The upgraded Holden Colorado 7 will arrive in New Zealand later this year with a new name, Trailblazer. Holden says it decided on the new handle because of “customer feedback and a change in vehicle design”. A more convincing explanation would be that it wants to separate the seven-seat SUV from its donor car, the workhorse Colorado ute. In doing so it follows the … [Read more...] about New seven-seat Holden SUV to be called Trailblazer
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Volkswagen NZ boss: ‘I got the Amarok upgrade wrong, didn’t I’
Volkswagen NZ general manager Tom Ruddenklau two years ago figured that the upgraded Amarok light truck would get a more powerful 2.0-litre diesel engine, rather than the 3.0-litre V6 industry observers liked. The 2.0-litre in-line four had made its first appearance in NZ in July 2014 under the bonnet of the new Passat sedan and station wagon. Ruddenklau reckoned it would … [Read more...] about Volkswagen NZ boss: ‘I got the Amarok upgrade wrong, didn’t I’
Honda blames supply problems for its worst sales month
Honda blames a lack of stock for what might be its worst sales month on record in New Zealand – meaning it didn’t have enough cars on hand for its dealers to sell. “Simply stock supply timing issues,” said marketing manager Nadine Bell, in answer to why its registrations totalled only 81 new passenger cars in April. ‘Supply issues’ can be industry speak for (a) demand in … [Read more...] about Honda blames supply problems for its worst sales month
Jaguar F-Pace: the key to how it works is in a rubber band
Jaguar has come up with a novel idea for physically active owners of its new F-Pace SUV – a waterproof wristband that houses an electronic key to the car. It comes standard in New Zealand and allows you to go hiking, jogging, surfing, cycling, skiing, canoeing, for example, without having to find a place in your kit or clothes for the car’s regular key fob. That stays … [Read more...] about Jaguar F-Pace: the key to how it works is in a rubber band
Volvo hides its new XC40, a small SUV joining the hordes of SUVs
Motoring industry heavyweights like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne believe the global sales shift to crossover/SUVs is permanent. "People favour SUVs and that's a permanent solution, especially as mileage improves on utilisation of those vehicles," Marchionne has said. In response to the trend, FCA has refocused its growth plan towards its Jeep … [Read more...] about Volvo hides its new XC40, a small SUV joining the hordes of SUVs