RobiNZ Personal Blog

I say no to Shutdown Day, I'll have a shutdown week!

Will switching off your connected existence for a day change the world? I doubt it but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying. However, I’m not going to do it on Shutdown Day as I’m going further, a... Read more →

Fiat Grande Punto Abarth Preview

A Grande Punto with Scorpion sting. Geneva Preview: Abarth is back with Fiat Grande Punto Abarth Preview - Autoblog Read more →

Fiat Multipla an Ugly Betty?

Some say it’s uglier than a boil on a warthogs bum. The image shows the toned down Mk2 version but the Multipla shows looks aint everything! Sandy Myhre takes a look at Fiat’s take on the “people move... Read more →

The Fiat Scratch

Cross post from; RobiNZ CAD Blog: The Fiat Scratch, designed from scratch with AliasStudio Cadalyst have an article about the Fiat Scratch, a car design concept… Read more →

Top Gear take on NASA - The Reliant Robin Shuttle

Top Gear take a Reliant Robin and make a Space Shuttle… We don’t see this in New Zealand, come on Prime/Sky when will it be? via CARSCOOP Read more →

If these things were taxed...

Of course with GST , most these things are taxed! Read more →

Top Gear on the Fiat Bravo "Emotion"

Not a bad review but you never learn that much from “Launch Drives”. Funny how they are usually arranged to make the best of the product being launched. I do wonder about the model/trim naming. You... Read more →

I don't care if [insert self indulgent celebrity name] is in or out of rehab!

I avoid “gossip media” in all forms. If there is a hell it’s 24 hour/day “E” Channel viewing however the rehab status of various “celebrities” seems to be impossible to avoid. It now seems to be regar... Read more →

Oh no, I'm not a Fiat or a Ferrari!

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A New Queen arrives, an old Frigate dies - Ships new and old

The Queen Mary 2 arrived in Auckland today and sails tonight. Pity due to it’s size it had to berth amongst the containers but that didn’t stop thousands, including me, going to have a look. It’s not... Read more →