A boat that crawls up the beach crab-like to become a landing craft; a jet-ski that literally zooms about on skis; and an ATV (above) that can fly ... they're just a few of the boys' toys from YouTube's Freeze Lists. See video ... … [Read more...] about Skyrunner flies high among the best of boys’ toys …
Ssangyong aids rhino campaigner – now for medical-grade honey
‘Saving the Wild’ campaigner and Ssangyong ambassador Jamie Joseph was watching a South African veterinarian treat the wounds of a female black rhino, shot in the foot by poachers in Kruger National Park. “I noticed the vet applying medical-grade Manuka honey to the wound and later found out they are desparate for more honey,” she said. “As a New Zealander based in Africa and … [Read more...] about Ssangyong aids rhino campaigner – now for medical-grade honey
What happened to 32,000 vehicles registered to car firms in 2018?
Motor Industry Association (MIA) figures show that 161,510 new passenger cars and commercials were registered in New Zealand in 2018, but an estimated 32,000 of those were registered before being offered for sale – and there is nothing on record to show that they actually ended up being sold to an end-user. According to confidential records, the 32,000 were registered with … [Read more...] about What happened to 32,000 vehicles registered to car firms in 2018?
First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …
New-generation Land Rover Defenders undergoing tests in Britain, Europe, and the United States are trialing 2.0-litre petrol and diesel Ingenium engines, although JLR won’t confirm the identity of the powertrains ... … [Read more...] about First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …
New Land Rover Defender trials mix of boosted 2.0-litre engines
• See accompanying video Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says its new-generation Defender will need a “balanced engine portfolio” in order to succeed in all global markets – that’s why prototypes are using cleaner-burning turbocharged 2.0-litre engines from the company’s Ingenium range of five four-cylinder units. Defenders undergoing tests in Britain, Europe, and the United … [Read more...] about New Land Rover Defender trials mix of boosted 2.0-litre engines