As far as famous military vehicles go, the Jeep from World War II immediately comes to mind. In recent years perhaps the Humvee stands out, certainly with American forces. But the first vehicle that could quickly help to change the order of battle was the motorcycle. The military has been utilising its simple and nimble functionality for more than 100 years. In … [Read more...] about The role of military motorcycles over the past 100 years
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New Kia Rio hatchback longer, wider, and in NZ next year
Kia design chief Peter Schreyer has gone back to a more traditional two-box design for the fourth-generation Rio, adding more upright styling front and rear. The wraps have just come off the new model, three weeks out from its official unveiling at the Paris motor show and roughly nine months from its arrival in New Zealand. The car is likely to be first seen in this part of … [Read more...] about New Kia Rio hatchback longer, wider, and in NZ next year
Skoda’s Kodiaq SUV comes with more than the bear necessities
Skoda is making much of the engineering integrity of its new Kodiaq SUV, saying it weighs around 400kg less than many rivals, offers more cabin space into the bargain, and gets even more nifty gadgets under its ‘Simply Clever’ banner, a trademark collection of conveniences for both car and occupants. The Kodiaq – named after Alaska’s Kodiak brown bear, the largest of the … [Read more...] about Skoda’s Kodiaq SUV comes with more than the bear necessities
Rebadged all-American SUV in Holden’s new model roll-out
A revised all-American SUV headlines the roll-out of new vehicles from Holden, the first of which will be launched in New Zealand next month. The seven-seat Acadia SUV is essentially a rebadged version of the new GMC Acadia, unveiled at the Detroit motor show earlier this year and due to go on sale in the US next year. It will be launched Downunder in 2018, giving Holden … [Read more...] about Rebadged all-American SUV in Holden’s new model roll-out
Renault Koleos – nothing illusionary about new Zen SUV
The new Renault Koleos range goes on sale in New Zealand this weekend, starting with the Zen model, presumably named because there is nothing illusionary about it – what you see is what you get. The SUV is significantly larger than the outgoing model and shares its platform, 2.5-litre petrol engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT) with the Nissan X-Trail, a … [Read more...] about Renault Koleos – nothing illusionary about new Zen SUV