If Citroen distributor Sime Darby’s sales plan works, it will result in year-on-year growth never before seen in the New Zealand new-vehicle industry. The French carmaker is aiming for sales of 450 vehicles in 2014, a whopping 50 per cent hike on last year’s 301 sales. Says Citroen divisional manager Simon Rose: “Our sales last year were up 20 per cent on 2012 and we believe … [Read more...] about Modern Picasso paints a pretty good picture
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Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow
We have shown you spy pictures of the so-called Jeepster testing in Scandanavia, but this is the first time the entry-level Jeep has been caught on video. Check out the square tail-lights and a glimpse of the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with built-in controls. The FiatChrysler product will have an Italian cousin in the form of the Fiat 500X. Word is one or the … [Read more...] about Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow
Ford salutes the 80th birthday of its Australian ute
Ford is celebrating the 80th birthday of one of its most iconic vehicles, the Australian ute. The first carry-all rolled off the assembly line in Melbourne in 1934. Not only was it an Australian invention, but the concept was exported to the world and reinterpreted by other carmakers. The story of the first Ford ute is a key part of the carmaker’s heritage. Like all good … [Read more...] about Ford salutes the 80th birthday of its Australian ute
Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
Ogling an attractive woman pedestrian is one of the main causes of driver distraction among men, says a survey. A quarter of male drivers admitted that a shapely female turned their heads – but only three per cent of women said a good-looking man took their fancy. The survey followed the case of a British man who was fined $100 and told to take a driver awareness course … [Read more...] about Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
Ford to ditch Windows voice control for Blackberry system
Ford is expected to soon confirm it will ditch its Windows-based Sync infotainment system in favour of new technology from phone specialist Blackberry. The carmaker’s head office in Detroit has refused to comment. “We do not discuss details of our work with others or speculate on future products for competitive reasons,” said Ford spokeswoman Susannah order generic viagra … [Read more...] about Ford to ditch Windows voice control for Blackberry system