A Christchurch company’s innovative design for a revolutionary caravan received scant media coverage in New Zealand when the concept was unveiled in 2012 – but now the world wants to know about it. Lifestyle websites in Britain, Germany and the USA are calling the ‘Romotow’ the first real reinvention of the caravan in more than 50 years. It was designed around the concept … [Read more...] about Kiwi-built caravan opens door to new lifestyle on the road
Colorado ute toughened up by US off-road specialist AEV
General Motors has delivered what it claims is the toughest mid-size ute of them all, a go-anywhere one-tonner based on the Chevrolet/Holden Colorado. It’s the Colorado ZR2 Bison, built in collaboration with premium after-market company American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and on sale in the US next January. It appeared as a concept at the SEMA show in Las Vegas late last … [Read more...] about Colorado ute toughened up by US off-road specialist AEV
First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …
Jay Leno, host of US television show Jay Leno’s Garage, takes a spin in what will be the fastest production car ever made – that’s if it gets off the ground. It’s the new-generation Tesla Roadster. The prototype has three electric motors developing 10,000Nm of torque and a claimed top speed of more than 400km/h. The car is set down for production in 2020. … [Read more...] about First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …
British watchmaker salutes pioneering speed heroes
ABOVE: John Cobb driving his Napier-Railton Special at Brooklands in 1935. The car was powered by a 24-litre W12 aero engine. British watchmaker Farer has launched three new mechanical chronographs, each in honour of daredevil pioneering speedsters. The timepieces – designed in the UK with Swiss-made internals – salute the UK’s John Cobb, Ernest Eldridge, and Henry … [Read more...] about British watchmaker salutes pioneering speed heroes
Woman steering the growth of EVs in Norway keeps eye on NZ
The electric vehicle (EV) lobby often refers to Norway and its abundance of eco-friendly, hydro-electric energy as the guiding light to New Zealand’s emissions-free motoring future. Christina Bu (above) is the secretary-general of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association (NEVA), the most powerful EV owners group in the world. Alastair Sloane caught up with her at her office … [Read more...] about Woman steering the growth of EVs in Norway keeps eye on NZ