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Emergency breakdown kit – all you need

May 23, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Emergency breakdown kit

It’s every driver’s nightmare. You’re driving along, it’s dark and wet, when suddenly you notice something’s not right with your car. Perhaps it’s that squeak that seems to be getting louder – a grinding noise maybe. It could even be something more definite – your lights have failed or your tyre is flat! Because cars are relatively complex machines, with lots of parts, there’s … [Read more...] about Emergency breakdown kit – all you need

Avoid driver fatigue

May 23, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Asleep at wheel

Driver fatigue is commonly thought of as falling asleep at the wheel. However, falling asleep is an extreme stage of fatigue. You can be fatigued to the point of having your driving impaired well before you ‘nod off’ at the wheel. Fatigue kills. In 2001 driver fatigue was identified as a contributing factor in 42 fatal crashes and 498 injury crashes. This represents … [Read more...] about Avoid driver fatigue

Winter driving tips

May 22, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Tyres

Winter in New Zealand means everything from snow and ice to torrential rain and fog. It can be challenging. If you’re not prepared, driving in the winter can be hard. It doesn’t need to be though, and good vehicle preparation, knowledge and driving techniques will help make sure you get to wherever it is you’re going. Get your vehicle ‘winter ready’ Winter is a time of … [Read more...] about Winter driving tips

Staying safe – fire extinguishers, first aid kits and safety triangles

May 22, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

First aid kit

Even though modern cars are much more reliable these days, failures can happen and emergencies can crop up. To get through any emergency you find yourself facing, there’s certain basics you should think about including in your vehicle. Between them, these three things could be the difference between a modest inconvenience and a traumatic incident. None of them are expensive, … [Read more...] about Staying safe – fire extinguishers, first aid kits and safety triangles

10 simple steps to lower your fuel costs

May 22, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Fuel efficiency

It's easy to reduce your fuel consumption. Service and tune your vehicle Regularly service and tune your vehicle as this could reduce your fuel consumption by up to 4 percent. Also, replace worn components such as spark plugs and regularly change lubricants and filters. Oil and fuel Use the recommended grade of oil and fuel to maximise fuel economy, use the oil and fuel … [Read more...] about 10 simple steps to lower your fuel costs

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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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