? Motorman knows
Most top racing drivers do care about safety levels of road-going cars for everyday motorists and their all-round abilities behind the wheel. Jackie Stewart for one denied finding everyday driving boring. He took pride in giving his passengers the smoothest possible ride, and encouraged all drivers to actively engage in the task. They also make interesting choices for their transport away from competitive motoring.
Thirty years ago I spent a day with Chris Amon driving on lower North Island roads and I can remember those informative few hours as vividly as if they were yesterday. In 1983 Chris accepted a challenge from Toyota New Zealand to improve its locally assembled cars in a relationship that extended well beyond the end of New Zealand-built Toyota vehicles in 1997.

The Ayrburn Classic announces dates for 2026

Save the date: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 February 2026
That’s right. The Ayrburn Classic returns next February for what promises to be another world-class celebration, scheduled slightly earlier on the calendar to bask in Central Otago’s long golden evenings and late-summer glow. This festival will once again transform Ayrburn into a playground for car enthusiasts, food lovers, and seekers of high-end hospitality alike.
The 2025 edition set an incredibly high benchmark, and is fast becoming one of the leading reasons to visit Queenstown – amongst New Zealanders and international travellers alike. With over 250 classic and contemporary luxury vehicles on display – collectively worth more than $250 million – the festival was a visual and visceral feast for attendees.
Standouts included an $8 million LaFerrari, the latest Aston Martin Vanquish, and a fleet of dream machines from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren, and more. The event’s unique blend of elegance and accessibility attracted both seasoned collectors and casual admirers aplenty.