Volvo is promising that its second-generation XC90 will be the safest and most fuel-friendly SUV on the market when it lands in New Zealand around the middle of next year. It will first break cover here in February when two models go on show during the stopover for the Volvo round-the-world yacht race. “At this stage,” said Volvo NZ general manager Stephen Kenchington, “we … [Read more...] about Volvo XC90 heads to NZ equipped with safety world firsts
Motor shows
Ferrari 250 GTO: another multi-million dollar money-go-round coming up
All eyes are on the prestigious classic car sales weekend in California next month when one of the most desirable cars ever made goes up for auction. And there is no telling what the Ferrari 250 GTO (above) will fetch at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Only 39 were ever made – and the last one to sell sold for $US52 million. The car for sale is chassis No. … [Read more...] about Ferrari 250 GTO: another multi-million dollar money-go-round coming up
NZ-bound models shine, but 50-year Mustang steals New York show
The big attraction at the New York motor show was the 50-year limited-edition Mustang, so called because just 1964 examples will be built. It’s a salute of sorts to the year the Mustang first appeared and builds on the 2015 GT model with design details that hark back to the original pony car. But don’t expect any of the limited-edition cars to make it to New Zealand or … [Read more...] about NZ-bound models shine, but 50-year Mustang steals New York show
Geneva show: New ‘baby’ Jeep christened the Renegade
The names of two new ‘baby’ cars that will go on sale in New Zealand have been confirmed, after many months of guessing games: the mid-sized Jaguar sedan will be called the XE, and the compact Jeep (above) the Renegade. The Jaguar has been referred to for some time as the ‘XS’ and the Jeep the ‘Jeepster’. Jeep parent Fiat Chrysler unveiled the Renegade at the Geneva motor … [Read more...] about Geneva show: New ‘baby’ Jeep christened the Renegade
Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow
We have shown you spy pictures of the so-called Jeepster testing in Scandanavia, but this is the first time the entry-level Jeep has been caught on video. Check out the square tail-lights and a glimpse of the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with built-in controls. The FiatChrysler product will have an Italian cousin in the form of the Fiat 500X. Word is one or the … [Read more...] about Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow