Those 140 pedestrians fined by NZ police last year for making dumb choices while crossing roads busy with traffic? It’s in the Herald on Sunday. Road policing operations manager Peter McKennie told the newspaper that most pedestrian injuries or deaths could be easily avoided. "The main risk factors are pedestrians not paying attention to the traffic, being distracted by … [Read more...] about Kiwi pedestrian safety – it’s called the ‘Google glue’
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Crash tests show huge safety gap between them and us
Safety pioneer Renault was singled out for criticism after crash tests on cars built largely for India alone show a shocking disparity between those made for more developed countries, like New Zealand. (See video below). Small, entry-level cars from Renault, Hyundai, Mahindra, and Suzuki failed to earn a single star in the latest round of crash-safety tests. The cars start … [Read more...] about Crash tests show huge safety gap between them and us
Toyota’s free swap – new Tundra pick-up truck for million-mile model
Toyota in the US has given a long-time customer a free 2016 Tundra pick-up truck worth around US$40,000 in return for a 2007 Tundra that’s clocked more than one million miles – and it’s all in the name of research. No strings, says Toyota. It wants purely to take the used model apart to see how it held up doing an average of 125,000 miles (202,000km) a year. That way, it … [Read more...] about Toyota’s free swap – new Tundra pick-up truck for million-mile model
Next Navara and Triton utes to share platforms, parts
The next-generation Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton utes are not due in New Zealand for another eight years or so – but they will almost certainly share the same platform and componentry, like the current Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50. Nissan Motor Company CEO Carlos Ghosn said as much after he signed a deal with his Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) opposite Osamu … [Read more...] about Next Navara and Triton utes to share platforms, parts
Subaru WRX’s 25-year birthday bash at 2017 Leadfoot Festival
Subaru will mark 25 years of the go-fast WRX in New Zealand next year with 25 limited-edition models – and the birthday party begins at Steve Millen’s Leadfoot Festival in February. The 25 cars won’t just be dressed up by Subaru NZ for the anniversary, either. They are being specially built by the factory in Japan. A senior Subaru executive from Japan will be in New … [Read more...] about Subaru WRX’s 25-year birthday bash at 2017 Leadfoot Festival