The SUV market in New Zealand will become even more crowded and competitive over the next couple of years as both luxury and mid-market carmakers introduce first-time models. The so-called lifestyle vehicles are the hottest items on the sales charts and accounted for just over four out of every 10 passenger cars sold to the end of October this year. That ratio is expected … [Read more...] about SUV sales soar – and there are more new models to come
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Lotus ‘restructuring’ another round of blood-letting
News that Lotus is going though yet another rebuild, this time with the potential loss of more than 300 jobs, brings to mind the blood-letting after the British brand hired former Ferrari executive Dany Bahar in 2009. The restructuring before the latest round of restructuring came at the Paris motor show in 2010. I was at the Lotus stand, waiting for the press conference to … [Read more...] about Lotus ‘restructuring’ another round of blood-letting
Maserati prices new sedan to take on Audi, Benz, BMW, Lexus
Maserati has priced its new rear-drive Ghibli sedan range from between $129,990 and $149,990 to go head-to-head for the first time ever with premium four-door rivals like Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series, and Lexus GS. The price range brings the Fiat-owned Italian stallion into a more competitive place in the luxury segment, at nearly $65,000 below the previous … [Read more...] about Maserati prices new sedan to take on Audi, Benz, BMW, Lexus