Volkswagen is to replace the CC with the Arteon, a four-door coupe the carmaker says will pioneer a ‘horizontally accentuated’ brand look, similar in design to the Sport Coupe Concept GTE (above and below) revealed at the Geneva motor show in 2015. Arteon is a totally new model and more a step up in class than a direct replacement for the Passat-based CC, says VW. The Arteon … [Read more...] about Arteon four-door coupe pioneers new VW look
VW to pull diesels from US – Benz looks at doing same
Volkswagen is to stop building diesel vehicles for the American market, a move that is part of a ‘comprehensive global repositioning’ of the brand in the aftermath of the so-called ‘dieselgate’ scandal. The VW management board has approved a new strategy to make the brand more efficient. It’s called ‘Transform 2025’ and pledges ‘massive investments in e-mobility and … [Read more...] about VW to pull diesels from US – Benz looks at doing same
Jeep ute headed to NZ in 2019
The flat-bed Jeep pick-up will almost certainly go on sale in New Zealand in the first half of 2019, says company chief Mike Manley. “There is no question on the pick-up for right-hand drive at all,” Manley told reporters at the Los Angeles motor show. “The first production will be August or September 2018, so by the time that gets into our international markets, we’re … [Read more...] about Jeep ute headed to NZ in 2019
Demand for Subaru SUV will mean NZ has to wait its turn
Subaru NZ managing director Wally Dumper reckons the SUV Viziv-7 concept revealed at the Los Angeles motor show is the bee’s knees – but he doesn’t expect it here anytime soon. “It’s a really appealing SUV and has the DNA makings of future models,” said Dumper. “But we won’t be seeing that car in New Zealand for a long time. It will be marketed in America first – America’s … [Read more...] about Demand for Subaru SUV will mean NZ has to wait its turn
Tesla plugs into NZ market: Model S starts at $113,300
US electric carmaker Tesla has opened up its order book for right-hand drive New Zealand – and those buyers who pony up with the readies for the Model S sedan or Model X SUV can expect either of them to be delivered around March/April next year. The all-wheel-drive, zero-emissions cars can now be ordered online at tesla.com, which also provides details of the company’s … [Read more...] about Tesla plugs into NZ market: Model S starts at $113,300