Hyundai's charge gains momentum

Nov 27 8:13 am

Achieving a significant gain in new passenger vehicle sales this year in defiance of a depressed market hasn't satisfied Hyundai New Zealand.It expects to finish the year as the fourth most popular brand with new car buyers, and to sell 5000 vehicles,... Read more...

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New diesel just the beginning

Thu, November 26, 2009, 8:46 am EST

With something like 65 percent of a Volvo buyers now preferring diesel, it's probable this will be another Euro to go almost completely over to the dark side over time. That's the implied message we're getting from importer, Motorcorp Distributors,... Read more...

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Sing stars

Wed, November 25, 2009, 8:21 am EST

Sometimes it's simply about the sound. Which means it's also about the engine. When the Germans do sports cars, you'd have to imagine they start with the main motivation - the donk under the bonnet - then build the rest of the package around... Read more...

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Five joins BMW count

Tue, November 24, 2009, 7:19 am EST

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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