Land Rover has hinted what its next Discovery range might look like with the Vision concept, unveiled at the New York motor show. But the fifth-generation new Discovery won’t be confined to a single model with optional engines as it is now, but a new family of vehicles, the off-road specialist has confirmed. Models sharing the Discovery nameplate and sitting under the … [Read more...] about Journey of Discovery for next-generation Land Rover
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Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse
[toggle title_open="Car specification" title_closed="Car specification" hide="yes" border="yes" style="default" excerpt_length="0" read_more_text="Read More" read_less_text="Read Less" include_excerpt_html="no"]Price: $42,990/$46,990 Engine: 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol turbo,118kW/201Nm Transmission: Five-speed automated manual, or traditional five-speed manual Fuel … [Read more...] about Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse
What’s in a name? Kia tells all about its Pro_cee’d GT
It could be said that two things in New Zealand might count against sales of Kia’s new hot hatchback: one, that it has three doors and, two, that it comes only with a six-speed manual gearbox. There is little wiggle room in the market these days for three-door hatchbacks, let alone manual gearboxes. But Kia Motors NZ general manager Todd McDonald isn’t exactly going to flood … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? Kia tells all about its Pro_cee’d GT
Recall sucks out $800 million from Toyota’s bank balance
The recall by Toyota of around 6.4 million vehicles worldwide might be precautionary, but it will slash an estimated NZ$800 million off the carmaker’s first quarter profit, say investment analysts in the United States. Toyota won’t fit all the bill – it will share it with its suppliers, including its affiliated company Aisin Seiki, which made the potentially faulty seat rails … [Read more...] about Recall sucks out $800 million from Toyota’s bank balance
Reporter’s fiery death at the wheel: was it a cyberattack?
Michael Hastings was a top American investigative journalist. His profile of General Stanley McCrystal in Rolling Stone magazine ended the career of one of America’s top soldiers. The 2010 article documented the widespread contempt for civilian government officials by the general and his staff and ultimately resulted in McChrystal's resignation as US forces and NATO head in … [Read more...] about Reporter’s fiery death at the wheel: was it a cyberattack?