Five joins BMW count

Nov 24 7:19 am

With fewer creases and more crispness, the new BMW 5-Series unveiled just this morning will likely shape up as a strong presence in New Zealand roads.How long it'll take to make a huge difference to BMW sales in New Zealand when it lands mid next-year... Read more...

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Zoom-Zoom-Room

Mon, November 23, 2009, 7:39 am EST

Hard to imagine anyone putting the boot into the Mazda2 - it's become one of New Zealand's more popular small cars, after all.But now the maker has done just that. Turned the nippy, neat-looking hatchback into a sedan.Sounds interesting? If you think... Read more...

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Porsche hear and now

Fri, November 20, 2009, 1:50 am EST

Fancy yourself as a pukka Porsche punter?Then for you, my friend, comes ze special test - picking the firm's products by their distinctive engine sounds alone ...That's the challenge Porsche is inviting British enthusiasts to undertake, though thanks... Read more...

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Focus RS back on the boil

Thu, November 19, 2009, 9:03 am EST

Still fancy the idea of having a World Rally Championship-inspired European hot hatch with jaw-dropping visual impact in your driveway?Good news, then. A change of policy and kinder exchange rates have allowed Ford New Zealand to take a serious second... Read more...

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Once more with Seoul

Wed, November 18, 2009, 9:35 am EST

The Koreans are coming? Old news. Actually the Koreans are well-established here. . . and now they're now concentrating on conquering. In 2009, Kiwis have really taken to Korean cars - even if they don't even know it.... Read more...

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Prado: Substantial sophisticate

Tue, November 17, 2009, 7:43 am EST

City trendsetters might now be less keen on urban assault-style four-wheel-drives, but there's still enough country business to keep the Toyota Prado on top of the large lugger game.So says Steve Prangnell, Toyota New Zealand's general manager of sales... Read more...

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American dream not over

Mon, November 16, 2009, 9:44 am EST

Kiwis will not be left wanting by a Fiat-led wholesale rebirth of Chrysler and its all-American affiliates, the distributor has assured.As many as three new Chrysler products, three Dodge and five Jeep models - all as yet unseen - are likely to be in... Read more...

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Mitsubishi to the four

Fri, November 13, 2009, 7:40 am EST

Even the formed road drive out to Paharoa Station, a weather-blasted sheep and cattle holding on the Wairarapa coastline, has its moments. Switchbacks, drop-offs, deep gravel and pretty much single lane.Measured against the return run, along farm tracks... Read more...

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Hard road for Mistubishi NZ

Thu, November 12, 2009, 10:31 am EST

Re-entry into the maker's top 10, doubling market share and addressing a near 50 percent drop in new car sales for the year to date are absolute priorities for Mitsubishi in New Zealand, a senior company man says.Peter Wilkins, Mitsubishi Motors New... Read more...

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Alfa says 'me-too'

Wed, November 11, 2009, 9:02 am EST

Here's a small but potentially key tip for all current and pending MiTo drivers.When discussing the bella bambino that aims to put the likes of BMW's Mini out of fashion, best to keep the conversation focused on the verve, while steering clear of the... Read more...

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