Ford is expected to update its advertising campaigns in New Zealand to highlight its most recent success – being named No. 1 ‘green’ brand in the world, taking the top spot away from arch-rival Toyota. “Being ranked No. 1 on Interbrand’s 2014 list will assure our customers here in New Zealand that their Ford has been built in an environmentally responsible and sustainable … [Read more...] about Global ‘green’ winner Ford plans tell-all campaign in NZ
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Google, Apple race to get control of in-car infotainment
Google is about to take on Apple for control of dashboard computing, the world of in-car infotainment that ultimately could link smartphones to a vehicle’s own controls and display screen. Google is this week expected to unveil its first in-car interface for Android smartphones, likely to be called Google Auto Link. It would directly compete with the iPhone interface, … [Read more...] about Google, Apple race to get control of in-car infotainment
May sales: Suzuki Swift the most popular new car
The Suzuki Swift was the best-selling new passenger car in New Zealand in May, trumping long-time front-runner the Toyota Corolla. There wasn’t much in it, the Swift (above) and Corolla each sharing four per cent of the segment but Swift recording 272 registrations to Corolla’s 241. In third place was the Mazda CX-5 with 230 units, a continuing reflection of the strong SUV … [Read more...] about May sales: Suzuki Swift the most popular new car
New i20 Hyundai hatchback likely to grow in size
Hyundai gave the i20 a facelift two years ago – now the South Korean company is preparing the next-generation model, as this video of a prototype testing in Scandanavia shows. The all-new i20 is likely to grow in size and adopt many of the styling cues seen on the recently unveiled i10. The i20 prototype features an enlarged lower front grille, sweptback headlights, vertical … [Read more...] about New i20 Hyundai hatchback likely to grow in size
New i20 hatchback likely to be Hyundai’s first ‘N’ car
The next-generation i20 Hyundai hatchback is expected to be the first to wear the company’s new high-performance ‘N’ division badge. The standard car has been spied testing in Spain ahead of its debut in Europe next year. Photographers from spy agency Automedia say the new model is slightly bigger overall than the current example, allowing more cabin space and a longer … [Read more...] about New i20 hatchback likely to be Hyundai’s first ‘N’ car