Used car buyers in New Zealand will get a better deal under Government changes to consumer laws. Traders in used vehicles will have to provide buyers with more information on a vehicle’s history under amendments to the Consumer Information Notice. Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss’ move to better protect car buyers comes amid mounting evidence of damaged used … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Gov’t to tighten laws on sale of used cars
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Falcon XR8 returns for Ford’s final fling
The famous Falcon GT badge will be killed off next year when Ford shuts down its go-fast arm, Ford Performance Vehicles. But the carmaker has attempted to soften the blow somewhat by resurrecting the Falcon XR8 – if only temporarily. The XR8 will be sold alongside existing XR6 and XR6 Turbo models when the updated final Falcon and Territory range appears late in 2014, … [Read more...] about Falcon XR8 returns for Ford’s final fling
Guessing game over Mercedes-Benz engines
There is debate about what’s under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, the car that will replace the CL-Class. Those who have spied it testing at the Nurburgring reckon it’s using a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, despite reports the engine is to be shelved. Others say it’s a V12, a detuned version of the 6.0-litre twin-turbo 465kW/1000Nm unit Benz has confirmed will go … [Read more...] about Guessing game over Mercedes-Benz engines
Genesis sedan a luxury first for Hyundai NZ
Hyundai will next year enter the luxury segment for the first time in New Zealand when it lands the Genesis sedan. The carmaker believes the premium rear-drive four-door will forever change the way New Zealanders look at the South Korean brand, No. 4 on the 2013 top 10 list behind Toyota, Ford, and Holden. The Genesis nameplate has been around since 2008 as a sedan and … [Read more...] about Genesis sedan a luxury first for Hyundai NZ
Civvy street salutes military might – without weapons
The US Army’s Jeep was the first military vehicle to make the transition to civvy street. Its success would usher in a new breed of go-anyhere vehicles for military and civilian use, starting with the Land Rover in 1948. The Volkswagen Kubelwagen came later, along with the Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan Patrol, Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen … others followed. General Motors’ … [Read more...] about Civvy street salutes military might – without weapons