Registrations of traditional passenger sedans and hatchbacks have tumbled over the past five years, as New Zealanders move towards SUVs and utes. In August 2013, for instance, the Holden Commodore sat at No. 5 on the top 15 list. Last month it was No. 10. A month earlier it was No. 11. Five years ago the Holden Cruze, Toyota Yaris, Mazda3, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, … [Read more...] about Kia and Isuzu the go-getters in 2013-2017 sales figures
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All-electric Nikola One truck has claimed range of up to 1900km
America’s Nikola Motor Company (NMC) has revealed its Nikola One hydrogen-fuelled truck and says it has accepted nearly US$3 billion in “future orders.” It took the covers off the big semi at its Salt Lake City headquarters, saying the truck’s all-electric drivetrain was good for a zero-emissions range of 1280 to 1930km. The big rig gets its energy from lithium-ion … [Read more...] about All-electric Nikola One truck has claimed range of up to 1900km
Germany proposes ban on petrol, diesel cars by 2030
The country that gave the world the internal combustion engine is moving to outlaw it. Germany’s federal politicians have passed a resolution calling for the European Union to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The proposal gained cross-party support in the Bundesrat, or Federal Council, effectively the upper house of the German Parliament. The country’s lawmakers are now … [Read more...] about Germany proposes ban on petrol, diesel cars by 2030
Isuzu D-Max LS crew cab
[toggle title_open="Car specifications" title_closed="Car specifications" hide="yes" border="yes" style="default" excerpt_length="0" read_more_text="Read More" read_less_text="Read Less" include_excerpt_html="no"]Price: $54,990 Engine: 3.0 litre four-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW/380Nm Transmission: Five-speed manual standard; five-speed auto optional Fuel … [Read more...] about Isuzu D-Max LS crew cab