Spy pictures of Mercedes-Benz’s first one-tonne ute clearly reveal that it’s pretty much identical to its donor car the Nissan Navara – but there’s a giveaway clue that it is much more. The shark-finn antenna above the rear window is barely visible on the low-resolution pictures of the ute, camouflaged to hide a Benz design cue here and there. But the antenna is there all … [Read more...] about It’s mostly Nissan Navara – except for the Benz shark-fin antenna
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Video below: Rally ace blitzes Isle of Man TT time in Subaru WRX STi
Subaru WRX STi British rally ace Mark Higgins has driven his specially built Subaru WRX STi to a new Isle of Man TT lap record for a car. He scooted around the 59.55km road course in 17min 35.139sec, at times hitting 275km/h to break the time he set last year by almost two minutes. His time in 2015 was 19min 26sec and his average speed was 187.4km/h. His average speed in … [Read more...] about Video below: Rally ace blitzes Isle of Man TT time in Subaru WRX STi
Crash test bonus: Mazda MX-5 best-ever for pedestrian safety
Mazda’s MX-5 sports car has scored the best pedestrian-safety rating ever recorded by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). It scored 33.72 points out of a maximum 36 for pedestrian safety alone, on its way to an overall score of 35.20 out of 37 and a maximum five-star crash rating. ANCAP gave it a perfect 16 out of 16 and 2 out of 2 for the side impact … [Read more...] about Crash test bonus: Mazda MX-5 best-ever for pedestrian safety
2016 engine awards: Winning Ferrari V8 one of the greats
Ferrari’s twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8 engine will be remembered as one of the all-time great powerplants, says the co-chairman of the International Engine of the Year awards, Britain’s Graham Johnson. The engine is used in the new 488 GTB (above) and Spider and California T and topped four categories in the annual awards, including the 2016 International Engine of the Year gong. … [Read more...] about 2016 engine awards: Winning Ferrari V8 one of the greats
Holden’s ‘Add fuel and Go’ plan sparks call that nothing is new
Holden NZ says the response from car buyers to its ‘Add fuel and Go’ sales plan has been “outstanding.” The deal offers a five-door LS Spark hatchback for $99 a week over a three-year term, an option to buy the car at the end of it, and a cap on the clock of 45,000km. It includes servicing, warranty, insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance. Best of all, says Holden, no … [Read more...] about Holden’s ‘Add fuel and Go’ plan sparks call that nothing is new