Ford is expected to update its advertising campaigns in New Zealand to highlight its most recent success – being named No. 1 ‘green’ brand in the world, taking the top spot away from arch-rival Toyota. “Being ranked No. 1 on Interbrand’s 2014 list will assure our customers here in New Zealand that their Ford has been built in an environmentally responsible and sustainable … [Read more...] about Global ‘green’ winner Ford plans tell-all campaign in NZ
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Suspect airbags in thousands of NZ-new and used vehicles
New Zealand hasn’t escaped a worldwide recall of millions of vehicles fitted with suspect airbags made by Japanese company Takata, the world’s second biggest automotive safety parts maker. Toyota NZ has already identified more than 5000 NZ-new Avensis (above), Corolla and Picnic models that had Takata front airbags fitted, and now Nissan, Honda and Mazda are working to find … [Read more...] about Suspect airbags in thousands of NZ-new and used vehicles
Nissan NZ slashes $30,000 off electric LEAF – it’s now at $39,990
Nissan New Zealand has slashed a mind-boggling $30,000 off the price of its battery-electric LEAF, the boldest sign yet of its commitment to a zero-emissions world. Nissan’s seven North Island and two South Island LEAF dealerships will from today have the car (above) available from $39,990, a price clearly aimed at injecting some fizz into the sluggish electric vehicle (EV) … [Read more...] about Nissan NZ slashes $30,000 off electric LEAF – it’s now at $39,990
First pictures – new Nissan Navara more ‘durable and efficient’
The buoyant ute market in New Zealand will become even more competitive going into 2015 when Nissan unveils its new Navara. The Japanese carmaker, sitting third on the top 10 commercial sales ladder behind the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, has revealed the first official pictures of its 12th-generation workhorse, the NP300 Navara. But there are scant details – the ute … [Read more...] about First pictures – new Nissan Navara more ‘durable and efficient’
Subaru WRX – ‘best bang for buck’ is too crude for latest model
The fourth-generation WRX is the best yet. Subaru said it would be, after ditching the Impreza badge from the third-generation model. The new sedan contains all of the ‘bang for your buck’ elements of the previous three models but adds a level of refinement and sophistication that rivals the best of the European hot … [Read more...] about Subaru WRX – ‘best bang for buck’ is too crude for latest model