Volkswagen is pulling its two-wheel-drive Amarok ute from the New Zealand market in favour of a dedicated four-wheel-drive range, headed by its new (above) V6 diesel variant. The cost of dressing up the two-wheel-drive Amarok to challenge beefy rivals from Ford and Toyota is one of the reasons for the entry-level model’s withdrawal. Better to take on the rear-drive … [Read more...] about VW axes 2WD Amarok, heads all-paw range with new V6
Mazda adds lustre to new CX-5 and its colour scheme
Mazda has unveiled its second-generation CX-5 at a special event in Los Angeles, revealing for the first time some significant shifts away from the design of the outgoing SUV, now five years old. The changes bring the new CX-5 into line with the recently released and bigger CX-9. They include a 10mm longer vehicle; 10mm lower centre of gravity; windscreen A-pillars pushed … [Read more...] about Mazda adds lustre to new CX-5 and its colour scheme
All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type
Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum says of the battery-electric I-Pace concept the British carmaker expects to put into production in 2018: "This is probably the most important car since the E-Type, I really mean that. "And when we get this car out into production and it gains recognition and popularity, I think history will show it's a significant step for the brand. “Not … [Read more...] about All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type
BMW upgrades X5 range as it counts down to all-new model
BMW has given its X5 SUV range in New Zealand a mid-life makeover, adding cosmetic touches and driver assistance technology roughly two years out from the expected appearance of the all-new model. The next-generation X5 has being spied testing in Europe and the UK and is due to be officially unveiled in 2018, when the bigger X7 will also break cover. Both the new X5 and … [Read more...] about BMW upgrades X5 range as it counts down to all-new model
VW gives Golf GTi more oomph, adds high-tech to base models
Volkswagen has introduced new engine technology on the facelifted Golf range, along with giving the existing 2.0-litre turbocharged unit in the GTi a further boost in power. But it isn’t known if one of the above will be available in New Zealand when the range lands around the middle of next year. The entry-level 1.4-litre unit current available here will be replaced by a … [Read more...] about VW gives Golf GTi more oomph, adds high-tech to base models