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April 14, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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The Aston Martin pictured here testing at the Nurburgring is believed to the Vantage GT8, the ultimate version of the V8 Vantage series. Its 4.7-litre engine is expected to deliver around...
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April 13, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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The big Porsche Panamera sedan/hatchback was never a thing of beauty. The Panamera station wagon/shooting brake pictured here adds very little, although some critics are saying there is...
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February 20, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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An Aston Martin DB10 created exclusively for the James Bond film Spectre has sold at auction for £2,434,500 ($5.26 million). The car was one of 10 made for use in the film, and the only...
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January 25, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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One of the Aston Martins specially built for the James Bond film Spectre is to be auctioned for charity in London, along with 23 other Bond-related items. It is part of an event on February...
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December 29, 2015 |
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More than 5000 Holden Captiva SUVs have been recalled to fix a fault that, if ignored, risks major engine repairs. The vehicle is the CG Captiva and its 2.0-litre diesel engine, produced...
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December 26, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Volkswagen is to phase out its “Das Auto” slogan in the wake of the scandal over its diesel emissions cheating device. Reports say VW believes Das Auto, or “the car”, is too bold...
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December 13, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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The psychedelic Porsche 356C 1600 convertible owned by rock legend Janis Joplin has sold at auction in New York for NZ$2.68 million – around NZ$2m more than the estimate. Auctioneers RM...
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December 2, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Two former managing directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia will face trial next year on claims by their former employer that they misused company funds. Clyde...
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November 27, 2015 |
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The original 1963 Volkswagen Beetle used in two of the ‘Herbie’ films has sold at auction in New York for US$86,250, or around NZ$132,000. The car pictured here was the star of...
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November 22, 2015 |
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Ford NZ managing director Corey Holter is heading back to the United States and a new role as a marketing manager for Ford North America. Taking his place at the helm in NZ is Simon...
