One-tonne truck market leaders Ford and Toyota are in the midst of signing off on right-hand-drive versions of their bigger North American market pick-ups for sale in Australia and New Zealand. Both companies are working towards the end of research and development – Ford with right-hook F-150 models engineered by Thailand’s RMA Group, and Toyota with the Tundra … [Read more...] about Ford and Toyota to deliver US pick-up trucks
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Dune buggy hits the beach – and it’s not from Volkswagen stable
The Volkswagen dune buggy is back, although Volkswagen itself has nothing to do with the revival of this particular model. The newcomer is called the Meyers Manx 2.0, after the two-seater dune buggy that American Bruce Meyers unleashed on the world almost 60 years ago. But whereas Meyers’ buggy was based on a VW Beetle chassis and powered by an air-cooled, four-cylinder … [Read more...] about Dune buggy hits the beach – and it’s not from Volkswagen stable
Kiwis like Mitsubishi – its sales are up over 100% this year
Mitsubishi’s strong SUV line-up is largely responsible for its galloping growth in 2021, where its registrations at the end of September were up more than 100% on the same time last year. The nameplate’s rapid rise has propelled it to No. 2 on the charts, a position it hasn’t held for yonks but one it expects to hang on to. Motoring Industry Association (MIA) numbers show … [Read more...] about Kiwis like Mitsubishi – its sales are up over 100% this year
First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …
New-generation Land Rover Defenders undergoing tests in Britain, Europe, and the United States are trialing 2.0-litre petrol and diesel Ingenium engines, although JLR won’t confirm the identity of the powertrains ... … [Read more...] about First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …
VW Beetle scuttles to a record speed run
A heavily modified Volkswagen Beetle recorded 330.111km/h (204mph) at the 2016 World of Speed event on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Its 2.0-litre engine was specially rebuilt to deliver 405kW, the car was lowered to aid aerodynamics, and its interior was stripped to accommodate a roll cage, lightweight racing seat and harness. Two parachutes built into the rear … [Read more...] about VW Beetle scuttles to a record speed run