New Zealand is ideally placed to benefit from Toyota’s pledge to have electric vehicles (EV) available for every model type by 2025, says Toyota NZ chief executive Alistair Davis. “The high proportion of renewable electricity in New Zealand means that the conversion of the national fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles will make a big contribution to the country’s commitment … [Read more...] about Sustainable NZ in right place for Toyota’s EV expansion
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Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday
The first clue that Ford would deliver a special Mustang to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie Bullitt came when it withdrew the colour Guard from its inventory. Guard is a dark green similar to the signature Dark Highland Green of the Mustang GT Fastback driven by Hollywood star Steve McQueen (above) in the classic 1968 film chase. Ford NZ communications manager … [Read more...] about Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday
Chinese carmaker revives the Saab 9-3 with EV powertrain
The Saab 9-3 sedan that was killed off five years ago by parent General Motors has been reborn and rebranded as a battery-electric (EV) car. The four-door is being built by Chinese consortium National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), which acquired the assets of Saab Automotive after GM shut the Swedish carmaker down in 2012. The new EV is called the NEVS 9-3 – largely a … [Read more...] about Chinese carmaker revives the Saab 9-3 with EV powertrain
Quirky design elements that make some cars stand out …
Gear Patrol’s Bryan Campbell lists his favourite car design elements … When automotive designers and engineers get together and put forward the best they have to offer, cult followings and icon status just come naturally. For era-defining cars, influences from highway safety rules and crash protection regulations play just as big of a part in the final product as culture … [Read more...] about Quirky design elements that make some cars stand out …
HSV lines up flash Colorado ute, Chev Camaro, Silverado truck
The Chevrolet badge returns to New Zealand next year on the bonnet of the all-American Camaro sports car and Silverado pick-up truck. Both vehicles will be converted to right-hand drive by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) at its new 28,000 square-metre plant in Melbourne. It’s where HSV will also prepare two versions of the Holden Colorado ute, the Sportscat and better … [Read more...] about HSV lines up flash Colorado ute, Chev Camaro, Silverado truck