Kiwi Gregg Hamilton was doing a panelbeating apprenticeship when he found himself thrown into the world of rallying. First up was a team role in the Rally of NZ. Later, rally teams in Asia. Later still, with ProDrive and Subaru in Britain. These days he lives Stateside and works with American Ken Block’s Subaru set-up. But it’s Hamilton’s hobby car that has attracted so much … [Read more...] about Kiwi realises his dream – a standout all-American muscle car
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Kiwi chief of GM joyrides with journos in the new Camaro ZL1
The New Zealander and president of General Motors takes to the track in the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to give US motoring writers hot laps of the Mountain Springs Motorsports circuit in Nevada. … [Read more...] about Kiwi chief of GM joyrides with journos in the new Camaro ZL1
Ford’s police cars in US get bullet-proof doors
Ford is equipping the Interceptor sedans and SUVs it supplies for police use in the United States with optional bulletproof front doors that can protect against armour-piercing .30 caliber rounds. Ford has previously made available doors that can stop .45-calibre handgun and non-armour piercing .30-calibre rounds. But the new combination of ceramic plate and a special tight … [Read more...] about Ford’s police cars in US get bullet-proof doors
Hybrid’s electric start beat Cadillac’s by 16 years
Armstrong Phaeton hybrid was built by engineering visionary Harry E. Dey and bristles with features that would not be seen on production vehicles until many years later. These included a tubular chassis frame that serves as the exhaust, electric lights, and electromagnetically controlled inlet valves. … [Read more...] about Hybrid’s electric start beat Cadillac’s by 16 years
At the wheel of Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Walter Rohrl
Porsche says of its new 911 GT3 RS that it is once again breaking down the barrier between sports car and race car. This video shows rally legend and Porsche test driver Walter Rohrl behind the wheel of the GT3 RS on the race track. It also includes product highlights. … [Read more...] about At the wheel of Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Walter Rohrl