Sales of small SUVs in New Zealand are whittling away at those of small passenger cars, statistics that Subaru NZ managing director Wallis Dumper believes will provide new opportunities for the company’s next-generation XV model. “Small SUVs will in the next three to five years outsell small passenger cars,” he said. “It might be quicker than that because the trend towards … [Read more...] about Subaru XV – opportunity knocks for new-look 2017 model
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Oops! Alfa Romeo shows video of its Stelvio SUV by mistake
Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn from its YouTube site a video that mistakenly showed a pre-production version of Alfa Romeo’s new SUV, the Stelvio. The mini-documentary was all about the making of the Giulia sedan at the company’s factory in Cassino, Italy. But at about a minute into it the Stelvio appeared making its way along the production line. The video was quickly … [Read more...] about Oops! Alfa Romeo shows video of its Stelvio SUV by mistake
Nissan Navara-based SUV takes shape – but will it make it to NZ?
Nissan is testing its new Navara-based SUV in the hills of Spain, judging by the ‘Paseos a Caballo’ sign above the road, which loosely translates as ‘horse trips/treks’. The heavily camouflaged SUV might well be at a private testing ground because it is right-hand drive and being driven on the left-hand side of the road. Nissan of course has a factory and private test … [Read more...] about Nissan Navara-based SUV takes shape – but will it make it to NZ?
Lucky escape on tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – video below
Germany’s Nurburgring circuit is open on fixed days of the year for tourist drivers to experience the demanding layout in their own cars. Cost ranges from 29 euros (NZ$44) for one lap to 550 euros (NZ$850) for 25 laps. One of the rules for tourist drivers, most of whom are experiencing the track for the first time, is that if you have an accident you quickly get off the … [Read more...] about Lucky escape on tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – video below
Toyota Supra hits test track, counting down to launch date
Gleaming prototypes of the new Toyota Supra hybrid sports car have been seen at motor shows for some time, but here we have the production model, heavily disguised while testing at Germany’s Nurburgring circuit. It appears much shorter than the Toyota FT-1-inspired show car and is certainly toned down in terms of styling. For a start, the long bonnet features a front bumper … [Read more...] about Toyota Supra hits test track, counting down to launch date