The finalists for the 2013 New Zealand Car of the Year are a mixed bag, including three sports utility vehicles, a sports car, a luxury vehicle and, for the first time, an electric offering. The NZ Automobile Association and NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild will announce the winner in Auckland on December 5. The top 10 finalists are: Ford Kuga Holden Volt Holden … [Read more...] about Top 10 for NZ car of the year
volvo
The top five concept cars at Frankfurt
Car designers all say the same thing: coming up with a concept car that immediately turns heads is hard enough. Making one that blends elements from the past and present with design ideas for the future is harder still. Actually showing one that says “follow us, we’re heading in a different direction”, takes some sort of commitment. 1. Citroen Cactus Citroen has … [Read more...] about The top five concept cars at Frankfurt
Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection
Check out the amazing world first Cyclist Detection system invented by Volvo. The software scans for cyclists in front of the vehicle and gives off beeps for any close contact. If the cyclist veers in front of the vehicle, the car automatically brakes, savings a certain injury or fatality. … [Read more...] about Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection
Volvo launches voice activated music system with Spotify
Volvo is launching the first voice activated music system with Spotify. You can be completely hands free and call out your favourite artist. Just say "The Beatles Day Tripper" and before you know it you'll be singing along to your favourite track. … [Read more...] about Volvo launches voice activated music system with Spotify
V40 pedestrian airbag as fitted to Volvo V40
The new Volvo V40 is equipped with pedestrian airbags. The airbags are designed to protect pedestrians in case of impact to the vehicle's front. Made for city traffic where cars and people share the same space, it operates at speeds between 20-50 kilometers per hour. … [Read more...] about V40 pedestrian airbag as fitted to Volvo V40