BMW has rolled out its ‘Vision Next 100’ concept, the first of four highlighting the carmaker’s vision of a future where cars will become “personal companions”. It appeared this week at a special event in Munich, entitled the ‘Next 100 Years’, which marks the start of a year-long celebration of BMW’s centenary. The company opened for business on March 6, 1916. The … [Read more...] about Future cars will become ‘digital chauffeurs’, says BMW
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Toyota NZ enters crossover segment with funky ‘Coupe-High Rider’
The Nissan Juke created the mold for funky SUV/crossover design and now Toyota enters the segment in New Zealand early next year with its own ‘out-there’ creation, the C-HR. The moniker stands for ‘Coupe-High Rider’, despite its five doors. It is smaller than its stablemate the RAV4 but bigger inside and out than the Juke. Toyota says it’s a bit longer, wider and … [Read more...] about Toyota NZ enters crossover segment with funky ‘Coupe-High Rider’
110-year-old hybrid up for sale – see how it runs in video below
Up for auction this week in the United States is the world’s first known hybrid car, the Armstrong Phaeton. It was built in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1894-95 by engineering visionary Harry E. Dey for the Armstrong Manufacturing Company and is the only one of its type in existance. It bristles with features that would not be seen on production vehicles until many years … [Read more...] about 110-year-old hybrid up for sale – see how it runs in video below
SUVs and light trucks keep NZ sales humming along
Registrations of SUVs and light trucks in New Zealand continue to dominate a new vehicle market that shows no signs of slowing down. The best-selling passenger cars in February were SUVs and the best-selling vehicles overall were light trucks. The Kia Sportage (above) and Mazda CX-3 topped the monthly car segment with sales of 236 units each, and the Ford Ranger (582), … [Read more...] about SUVs and light trucks keep NZ sales humming along
Maserati aims for ‘every available’ version of Levante SUV for NZ
Maserati’s new SUV the Levante will go on sale in New Zealand early next year and the distributor wants to give buyers as many options as possible, including colours, accessories, engines and interior finishes. “We want every available version for Australia and New Zealand,” said Glen Sealey, the chief of the Italian carmaker’s Downunder office. “The Levante is a key … [Read more...] about Maserati aims for ‘every available’ version of Levante SUV for NZ