The SUV market in New Zealand will become even more crowded and competitive over the next couple of years as both luxury and mid-market carmakers introduce first-time models. The so-called lifestyle vehicles are the hottest items on the sales charts and accounted for just over four out of every 10 passenger cars sold to the end of October this year. That ratio is expected … [Read more...] about SUV sales soar – and there are more new models to come
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Volvo XC90 heads to NZ equipped with safety world firsts
Volvo is promising that its second-generation XC90 will be the safest and most fuel-friendly SUV on the market when it lands in New Zealand around the middle of next year. It will first break cover here in February when two models go on show during the stopover for the Volvo round-the-world yacht race. “At this stage,” said Volvo NZ general manager Stephen Kenchington, “we … [Read more...] about Volvo XC90 heads to NZ equipped with safety world firsts
Driver-less cars could be re-programmed as lethal weapons, says FBI
An FBI report uncovered by British newspaper The Guardian reveals law enforcement fears that autonomous cars like the current Google project could one day be used as “lethal weapons”. It predicts that cars which drive themselves without any human input are ‘game-changers’ – with the potential to revolutionise high-speed chases and impact on what both police and crooks can do … [Read more...] about Driver-less cars could be re-programmed as lethal weapons, says FBI
A touch of glass – new Volvo gets gearshift made of crystal
Volvo is still keeping exterior pictures of its new XC90 SUV under wraps, but images of the interior reveal a touch of real luxury – a crystal gearshift crafted by Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden, and diamond-cut controls for the stop-start button and volume control. They are among a number of classy gimmicks that Volvo says will complete one of the most technically advanced … [Read more...] about A touch of glass – new Volvo gets gearshift made of crystal
Carmakers tune in to Apple’s CarPlay system
Volvo is one of the first carmakers to endorse Apple’s CarPlay technology, which seamlessly pairs the iPhone with a vehicle’s infotainment system. Apple unveiled CarPlay at the Geneva motor show, saying that Volvo, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz would immediately introduce the system. Others hopping on the CarPlay bandwagon include BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, … [Read more...] about Carmakers tune in to Apple’s CarPlay system