Zoom-zoom, snick-snick

Jul 23 8:14 am

One of the three versions of the Mazda6 I tried recently really stood out. I'm sure it's the one you'd like to drive too. While every new Six is imbued with zoom-zoom enthusiasm, this one just had that little bit extra. On winding roads, it was the... Read more...

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Smaller shopping adventurer

Thu, July 17, 2008, 11:53 am NZST

What happens when a brand that's made its mark all-wheel-driving cars for enhanced on-seal dynamics puts out a model that outwardly seems to have some off-road capability?That's a question to consider when Audi's new Q5 sports utility lands here next... Read more...

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HSV Clubsport R8 and Maloo R8 - Bad to the Bone

Wed, July 16, 2008, 11:21 am NZST

For two weeks now, I've been a gas-guzzling, eco-gangster. And it felt pretty good being so bad.For sure, rumbling around in Holden Special Vehicles' riotous R8 Clubsport and Maloo when the spot price of oil has been more or less an hourly headline... Read more...

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Good oil for Aussie's Korea choice

Tue, July 15, 2008, 3:38 pm NZST

Will diesel drive up desire for Holden's Korea-sourced Epica mid-sized sedan? That seems to be the hope, with confirmation a torquey 2.0-litre turbodiesel will lead the facelifted line-up set to launch imminently. The freshen-up comes as Holden... Read more...

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Holden's power trip

Mon, July 14, 2008, 11:48 am NZST

Don't automatically assume that alternate engines and fuel technologies announced by Holden are all destined for its primary product, Commodore.That was the warning sounded to Yahoo!Xtra Motoring by Holden New Zealand's managing director, Peter Keley,... Read more...

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Roadtest: Mini Clubman

Wed, July 9, 2008, 5:13 pm NZST

It's not only the last world war that shouldn't be mentioned to Germans. The British car industry might also be a touchy subject, having given them something of a headache over the last few years.... Read more...

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Renault's diesel drive steps up

Thu, July 3, 2008, 12:54 pm NZST

Worried about the price of fuel yet still got a lust for performance?On the face of it, a hard-charging hot hatchback isn't the obvious solution. Except, of course, when it's a diesel.In this instance, it's also a Renault. Well, it had to be French -... Read more...

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Thrifty Accord hard to gauge

Wed, July 2, 2008, 12:09 pm NZST

The 'how' and 'why' I can understand, appreciate and applaud - it's the 'when' that perplexes me.This is the Honda Accord V6, the model that introduces cylinder deactivation technology to the six cylinder sector.What you get is a large car with a large... Read more...

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Toyota mulls fourth diesel

Tue, July 1, 2008, 11:23 am NZST

Manual or nothing. That's the gearbox choice for the just-launched diesel versions of the Corolla and RAV4, and Toyota New Zealand doesn't think that'll be a problem.A different story, though, should the Palmerston North-based market leader also be able... Read more...

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The price of power

Mon, June 30, 2008, 9:46 am NZST

The price of ultimate allegiance to Holden Special Vehicles appears to leave little more than parking change from $183,000 for Kiwi fans.HSV has stated the price of its 375kW/640Nm 7.0-litre W427, the Melbourne-based Holden offshoot's most powerful road... Read more...

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