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Driverless cars
Thursday, 04 August 2016
The fatal crash involving a Tesla S using its Autopilot automatic driving feature doesn’t spell the end for driverless cars – rather it accentuates that the technology is still under development, and...
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Students build e-rocket
Friday, 08 July 2016
From 0 to100 km/h in 1.513 seconds: the student team from the ETH Zurich, which is supported by the BMW Group, has successfully broken the previous acceleration record for electric cars.
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Elantra wins top award
Friday, 08 July 2016
The Hyundai Elantra received the 2016 International Design Excellence (IDEA) Bronze in the Automotive & Transportation 2016 Category. In the crowded segment, the Elantra won for its outstanding...
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JLR opens new tech centre
Thursday, 07 July 2016
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has opened its new Technical Centre in the heart of the British Midlands. The innovative new £20m facility near Coventry will be the headquarters of...
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Gathering of Geezers
Thursday, 07 July 2016
Legendary businessman and motorsport aficionado Tony Quinn will be joined by a number of New Zealand motor sport legends at the annual CHEMZ Gathering of Geezers Charitable dinner held Wednesday...
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EVs – the hard facts
Friday, 06 May 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges’ announcement of moves to encourage electric vehicle ownership is being hailed as a great step forward towards converting the New Zealand fleet to electric-only power...
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Stop DWI: driving while intoxticated
Thursday, 31 March 2016
John Oxley reports on a stunning, and reasonably priced, device which not only will save lives, but also keep an eye on what your drivers are doing on the road.
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No slowdown yet
Thursday, 31 March 2016
On another front, the slowdown I (and others) forecast for new vehicle sales definitely hasn’t happened yet, according to latest figures released by the Motor Industry Association.
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Michelin accessories arrive in style
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Tyres and good food are two things normally associated with the Michelin name, but the French company is extending its repertoire to car accessories and lifestyle items that are now available in New...
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Sales running high
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
The anticipated slowdown in new vehicle registrations has yet to materialise, says David Crawford, CEO of the Motor Industry Association.
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EV charge stations increasing
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The case for the pure electric car is gaining some momentum in New Zealand with announcements from various quarters about the installation of public charge points.
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Iveco daily wins top award
Monday, 05 October 2015
A jury of 25 experts from Germany's express courier and parcel delivery sector has named the Iveco Daily as "Best KEP Transporter 2015".
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Time for some fun!
Monday, 06 July 2015
The world famous Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix returns to New Zealand on November 22 for the fifth time, complete with a new and challenging race track winding down the Auckland Domain.
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BMW takes Engine of the Year title
Monday, 06 July 2015
In what will be remembered as the closest race to take the overall International Engine of the Year Award title, BMW’s revolutionary 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain in the i8 took top honours, ending...
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Race to the Sky is back
Monday, 01 September 2014
Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell has announced that New Zealand’s iconic Race to the Sky motorsport hill climb will return next year under new management after an eight year hiatus.
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Lancer races to top
Monday, 05 May 2014
Mitsubishi’s 2-litre Lancer sedan has raced to the top of the popularity charts.
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