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
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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
Nissan-Mitsubishi deal: it’s business as usual for NZ
Pictured: Nissan-Renault's Carlos Ghosn and Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko It will be business as usual for carmakers Nissan and Mitsubishi in New Zealand, as far as Nissan NZ managing director John Manley is concerned. “I assume it will be exactly the same as (the Nissan alliance) with Renault,” said Manley. “At a national sales company level we are completely separate, … [Read more...] about Nissan-Mitsubishi deal: it’s business as usual for NZ
China syndrome: van outfit LDV moves into utes and SUVs for NZ
Chinese badge LDV is to grow its line-up of vehicles in New Zealand from next year, adding workhorse utes and a sports utility vehicle to its range of vans. The utes have been benchmarked against the best-selling Ford Ranger and will be available in two-wheel and four-wheel-drive, with double-cab, single-cab and space-cab configurations. The SUV is code-named the D90 … [Read more...] about China syndrome: van outfit LDV moves into utes and SUVs for NZ
Ford moves to replace Territory with Edge SUV
Ford has begun building for the UK market right-hand-drive variants of its Edge SUV, the likely replacement in New Zealand next year for the Australian-built Territory. The five-seater Edge is rolling off the production line at Ford’s Oakville assembly plant in Ontario, Canada, ready for its launch in the UK in June. The premium model is chockablock with kit – including … [Read more...] about Ford moves to replace Territory with Edge SUV