The headlights on many popular SUVs are inadequate, says American motoring watchdog the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It tested 21 models and only four received an ‘acceptable’ rating. The headlights in the other 17 were either ‘poor’ or ‘marginable … [Read more...] about Safety group criticises SUV headlights
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Fourth of July party sends cars flying through the air
The folks around the Alaskan town of Glacier View have their own way of celebrating US Independence Day – they launch beat-up cars from a 150m runaway and over a 100m-high bluff. Been doing it since 2005, at a party that began in 1996. This Fourth of July they planned on launching four vehicles, but one lost its way and crashed into a bulldozer. Party organiser Arnie Hrncir’s … [Read more...] about Fourth of July party sends cars flying through the air
Hyundai’s i30 N car – video offers clue to power output
Hyundai’s first high-performance N division car will be the hatchback i30 variant – and it is likely to be in New Zealand late next year with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine under the bonnet. A clue to its power and torque delivery is contained in this video from the carmaker. Could it be 195kW/310Nm? … [Read more...] about Hyundai’s i30 N car – video offers clue to power output
Porsche Panamera bigger and prettier
The new Porsche Panamera will go on sale in New Zealand early next year. It’s longer, wider and taller than the outgoing car but appears lower because of the reduced height of the roof above the rear doors, says Porsche. First up will be two of the three variants, the 4S and its 2.9-litre twin-turbo engine ($275,300) and the Panamera Turbo and its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 … [Read more...] about Porsche Panamera bigger and prettier
Vision of future luxury, courtesy of Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce’s Vision Next 100 concept is a product of parent company BMW’s centenary celebrations. But it isn’t a ‘how clever are we’ project, rather a peek at how Rolls-Royce sees luxury transport in 20 or 30 years: zero emissions, full autonomy, and artificial intelligence that learns things like drivers’ preferred routes and restaurants. There’s no steering wheel or pedals, … [Read more...] about Vision of future luxury, courtesy of Rolls-Royce