Ford is expected to update its advertising campaigns in New Zealand to highlight its most recent success – being named No. 1 ‘green’ brand in the world, taking the top spot away from arch-rival Toyota. “Being ranked No. 1 on Interbrand’s 2014 list will assure our customers here in New Zealand that their Ford has been built in an environmentally responsible and sustainable … [Read more...] about Global ‘green’ winner Ford plans tell-all campaign in NZ
Suspect airbags in thousands of NZ-new and used vehicles
New Zealand hasn’t escaped a worldwide recall of millions of vehicles fitted with suspect airbags made by Japanese company Takata, the world’s second biggest automotive safety parts maker. Toyota NZ has already identified more than 5000 NZ-new Avensis (above), Corolla and Picnic models that had Takata front airbags fitted, and now Nissan, Honda and Mazda are working to find … [Read more...] about Suspect airbags in thousands of NZ-new and used vehicles
Subaru lets WRX STi loose – with or without the large rear wing
Subaru kicks off the marketing campaign for the fourth-generation WRX STi in New Zealand with the folksy line: “Goes like a vegan out of a steakhouse.” No translation needed. It’s just as fast from from a sales point of view – Subaru NZ is getting six STi models (above) a month from the factory in Japan and they are going out the steakhouse door as soon as they … [Read more...] about Subaru lets WRX STi loose – with or without the large rear wing
Buzz about Focus ST blurs Ford’s testing of the go-faster RS
Ford might have unveiled the new-look Focus ST at Britain’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, but it has been trying hard to deny the go-faster Focus RS exists. Any denials will now fall on deaf ears – here are the first pictures of the five-door RS. Ford has for months blurred the answers to questions about an RS. Ford of Europe chief Barb Samardzich told British media that … [Read more...] about Buzz about Focus ST blurs Ford’s testing of the go-faster RS
Jaguar lets a new cat out of the bag
The Jaguar F-Type Project 7 went from a sketch to a race-ready car in only four months – and now it is going into production as a road-ready limited-edition, with a production run of 250. Based on the F-Type, the two-seater design was inspired by the race-winning D-Type of the 1950s, complete with the hump-like rear faring behind the driver. The passenger wring is … [Read more...] about Jaguar lets a new cat out of the bag