Subaru has unveiled the fourth-generation Impreza WRX at the Los Angeles motor show, under a spotlight that also shone on a concept of the new Legacy sedan. The WRX will go on sale in New Zealand in April, followed a few months later by the go-faster STi variant. The sedan-only WRX uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre boxer engine in place of the 2.5-litre unit in the current … [Read more...] about New WRX sedan handles ‘like it’s on rails’
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Falcon XR8 returns for Ford’s final fling
The famous Falcon GT badge will be killed off next year when Ford shuts down its go-fast arm, Ford Performance Vehicles. But the carmaker has attempted to soften the blow somewhat by resurrecting the Falcon XR8 – if only temporarily. The XR8 will be sold alongside existing XR6 and XR6 Turbo models when the updated final Falcon and Territory range appears late in 2014, … [Read more...] about Falcon XR8 returns for Ford’s final fling
Ford’s new automatic parking aid
The Ford Focus Titanium as well the Kuga Titanium are available in New Zealand with Active Park Assist, which semi-automatically parallel parks the car. The driver just operates the brakes and accelerator. But Ford has now developed a whole new automated parking system … and not just for parallel parking. … [Read more...] about Ford’s new automatic parking aid
Ford’s new Mustang, from digital workbench
Digital images of the new Ford Mustang have been published on Mustang6G.com, a site devoted to the sixth-generation muscle car. It says the pictures have been “refined from CAD (computer-aided design) images of the actual car, with various spy photos used as a starting point.” It adds: “What you see here is a digitally accurate preview of the base 2015 Mustang.” The new … [Read more...] about Ford’s new Mustang, from digital workbench
Top 10 for NZ car of the year
The finalists for the 2013 New Zealand Car of the Year are a mixed bag, including three sports utility vehicles, a sports car, a luxury vehicle and, for the first time, an electric offering. The NZ Automobile Association and NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild will announce the winner in Auckland on December 5. The top 10 finalists are: Ford Kuga Holden Volt Holden … [Read more...] about Top 10 for NZ car of the year