Lotus distributor European Automotive Imports is looking at bringing into New Zealand and Australia the Elise S Cup R, one of the many track-only racers that compete in the famous British brand’s international series. EAI, one of ex-pat New Zealand businessman Neville Crichton’s companies, is talking to Lotus HQ about the availability of the Cup R Elise for events on both … [Read more...] about Lotus eyes Elise track car for Downunder market
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Toyota, Holden chiefs welcome consumer law change
The chief executives of two of New Zealand’s main nameplates, Toyota and Holden, strongly support consumer law changes to better protect used car buyers. Toyota CEO Alistair Davis (pictured above top right) said he welcomed moves by Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss to “provide more meaningful information” on the Consumer Information Notice, the used car fact … [Read more...] about Toyota, Holden chiefs welcome consumer law change
Kia Optima range gets up-market upgrades
Kia has pulled $500 off the price of its premium 2014 Optima Limited sedan model while loading it with technology that not long ago was found only in luxury line-ups. The 2014 range of LX, EX, and Limited Optimas has just gone on sale in New Zealand, priced from $42,490 for the entry-level LX and $45,990 for the better equipped EX. Updates include revised styling inside and … [Read more...] about Kia Optima range gets up-market upgrades
Kiwi Bamber gets ‘yes’ vote from Porsche race bosses
New Zealand race driver Earl Bamber has picked up financial backing of more than $320,000 for his Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup campaign in Europe next year. The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia series winner, Bamber, 23, won the Porsche Motorsport International Cup Scholarship challenge, a two-day shootout between seven of the best drivers in the global one-make series. Bamber was … [Read more...] about Kiwi Bamber gets ‘yes’ vote from Porsche race bosses
Subaru starts on new Legacy as Tribeca bites the dust
No surprise that the new Subaru Impreza WRX is to be unveiled at next week’s Los Angeles motor show – but what wasn’t expected is a new Legacy concept. That and further confirmation that Subaru will replace the Tribeca SUV with an altogether new seven-seater. But it won’t be a seamless introduction – the new seven-up model isn’t expected to appear for at least a year or … [Read more...] about Subaru starts on new Legacy as Tribeca bites the dust