Citroen describes the interior of its Cxperience hybrid concept car as "a haven of well-being where occupants can relax and decompress" on memory foam seats amid walnut wood trim and bright lemon yellow upholstery. It’s all part of the carmaker’s Advanced Comfort programme, that includes hydraulic cushions in the suspension system and also focuses on filtering out external … [Read more...] about Citroen back to quirky best with ‘Cxperience’ concept
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Recycling plug-in power from used Toyota Prius imports
Toyota NZ is bringing in used examples from Japan of the plug-in Prius, the car it tested when new but later rejected for various reasons, among them the price. The Prius PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) are previous-generation models, no longer being built. The deal is they must be aged between two and four years with no more than 25,000km on the clock. Toyota’s … [Read more...] about Recycling plug-in power from used Toyota Prius imports
New Kia Rio hatch: Could there be a GT variant?
Kia says its fourth-generation Rio will offer class-leading practicality, better ride and handling, and the latest infotainment technology when it arrives in New Zealand around the middle of next year. The teaser sketches it has just released hint that the carmaker is working to build a larger gap between the five-door and its smaller stablemate, the Picanto. The sketches – … [Read more...] about New Kia Rio hatch: Could there be a GT variant?
Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price
The first Shelby Cobra (above) has become the most expensive American car sold at auction, fetching US$13.75 million (NZ$18.8m) at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. But the undoubted star of the auction scene was the 1956 Le Mans winner, a 1955 Jaguar D-Type which fetched US$21.780,000 (NZ$29.8m). Jaguar magazine said chassis number XKD501 was the first … [Read more...] about Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price
Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history
British-designed, Swiss-made watch brand Christopher Ward is launching a pair of new limited-edition timepieces, both inspired by milestones in Great Britain’s car racing history. The C9 D-Type pays homage to the Jaguar D-Type that won three Le Mans championships from 1955 to 1957, while the C9DB4 ‘1VEV’ is a ticking tribute to the Aston Martin D84 GT Zagato raced in … [Read more...] about Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history