BMW’s new 5-Series sedan is expected to land in New Zealand around the middle of next year and sporting a new engine line-up, an “unbeatable line-up of assistance systems, and unmatched degree of connectivity and a new and innovative operating system”. Chief among the technology will be wireless Apple CarPlay, which does away with the need for a cable. It works with … [Read more...] about BMW talks up whizzbang technology in new 5-Series sedan
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Ram to highlight how it will keep on truckin’ in NZ
American pick-up truck company Ram is set to ramp up support of its 13 dealers in New Zealand with an extensive advertising and marketing campaign based around its two variants, the Ram 2500 and 3500. David Smitherman, the chief executive of Ram importers Fiat Chrysler NZ (FCNZ), wants to highlight what he says are the “unique capabilities of the Ram range.” The standout … [Read more...] about Ram to highlight how it will keep on truckin’ in NZ
Germany proposes ban on petrol, diesel cars by 2030
The country that gave the world the internal combustion engine is moving to outlaw it. Germany’s federal politicians have passed a resolution calling for the European Union to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The proposal gained cross-party support in the Bundesrat, or Federal Council, effectively the upper house of the German Parliament. The country’s lawmakers are now … [Read more...] about Germany proposes ban on petrol, diesel cars by 2030
Hardcore AMG C63 prototype surfaces at Nurburgring – see video below
Mercedes-AMG appears to be developing a more hardcore version of the C63 coupe, judging by the appearance at the Nurburgring circuit of a prototype with a huge rear wing – and without the usual camouflage. Could it be AMG’s answer to the BMW M4 GTS? Perhaps an ‘R’ version of the already hot C63 S Coupe? Or a return to the ‘Black Series’ name of the previous C63? Additions … [Read more...] about Hardcore AMG C63 prototype surfaces at Nurburgring – see video below
Toyota again the world’s most valuable automotive brand – survey
Toyota has been named the most valuable brand in the automotive world for the 13th year running, finishing ahead of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The Japanese giant was ranked 5th overall in the annual Interbrand survey of global brand value, behind Apple (1), Google (2), Coca-Cola (3) and Microsoft (4). Rounding out the top 10 were IBM (6), Samsung (7), Amazon (8), Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...] about Toyota again the world’s most valuable automotive brand – survey