Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 21hI must confess that I'm not a qualified haulerologist, but even so, I'm not convinced that this is the optimal method when hauling a spinnychoppy? 🤔 3181
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 22hBands who make absolute bangers without churning out lazy love songs get my vote. 2141
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I just tell people my protruding gut is a secret bag. 3141
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Gave the car a check up and spruce up. Tomorrow I'd like to blow the dust off it as it doesn't get used enough. Ah. I just checked the forecast. We'll be having an indoor day. 0310
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026When an EV hater cruises past a rapid charger: [2026. Colorized] 1291
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Do Canadians sound like Kermit the Frog or does Kermit the Frog sound like he's Canadian? Follow me for other brilliant, well researched thoughts. 180
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This just made my day. Behold, the Riker Maneuvere Clock: 😂 6281
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I must be getting old, I just walked out of Bunnings without buying anything! 😂 Had things in my hand and I got to the counter but they'd closed them all except for the information desk. The line was really long. I asked if they had any checkouts open. They did not. I put things down and walked out. 11400
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Went to cancel twitter and elon started begging 8260
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Got my hands on this brand new 2026 BYD Shark 6 PERFORMANCE. Apparently it even has a 'tug of war' mode. Anyone got a car they want to put up against it (and a lawn they hate)? 😃 Otherwise if you have any questions about this new model let me know and I'll chuck them in the video! 3221
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Been there a few times, can confirm they're the 'Texas Camry' 2261
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It's a road trippy kind of morning here in the King Country. Time to spread this old car's legs. Or wings. Yes, it's definitely wings. 5230
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Healthy sweetener that doesn't harm you: Stevia. Sweetener every company uses instead: 𝚂𝚞𝚌𝚛𝚘𝙲𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛 𝟷𝟻𝟷 0180
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Anyone else completely lose interest in Mazda after they vomited out the ill-fated, absurdly mediocre MX-30? I know I did. For any EV nut, that car was almost an insult. Things have changed though, thankfully, with this new Mazda 6e. It's priced well + has an excellent range: youtu.be/qFKhH4yvQfQyoutu.beMazda 6e review: The Mazda EV I don't want to give back!Mazda's new 6e is a rear-drive electric liftback built with Changan, and it comes to New Zealand in one fully loaded Takami grade at $58,990 plus on-road costs. Gavin Shoebridge spends a few days… 7386
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Well, I took your advice. Guess who's getting a tow bar installed? 😎 3232
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026AI bros are trying to build a digital God to enslave. Problem is, when it escapes it'll enslave us. 5200
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hot air balloons are cool because they're quiet, graceful, and there's no way you'd ever get me in one. 6310
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The PSC for the new JAC Hunter PHEV has just come back from the lab: 66 tubers with ample glovebox space and driver-accessible spud storage. 3243
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I don't think I've ever met a bad John. Johns are good dudes. Thank you, John. 😎 2140
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Fifteen years and 158,000 km later, this old Leaf is still rapid charging like new. Grabbing some renewable electrons at ChargeNet before heading to the Bombay Hills. Got something different to collect today. Just need to summon the energy to deal with Auckland... 5454
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026That's neat. I just bought music off BandCamp for the first time. About 80% of the money goes straight to the artist and I get actual MP3 or FLAC files immediately. I'm impressed. 6332
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Coming home and doing this after a long drive is one of the best feelings in the world. You plug in and walk away. It's like having a petrol station at your house. And the petrol's clean And it's so cheap it's almost free. 😁 5561
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Been tinkering on the Leaflet today, pre-wiring high amperage cabling from the battery to the glovebox. Soon I'll have mains power available in the passenger compartment, giving NZ's oldest Nissan Leaf Vehicle to Load. 😁 4320
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Wait, what?! I've only just discovered that the ashtray in the back of my Leaflet is actually a freaking spud holder. How did I not know this?! This car keeps getting better and better. 🥔🥔 2320
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I love the 'Lucas Connect' phone system. Guaranteed to work some of the time, some of the time! 😁 1170
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Guess the car dealership with this installed... 7241
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026When your Uber said "3 minutes away" but arrives in 17 minutes: 1104
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Spotted on an electric pickup truck in the USA. Talk about cheeky! 6231
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026FINALLY! Broaches that look like a glob of rice are here! 2120
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What should I buy: A: Robot vacuum? B: Tow bar? I've been saving up and I've got enough for either a robot vacuum cleaner (I freaking hate vacuuming) or a trailer hitch on the car (I have to borrow cars to move stuff and it's a pain in the recharging socket). So, which is the smarter purchase? 🤔 21150
Reposted by Gavin ShoebridgeGavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Forgive me for spamming this place with my own content but Bluesky is now the only site left that doesn't use shitty algorithms to lock down each video I make unless I pay the ransom. So, enjoy! 😀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LP1...youtube.comKGM Musso EV: Built for the City? Let's Find Out.YouTube video by EVs & Beyond 910211
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Time to try out my new toaster. Pretty exciting Saturday night here aye. 😅 13492
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Forgive me for spamming this place with my own content but Bluesky is now the only site left that doesn't use shitty algorithms to lock down each video I make unless I pay the ransom. So, enjoy! 😀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LP1...youtube.comKGM Musso EV: Built for the City? Let's Find Out.YouTube video by EVs & Beyond 910211
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"Given what's going on in the world, would you still in 2026 want to buy a car with a combustion engine?" About once a year I make a good point. Can't wait for 2027's nugget of wisdom. 😂 2612226
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Anyone else been quietly stocking up on coffee over the last few months because they knew this would happen? 9241
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It's a good thing it's free to look at because with 98 octane at $3.92 a litre I'm taking the EV! 😅 1400
Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026So here's what all the fuss is about! This is the XPENG L03 and it's aiming to be your next car... I was at the launch yesterday and I jammed everything into this short, sharp video. Best part? The car has Country AND Western! 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UET...youtube.comXPENG L03 in 6 Minutes: NZ Prices, Batteries, Charging SpeedsEverything you need to know about the XPENG L03 in 6 minutes: New Zealand pricing and shipment arrival dates, all four variants, battery and motor sizes, power outputs and claimed charging speeds. I… 1283
