Those Sprint-badged special versions of the XR8 and XR6 Turbo that will see out the Falcon in its final year of production might very much live up to their name in respect to availability.
Three rounds of performance Golf – a giant-killer wagon, a birthday celebration GTi and an associated electric-assisted model – are set play a key role in helping restore any lustre lost from Volkswagen’s local reputation as result of diesel-gate
Kiwis didn’t seem to mind it so much, but the international response was damning – so Toyota NZ has killed the television/internet ‘Call of the Wild’ ad central to the sales campaign for the new Hilux. Where to now?
TWO Hyundai projects of certain New Zealand interest, an electrified sedan and determination to develop Genesis into a full-blown luxury division, seem likely to discussed at a brand summit this weekend being attended by the brand’s top man here.
Being named New Zealand Car of the Year not only lifts the stature of the BMW i3 electric car but will also be a boost to the potential introduction of a certain sister model.
The S90 is described as the real test for a revitalised Volvo, and not just internationally. Given the low interest now in large sedans, will New Zealand’s distributor even bother?
Just one body type but still the choice of seven or five seats and no change in current prices: That’s the game plan for the refreshed Captiva. Holden New Zealand sees plenty of sales potential yet from this ‘final days’ update.
Mercedes has admitted it could have plug-in hybrid cars here almost immediately, but won’t turn on this switch unless Government shows some tangible support to encourage the technology.
The new MX-5 has gone turbo for extra pep – but it’s not Mazda’s doing. Say ciao to the 124 Spider, Fiat’s version of the world’s best-selling roadster.
Though plenty of engineers visited, New Zealand soil was never touched by the latest Hilux during its six year development – but the local distributor reckons international pre-launch testing, 80 percent conducted in Australia, leaves it perfectly suited to Kiwi conditions.
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