The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will be largely the same as the prototype pictured here when it lands in New Zealand later next year. The car has been unveiled at the Paris motor show, where Honda’s design chief Daisuke Tsutamori said: “You can expect that the car you see on the stand will be close to the car we will see on the road." That means the Civic R … [Read more...] about Honda Civic R – what you see is what you’ll get in NZ
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New Land Rover Discovery: NZ query over engine choices
The all-new Land Rover Discovery will go on sale in New Zealand around the middle of next year – but the distributors here are still undecided about engine options. What is clear is that the introductory model will come with a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6. What isn’t is whether the new line-up of 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesels will cut it with buyers here. “We are a little … [Read more...] about New Land Rover Discovery: NZ query over engine choices
BMW helps to drive network of NZ charge stations for electric vehicles
BMW is the latest company to team with electric vehicle (EV) support group Charge Net NZ to help build a nationwide network of fast-charge stations for EVs. The luxury German carmaker joins big trading names like The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Pack’n’Save, Z Energy, Caltex, along with North and South Island power suppliers, to help set up more than 100 fast-charge stations … [Read more...] about BMW helps to drive network of NZ charge stations for electric vehicles
BMW Z5 gets fabric roof in place of Z4 tin-top
There have been videos and still pictures of the new Toyota Supra online, but here are the latest of the BMW Z5, which shares its platform with the Supra under a 2012 agreement between the two carmakers to share technology. The main picture above is from the BMW fanclub, BimmerPost. Both cars have been pictured time and again on the Nurburgring circuit. The Z5 will replace … [Read more...] about BMW Z5 gets fabric roof in place of Z4 tin-top
US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV
The all-American Chevrolet Equinox will replace the ageing Captiva SUV in the Holden line-up in New Zealand, the company has confirmed. GM Holden’s Melbourne head office released a statement today: “The all-new Equinox SUV will join the Holden line-up in 2017. This world-class SUV is the next step in Holden’s commitment to launching 24 new vehicles by 2020,” it said. The … [Read more...] about US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV