Volkswagen has done what was expected, replaced the four-cylinder diesel engines in its facelifted Polo range with Euro6-compliant three-cylinder units. But the thrifty oil-burners aren’t likely to be among the engine options when the facelifted hatchback lands in New Zealand later this year. Instead, VW is expected to continue with 1.4-litre petrol power, something it … [Read more...] about Mini Golf – that’s where the updated Polo hatchback is headed
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Star cars of the Detroit motor show
Star cars of the Detroit motor show Some are concepts, perhaps unlikely ever to make it into production, others are road-ready. A few of the road-ready models on show in Detroit will arrive in New Zealand this year. Mercedes-Benz GLA-and C-Class Three all-wheel-drive GLA variants will go on sale here this year, all powered by turbocharged 2.0-litre engines. The 200 … [Read more...] about Star cars of the Detroit motor show
Volkswagen lines up go-faster Golf models
Volkswagen wasted no time cashing in on the Golf hatchback winning the country’s main car of the year award for 2013. No sooner had VW general manager Tom Ruddenklau accepted the NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild/AA gong for the seventh-generation Golf, than he confirmed the arrival in the New Year of two new go-faster Golf models. One is the Golf GTi Performance, a slightly … [Read more...] about Volkswagen lines up go-faster Golf models
Top 10 for NZ car of the year
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
Skoda and VW use digital App to improve life behind wheel
Volkswagen and Skoda are offering New Zealand drivers a new way to improve life on the road. It’s via an App – application software – that can be download for smartphones from the VW or Skoda websites. Skoda was first to launch the the App, followed by VW a week or so later. Both brands – distributed here by European Motor Distributors – offer pretty much the same App … [Read more...] about Skoda and VW use digital App to improve life behind wheel