BMW has softened the look of its next-generation X6 so it no longer looks like it spends each day pumping iron. The new car’s proportions are less dramatic: there’s a longer front overhang and a more rounded roofline to boost rear headroom, while a more squared-off rear should help boot space. The new X6 is filmed here on the Nurburgring circuit. It is expected in New Zealand … [Read more...] about New BMW X6 is no longer muscle-bound
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Three-cylinder Ford Fiesta is bee’s knees, say women judges
The new three-cylinder Ford Fiesta was all along the car to beat in the Women’s World Car of the Year awards, says New Zealand’s Sandy Myhre, the judging panel’s chief executive. “It was clear from the outset that the 1.0-litre Fiesta EcoBoost had struck a chord with our panel of female motoring experts,” said Myhre. “Women play a significant but often overlooked role in … [Read more...] about Three-cylinder Ford Fiesta is bee’s knees, say women judges
Saab kick-starts ‘small and humble’ production numbers
Born-again carmaker Saab has begun production at its factory in Sweden of the 9-3 sedan and liftback – but don’t expect the badge to ever appear in New Zealand again. A Reuters report said the 9-3 would initially be built in “small and humble numbers” and sold in China and Sweden only. Assembly at the Trollhattan plant was given the go-ahead after Saab’s new owners built … [Read more...] about Saab kick-starts ‘small and humble’ production numbers
Spied! A five-door Mini decked out for paint job
Mini has built a five-door hatchback, a stretched version of the new three-door model unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show. Anonymous pictures of a prototype taped up for painting at the Mini factory in Oxford, England, are doing the rounds of the internet. A hint that a five-door might be in the mix came at the Los Angeles motor show where Mini unveiled the … [Read more...] about Spied! A five-door Mini decked out for paint job
New Mercedes-Benz GLK to go global
The current Mercedes-Benz GLK hasn’t been available for right-hand drive markets, but that will change with the second-generation SUV model, seen here under camouflage. The new GLK will be larger than the model it replaces in order to make room for the smaller Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new dimensions mean the GLK will better match rivals such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in terms of … [Read more...] about New Mercedes-Benz GLK to go global