The Chinese company that has quickly become a household word in the van market in New Zealand will launch its first workhorse ute in July at a hugely competitive starting price of $29,990, including GST. LDV’s four-wheel-drive double-cab will be available in two specifications – Comfort and Luxury – and followed later in the year by a two-wheel-drive single-cab. … [Read more...] about China’s LDV enters ute market with double-cab for $29,990
Tracking the first Land-Rover to NZ ends in 1948 in Wellington …
The first Land-Rover shipped to New Zealand left the factory in the English Midlands on September 16, 1948. Chassis number R860020 was consigned to Wellington Motors. That’s all the early export order book shows. I thumbed through it at the company’s head office in Solihull a few years ago. What happened to the first Series 1 model after it landed here, who knows? Records of … [Read more...] about Tracking the first Land-Rover to NZ ends in 1948 in Wellington …
Maserati from 1960s inspired look of Kia Stinger, says design chief
The designer who penned Kia’s four-door, coupe-like Stinger reached back 50 years to Italy and the original Maserati Ghibli (above) for his inspiration. Kia has already said it used the BMW 3-Series as a dynamic benchmark for Stinger, but its stylist Gregory Guillaume said he aimed at a more glamorous target for the design of the rear-drive car. "I always had in mind … [Read more...] about Maserati from 1960s inspired look of Kia Stinger, says design chief
New Wrangler to get hybrid powertrain, says Jeep boss
The next-generation Jeep Wrangler will come with petrol-electric hybrid power for the first time, company chief Mike Manley has confirmed. Manley told reporters at the Geneva motor show that while a full battery-electric (EV) Wrangler was “not a great fit”, a hybrid variant in the new-look 2018 range was. “We have continued our studies on hybridisation for the Wrangler, … [Read more...] about New Wrangler to get hybrid powertrain, says Jeep boss
Geneva motor show: which new models are heading to NZ first
The Peugeot 3008 (above) has been on sale in Europe for some time, but gained renewed attention at Geneva after winning the the 2017 European Car of the Year award. The mid-sized SUV arrives in New Zealand at the end of this month, but in such limited numbers that each Peugeot dealer gets only one each until the first substantial shipment lands here in June/July. Peugeot is … [Read more...] about Geneva motor show: which new models are heading to NZ first