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
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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
VW axes 2WD Amarok, heads all-paw range with new V6
Volkswagen is pulling its two-wheel-drive Amarok ute from the New Zealand market in favour of a dedicated four-wheel-drive range, headed by its new (above) V6 diesel variant. The cost of dressing up the two-wheel-drive Amarok to challenge beefy rivals from Ford and Toyota is one of the reasons for the entry-level model’s withdrawal. Better to take on the rear-drive … [Read more...] about VW axes 2WD Amarok, heads all-paw range with new V6
All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type
Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum says of the battery-electric I-Pace concept the British carmaker expects to put into production in 2018: "This is probably the most important car since the E-Type, I really mean that. "And when we get this car out into production and it gains recognition and popularity, I think history will show it's a significant step for the brand. “Not … [Read more...] about All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type