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All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type

November 17, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum says of the battery-electric I-Pace concept the British carmaker expects to put into production in 2018: "This is probably the most important car since the E-Type, I really mean that. "And when we get this car out into production and it gains recognition and popularity, I think history will show it's a significant step for the brand. “Not … [Read more...] about All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type

Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price

August 22, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

The first Shelby Cobra (above) has become the most expensive American car sold at auction, fetching US$13.75 million (NZ$18.8m) at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. But the undoubted star of the auction scene was the 1956 Le Mans winner, a 1955 Jaguar D-Type which fetched US$21.780,000 (NZ$29.8m). Jaguar magazine said chassis number XKD501 was the first … [Read more...] about Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price

Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history

August 21, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

British-designed, Swiss-made watch brand Christopher Ward is launching a pair of new limited-edition timepieces, both inspired by milestones in Great Britain’s car racing history. The C9 D-Type pays homage to the Jaguar D-Type that won three Le Mans championships from 1955 to 1957, while the C9DB4 ‘1VEV’ is a ticking tribute to the Aston Martin D84 GT Zagato raced in … [Read more...] about Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history

Ford Ranger hot property – sets record for registrations

August 6, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

The continuing popularity of the Ford Ranger ute in New Zealand shows up in year-on-year figures: at the end of July last year 3494 had been registered – this year 4925 are on the Motor Industry Association’s (MIA) books. That’s growth for the Ranger of 41% over the same seven-month period in 2015, one reason why it’s the No. 1 selling vehicle in the country in 2016 and why … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger hot property – sets record for registrations

Baby Jaguar F-Pace gets out and about before 2018 launch

July 27, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

The Jaguar F-Pace has just landed in New Zealand and already the British company is testing a smaller variant, such is the worldwide demand for SUVs. The new model is expected to go into production in 2018 and powered by Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) new family of Ingenium engines. But it is unlikely to get the family’s new 3.0-litre inline sixes, even though they have been … [Read more...] about Baby Jaguar F-Pace gets out and about before 2018 launch

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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