The first examples of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class are expected in New Zealand before the end of the year. There will be more models later, including a long-wheelbase and an extra-long-wheelbase. The extra-long model is expected to be available only for the Chinese market. To avoid any confusion, it isn’t the Pullman, the luxo-limousine due to break cover in Europe next … [Read more...] about Mercedes S class XL
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Volvo concept becomes V8 Supercars reality
The all-wheel-drive S60 Polestar Volvo concept unveiled last year had a boosted six-cylinder engine delivering 380kW and 575Nm of torque. Volvo claimed a 0-100km/h sprint time of 3.9 seconds. Christian Dahl, the CEO and founder of Polestar Performance, let it slip that a production version might actually arrive in showrooms. But things changed. The production model did … [Read more...] about Volvo concept becomes V8 Supercars reality
First the BMW coupe, then the open-top
BMW has released a handful of stylised pictures of the 4-Series convertible, but here is the real thing, wearing a mild disguise. The 4-Series open-top is expected to make its first official appearance at the Los Angeles motor show in a couple of weeks before going on sale in Europe and the United States early next year. BMW NZ corporate affairs manager Ed Finn says the … [Read more...] about First the BMW coupe, then the open-top
Ford’s new automatic parking aid
The Ford Focus Titanium as well the Kuga Titanium are available in New Zealand with Active Park Assist, which semi-automatically parallel parks the car. The driver just operates the brakes and accelerator. But Ford has now developed a whole new automated parking system … and not just for parallel parking. … [Read more...] about Ford’s new automatic parking aid
Volvo turns car panels into batteries
Volvo has developed cutting-edge technology to replace the large and bulky battery packs used in today’s electric cars. It’s a composite nanomaterial that can transform a car’s bodywork into batteries that can store electricty, The material is made from strong, thin layers of carbon fibres blended with a polymer resin, with nano-structured batteries … [Read more...] about Volvo turns car panels into batteries