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Latest police recruit from Skoda likely to end up with office job

August 4, 2021 by Alastair Sloane

The latest Skoda Superb being trialled by the New Zealand Police will most likely end up with an office job rather than a Prime One role in the front line. Not because it’s a tenderfoot, more that the Superb iV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that – like all PHEVs – does what it does best pootling around city and suburban streets. That’s the beat where the … [Read more...] about Latest police recruit from Skoda likely to end up with office job

When Rodney met Possum: what it means for the new Skoda Scala

October 1, 2019 by Alastair Sloane

Skoda NZ’s new general manager Rodney Gillard (above) couldn’t have timed it better: literally days after his appointment he got to wheel out the company’s new hatchback, the five-door Scala. “It’s going to help us put a footprint into a segment that we have probably struggled a bit,” said Gillard. He means the small car sector – but Scala’s big-as boot and roomy cabin … [Read more...] about When Rodney met Possum: what it means for the new Skoda Scala

First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range

May 23, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

Skoda’s new Kodiaq SUV has clearly influenced the design of the smaller Karoq – and it will clearly shape future vehicles from the Czech carmaker. Kodiaq went on sale in NZ a week or so ago, priced from $39,990. Karoq – replacement for the Yeti – will be here around April next year. A smaller Karoq, dubbed baby Karoq, is under development. Think of it as a rival for the … [Read more...] about First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range

How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV

May 16, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

The first sign Skoda’s head office in New Zealand knew it was on to a good thing with its seven-seat Kodiaq SUV was when it posted on Facebook images of the vehicle itself, many months before it landed in the country. The ‘Likes’ came quickly, along with a favourable comment here and there. NZ general manager Greg Leet personally replied to each one. The first day on … [Read more...] about How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV

Czech-mate! Skoda NZ on record roll leading into 2017

October 31, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

Skoda goes into next year on the back of a record 2016 in New Zealand and with two important new models joining the fleet, the new-look Octavia sedan and wagon and all-new Kodiaq SUV. Both will arrive around April to spearhead what Skoda predicts will be another record year of growth. With two months of 2016 left, it has already chalked up more sales than the 1006 it … [Read more...] about Czech-mate! Skoda NZ on record roll leading into 2017

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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