Will American start-up company Rivian Automotive sell its battery-electric SUVs and utes in New Zealand now that it has confirmed production for Australia? If so, will they be sold through an independent Rivian outlet? Or will they, now that Ford HQ in Detroit has taken a US$500 million stake in Rivian, be sold as premium models via select Ford dealerships in New Zealand? In … [Read more...] about Ford-Rivian link: next stop NZ for all-electric lifestyle vehicles?
2020 Subaru Outback: boosted flat-four replaces 3.6-litre unit
Japanese all-wheel-drive specialist Subaru has ditched its 3.6-litre flat-six engine in favour of a more powerful and thriftier turbocharged 2.4-litre flat-four for its premium sixth-generation Outback SUV, which is expected to go on sale in New Zealand later next year. The big difference between the two engines is not so much in terms of kilowatts but in the delivery of … [Read more...] about 2020 Subaru Outback: boosted flat-four replaces 3.6-litre unit
New Jeep Wrangler: the price disparity between NZ and Oz
Why are Jeep importers Fiat Chrysler New Zealand (FCNZ) asking between NZ$16,000 and NZ$25,000 more than the Australians for the new Wrangler JL, a vehicle that is essentially an update of the outgoing JK model, albeit with more high-tech stuff? FCNZ has priced the premium Wrangler JL, the four-door Unlimited Rubicon, at NZ$92,990 – the Australians have it for the … [Read more...] about New Jeep Wrangler: the price disparity between NZ and Oz
Kiwis miss out on special 70th birthday Land Rover
This is the Land Rover that a handful of New Zealanders wanted but missed out on, because all 150 special editions celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary were snapped up, many by international investors. Investors? The rough and tumble Defender is not exactly blue-chip stock. But here’s the thing: the price for either the three-door Defender 90 or five-door Defender 110, … [Read more...] about Kiwis miss out on special 70th birthday Land Rover
New Jeep Wrangler on its way to NZ …
Jeep’s new JL Wrangler is expected to be launched in New Zealand around May/June. This video deals with the Rubicon version, the two- and four-door model engineered specially for hardcore off-road conditions. Rubicon comes standard with heavy duty stuff, including axles, front and rear locking differentials, electronic front stabiliser bar, rock rails, and 4.0:1 low range … [Read more...] about New Jeep Wrangler on its way to NZ …