Motoring


Ford finds the G spot
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Ford Australia pulled the covers of its much anticipated new FG Falcon range at a spectacular media function in Melbourne, Australia, last Sunday.

Mazda2 looks best in Sport guise. Mazda2 slims down
Monday, 21 January 2008
Have you driven through a fast-food express lane and been asked if you’d like your order upsized for 50 cents?

DRIVABLE: Top spec features include hill descent control, electronic stability control, Active Brake Limited Slip control and six-step manual. Photo Alistair Davidson. The new X-Trail really does go off-road
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
When a new car is about to be unleashed the importer/distributor usually brings the motoring media together for a press launch.

Both models roll on stylish 18 Petrol or diesel? Tough call
Thursday, 08 November 2007
Landrover's  new Freelander 2 may look like a facelift of the iconic company’s original Freelander compact 4WD, but the Freelander badge and the styling are where the similarities ends.

ABOVE: Pick the Sport version by its side skirts, front and rear spoilers, and 16 Mazda2: more zoom, less bulk
Thursday, 18 October 2007
When it came to designing its all new Mazda2, Mazda has bucked the “upsize me” trend by creating a car that is smaller than its predecessor.

Zetec hatch has 16 Mondeo's sharp styling, sharper price
Thursday, 11 October 2007
New German designed and Belgian assembled Ford Mondeo has the ride and handling, build quality and cabin space to match its stunning good looks.

R/T's huge grille, upright windscreen, big flared guards housing 20 Nitro has explosive presence
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Nitro. If you’ve been around drag racing you’ll know that nitro, which is short for nitro methane, is used in top fuel dragsters and nitro funny cars.

Motoring: Restyled for '07, Outback's a handsome wagon. 17 Subaru's an intelligent drive
Thursday, 16 August 2007
Having road tested cars for Times Newspapers  since 1989, I’ve developed a fairly reliable device that monitors my driving style.

Commodore design cues show in Captiva. Photos Alistair Davidson. Diesel option puts Captiva back in front
Thursday, 09 August 2007
Rivalry between Ford and Holden has been around as long as mates have been enjoying beers and barbecues.

Full details and prices for the New Zealand specification Fiat 500 will be announced next year. Fiat's new 500 has arrived
Thursday, 19 July 2007
In what is probably the largest national celebration ever seen for a new car, Italians held street parties, fireworks, concerts and parades not just in Fiat’s home town of Turin, but right across Italy.

Patriot is a new model featuring a modern interpretation of classic Jeep styling. Patriot set to launch
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Jeep is ready to introduce an entry-level, four-door model that will help broaden the appeal of the iconic American brand in New Zealand.

16 Astra diesel's a good sport
Thursday, 05 July 2007
A diesel with a ‘sport’ button? What will they think of next?

TT Roadster is longer and wider than the old model; the fabric top has a big weight advantage over a steel folding roof. Photos Alistair Davidson. Audi lifts lid on TT Roadster
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Getting a stylish European roadster to test smack bang in the middle of winter isn’t exactly ideal.

Wrangler Unlimited four-door is 52.8cm longer than the two-door, with 52.3cm of that in the wheelbase. Photos Alistair Davidson. Are four doors enough?
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
An all-new ‘Unlimited’ four-door is the big news in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler range, the first time such a model’s been offered in the iconic off-roader’s 65 year history.

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