The headlights on many popular SUVs are inadequate, says American motoring watchdog the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It tested 21 models and only four received an ‘acceptable’ rating. The headlights in the other 17 were either ‘poor’ or ‘marginable.’ See the video below. The best performing headlights belonged to the Mazda CX-3, said the IIHS. The SUV … [Read more...] about SUV headlights leave safety watchdog in the dark
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Up the boohai with an Aussie sheila and a new Mazda SUV
I knew the Aussie sheila on the sat-nav would get me into trouble when she said: “Take the first exit on the roundabout to Gor-don-ton road.” What? Then it dawned: She means Gordonton Road. As in Gordon-ton in the Waikato. Dear Lord, what next? She didn’t disappoint. Her words thereafter remained firmly wrapped around the first syllables of every placename. She had become Dr … [Read more...] about Up the boohai with an Aussie sheila and a new Mazda SUV
Renault banks on light commercials and new SUV for more growth in 2015
The range of compact SUVs in New Zealand gets another new addition towards the middle of the year in the form of the Renault Captur, expected to land with a wide choice of exterior and interior customisation options. “We are excited about it, no question,” said Renault NZ general manager Chris Blair. He was expecting the Captur in February/March but demand elsewhere has pushed … [Read more...] about Renault banks on light commercials and new SUV for more growth in 2015
Mazda CX-5 gets facelift to welcome in the new and smaller CX-3
Mazda is giving its popular CX-5 SUV a mild facelift to pretty much coincide with the upcoming official appearance of the smaller CX-3. The changes only target a few elements, like the headlights, tail-lights and grille as seen in these spy photos from European agency Automedia. All seem to fall in line with the latest evolution of the Kodo design language seen on the new … [Read more...] about Mazda CX-5 gets facelift to welcome in the new and smaller CX-3