Kia Motors has got the jump in New Zealand on the likes of Volkswagen and Ford, if only because the South Korean company has already delivered what its many bigwig rivals are planning to deliver – hybrid SUVs. Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess admitted the other day that the German carmaker “is evolving into an SUV brand. ” Ford earlier said it would be doubling SUV … [Read more...] about Kia gets the jump on hybrid SUV market with new Niro
Toyota NZ ‘absolutely’ lining up the new-generation Supra
Nothing even remotely official yet from Toyota NZ about the new Supra sports car, although one senior company executive has said it will “absolutely” order it from the factory once the road-ready two-door goes into production, perhaps next year. Toyota showed off the GR Supra Racing concept (above) at the Geneva motor show, the GR referring to Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s umbrella … [Read more...] about Toyota NZ ‘absolutely’ lining up the new-generation Supra
Volkswagen kills off Beetle, the car that made it famous
The Beetle, the car that made Volkswagen a household name and carried it through the 20th century, is dead – it is to be killed off after the current generation ends production. The VW distributor in New Zealand is expected to soon announce when the VW factory in Mexico will stop production of right-hand-drive Beetles for the NZ market. The car’s demise was confirmed by … [Read more...] about Volkswagen kills off Beetle, the car that made it famous
Fords and Chevrolets moonshiners used to haul booze …
In this episode of US internet show Barn Find Hunter, Tom Cotter meets a fellow in North Carolina who houses old cars in sheds longer than a rugby field. Among the many collectables are Fords and Chevrolets that good ‘ol boys used to haul moonshine liquor. The bullet holes from pursuing police add to the story … … [Read more...] about Fords and Chevrolets moonshiners used to haul booze …
At long last – Honda NZ to launch hybrid NSX supercar
Honda will launch its NSX supercar in New Zealand in a couple of months – three years after it told prospective buyers to expect the hybrid petrol-electric, all-wheel-drive two-door in 2016. It was January 2015 when Honda NZ managing director Nobuya Sonada opened the order book, saying he would have the NSX “from next year.” He added: “The NSX is part of Honda’s DNA and we … [Read more...] about At long last – Honda NZ to launch hybrid NSX supercar