Thoughts of ANZAC Day back in New Zealand helped Hayden Paddon win his first World Rally Championship event, Rally Argentina. So too the steely attitude All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka has drilled into him over the past few months. Don’t buy into the mind games, Enoka had told him. Focus on the now. The mind games intensified after Saturday’s second-day … [Read more...] about ANZAC Day and the All Blacks helped Paddon dig deep
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Peugeot SUV worst of diesel test vehicles for NOx emissions – report
The Peugeot 3008 has exceeded the European Union’s legislative limit for nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel exhaust emissions by almost 14 times, a British Government test has found. The SUV/crossover was the worst of 19 newer cars tested against the current Euro6 emissions standard for NOx. A Vauxhall Insignia was the worst of 18 older cars in the more lenient Euro5 test, … [Read more...] about Peugeot SUV worst of diesel test vehicles for NOx emissions – report
2025 the use-by date for petrol and diesel cars in Netherlands
Petrol and diesel cars in the Netherlands have a new use-by date – 2025 onwards. The country’s politicians have moved to prevent the sale of such new cars beyond that date in an attempt to gradually phase in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, which currently make up 10 per cent of the new car market. The move was begun by the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA), the junior … [Read more...] about 2025 the use-by date for petrol and diesel cars in Netherlands
Fiat Chrysler boss: ‘I will copy Tesla Model 3 – if it works’
The absence of a traditional instrument cluster in the mid-size Tesla Model 3 sedan has sparked speculation that the US electric carmaker is about to unveil a spaceship-like driving experience. And if it all works to Tesla’s plan, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) chief Sergio Marchionne will build a rival to the Model 3. “I will copy the formula, add the Italian design flair … [Read more...] about Fiat Chrysler boss: ‘I will copy Tesla Model 3 – if it works’
Alfa Romeo joins SUV market with Stelvio, a treasured Italian name
Alfa Romeo has named its first SUV the Stelvio, after a few things Italians cherish. They are the mountain pass that links Italy to southern Austria; a cow’s milk cheese; the country’s largest national park; a film soundtrack composer named Stelvio Cipriani; and a Moto Guzzi motorbike. Up until recently, when Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne christened the … [Read more...] about Alfa Romeo joins SUV market with Stelvio, a treasured Italian name