Swiss watchmaker Zenith has released a model saluting the new Land Rover Defender, the fourth watch it has delivered for the British off-road specialist since the two companies began collaborating in 2016. But New Zealanders who have put their name down for the new-look 4x4 will have to move quickly if they want a watch to to go along with it – 250 timepieces only will be … [Read more...] about Watchmaker Zenith releases special model for new Land Rover Defender
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‘Wonder’ woman drives digital stuff round the Benz
Starter for 10: who invented Wi-Fi? Was it WorldWideWeb founder Tim Berners-Lee? Microsoft’s Bill Gates? Apple’s Steve Jobs? US space agency NASA? The Russians? No, none of the above. Okay, how about Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler? Born into a wealthy banking family in Vienna, Austria, in 1914. Studied acting. Made a ground-breaking ‘nudie’ movie at 18. Married off at 19 to a … [Read more...] about ‘Wonder’ woman drives digital stuff round the Benz
VW Kombi looks all-original – but it hides electric drivetrain
The company that converted a BMW M3 into a battery-electric competitor for the Pikes Peak hill climb in the US has modified an almost 50-year-old Volkswagen Kombi to also run on electrics, in this case the powertrain from the outgoing VW e-Golf. California outfit EV West replaced the Kombi’s original 44kW (60hp) air-cooled, flat-four 2.0-litre petrol engine with the … [Read more...] about VW Kombi looks all-original – but it hides electric drivetrain
Brexit turmoil behind Tesla’s switch from UK to Germany
Tesla founder Elon Musk says the turmoil over Brexit was behind his decision to build the company’s next-generation electric car battery plant in Germany instead of Britain. The switch to a site near Berlin comes as a blow to Britain, which is fighting to maintain its carmaking industry in the face of sweeping technological change. “Brexit made it too risky to put a … [Read more...] about Brexit turmoil behind Tesla’s switch from UK to Germany
On the road again – with a luxury solar-powered caravan
US company Living Vehicle has been building solar-powered caravans for Americans who want to hit the road and not rely on plugging in at campsites or recreation vehicle parks. Now it has launched its 2020 model, an 8.5m-long luxury trailer with pretty much everything you need in a home away from home. Solar panels on its roof charge an automotive-grade lithium battery … [Read more...] about On the road again – with a luxury solar-powered caravan