It’s impossible to ignore the advantages of cars that run on batteries alone, especially in a country like New Zealand with its renewable supply of comparatively cheap hydro-electric power. One advantage is that average urban daily commutes are well within the range of every plug-in battery-electric car (BEV) on the NZ market. Another is the rollout of public charging … [Read more...] about Feel-good simplicity of EVs: Hyundai Ioniq is Car of Year
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Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday
The first clue that Ford would deliver a special Mustang to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie Bullitt came when it withdrew the colour Guard from its inventory. Guard is a dark green similar to the signature Dark Highland Green of the Mustang GT Fastback driven by Hollywood star Steve McQueen (above) in the classic 1968 film chase. Ford NZ communications manager … [Read more...] about Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday
Quirky design elements that make some cars stand out …
Gear Patrol’s Bryan Campbell lists his favourite car design elements … When automotive designers and engineers get together and put forward the best they have to offer, cult followings and icon status just come naturally. For era-defining cars, influences from highway safety rules and crash protection regulations play just as big of a part in the final product as culture … [Read more...] about Quirky design elements that make some cars stand out …
Jaguar D-Type that set speed record at Le Mans up for sale
The Jaguar D-Type OKV 2 might be considered more of a legend than a collector’s car – but now it’s up for sale again. Sothebys will auction the car at the Arizona Concours in January, where it is expected to fetch US$15 million. OKV 2 was the second D-Type iteration from the Jaguar factory back in 1954 and was prepared as the company’s lead car for that year’s Le Mans … [Read more...] about Jaguar D-Type that set speed record at Le Mans up for sale
General Motors Holden registers Camaro trademark for Aussie
The story six weeks ago on this website that the all-American Chevrolet badge is almost certain to return to New Zealand on the 2020 Camaro sports car has gained further traction – General Motors Holden (GMH) has just registered the Camaro trademark for Australia. But it hasn’t just filed protection of the car’s name – it taken extra steps to ensure that the Camaro trademark … [Read more...] about General Motors Holden registers Camaro trademark for Aussie