This rare Porsche 911 might look dirty, but only because it’s covered in the original Cosmoline, a rust protectant. Another thing about it is that it was bought last century, driven 10km, and then locked up in a private garage. And that’s where this Type 964 Carrera RSR has been sitting untouched since 1993. It is one of only 51 such models ever built and goes up for … [Read more...] about Porsche RSR with 10km on clock set to fetch NZ$3m at auction
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First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range
Skoda’s new Kodiaq SUV has clearly influenced the design of the smaller Karoq – and it will clearly shape future vehicles from the Czech carmaker. Kodiaq went on sale in NZ a week or so ago, priced from $39,990. Karoq – replacement for the Yeti – will be here around April next year. A smaller Karoq, dubbed baby Karoq, is under development. Think of it as a rival for the … [Read more...] about First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range
Volvo to drop diesel engines as emissions laws get tougher
Volvo Cars NZ general manager Coby Duggan was officially first made aware of the company’s proposed shift away from diesel engines at a recent conference of Asia-Pacific distributors. “When it was tabled, some markets voiced concern at the approach, whereas others were more relaxed,” Duggan said. “We are yet to see confirmation of timing, but what we do know is that a … [Read more...] about Volvo to drop diesel engines as emissions laws get tougher
China’s electric hypercar sets blistering record at Nurburgring
Chinese start-up carmaker Nio can now claim its EP9 electric hypercar is the fastest road-legal car around Germany’s Nurburgring circuit. Not only did it set a new lap record, it beat the 7min:5.12sec time it set last October by an unheard of 20 seconds. (See video of the October run below). The EP9 has just recorded 6min:45.9sec for the 20.8km run, a full 7 seconds … [Read more...] about China’s electric hypercar sets blistering record at Nurburgring
How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV
The first sign Skoda’s head office in New Zealand knew it was on to a good thing with its seven-seat Kodiaq SUV was when it posted on Facebook images of the vehicle itself, many months before it landed in the country. The ‘Likes’ came quickly, along with a favourable comment here and there. NZ general manager Greg Leet personally replied to each one. The first day on … [Read more...] about How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV