It’s 50 years since three-point seatbelts were needed to be fitted to the front seats of cars and light vehicles in New Zealand – and 40 years since driver and front passenger were required by law to wear them. Cars registered after January 1, 1965, had to be fitted with front seatbelts, but it wasn't compulsory to wear them until 10 years later. Between times, New … [Read more...] about Seatbelts: 50 years on in NZ they are still saving lives
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A peek at the future – what NZ buyers can expect
This is how designers working for European spy agency Automedia think the Mercedes-Benz GLC (above) will look when it lands in New Zealand this year. They have used pictures of the camouflaged GLC as a guide. The illustrations of the Audi Q1, Mini Countryman and Volvo XC60 on this page are also based on many pictures of camouflaged prototypes. The GLC replaces the GLK, … [Read more...] about A peek at the future – what NZ buyers can expect
New Volvo system warns drivers of potential collision with cyclists
Volvo is about to demonstrate helmet-mounted technology that aims to reduce collisions between cars and cyclists. The two-way communications technology is integrated into both the helmet and the car’s safety warning systems and was developed with fellow Swedish companies Ericsson and sports gear-maker POC. Volvo will use its new XC90 sports utility vehicle to show off the … [Read more...] about New Volvo system warns drivers of potential collision with cyclists
New Audi Q7 sheds weight equivalent to a ‘concert grand piano’
The new Audi Q7 weighs in at 1995kg, around 325kg lighter than the outgoing model, shedding bulk that is roughly “the equivalent of a concert grand piano”, says the carmaker. Audi took the covers off the second-generation SUV before its first official unveiling at next month’s Detroit motor show. It revealed a smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient Q7 that will arrive in … [Read more...] about New Audi Q7 sheds weight equivalent to a ‘concert grand piano’
Volvo sets NZ sales record as it gears up for new SUV
Volvo will hit the ground running in New Zealand next month as it prepares to unveil the new XC90, its flagship SUV that company design chief Anders Gunnarson has called the “absolute Volvo”. The Swedish carmaker is already having a record year in NZ, passing 400 sales in the last week of November to notch up 80 per cent growth on 2013. “The 400 registrations in a single … [Read more...] about Volvo sets NZ sales record as it gears up for new SUV