American motorsport legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are one and the same to generations of car fans. Here, Ford tells how the Shelby Mustang came to be, some time after Shelby – who died last year, aged 89 – called the 1964 original Mustang a “secretary’s car.” … [Read more...] about History of the Shelby Mustang
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The new Alfa Romeo 4C
Three-time Formula One winner and current Ferrari test driver Giancarlo Fisichella tries out the new Alfa Romeo 4C on the Balocco circuit in Italy, where Alfa has been testing its cars since the 1960s. Expect the 4C to be available in New Zealand within the next 18 months. … [Read more...] about The new Alfa Romeo 4C
History of the Mercedes S-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will land in New Zealand before Christmas. The S-Class badge first appeared in the 1950s with the Type 300, also known as the Adenauer. Here’s a history of the S-Class filmed at the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. … [Read more...] about History of the Mercedes S-Class
Jaden Leeming vs Peugeot 208 GTi
How do you get a front-drive Peugeot 208 GTi to behave like a rear-drive car and spin in circles? Easy, you strap plastic kitchen cutting boards under the rear wheels so the tyres can’t grip. That’s what Peugeot did to advertise its new pocket rocket. It linked with Red Bull-sponsored BMX hotshot Jaden Leeming to choreograph “man on a bike versus car.” … [Read more...] about Jaden Leeming vs Peugeot 208 GTi
Learner driver rolls car in seconds
Clipping a curb or missing a gear change within seconds of taking your first driving test is every learner’s nightmare ... but to roll a car with the instructor screaming “Brake! Brake!” in your ear? That’s what happened to a South Korean woman who spectacularly failed her test within 10 seconds of starting it. The dashboard-mounted video footage was posted on YouTube and … [Read more...] about Learner driver rolls car in seconds