World Rally Championship at the Auckland War Memorial Museum
World Rally Championship at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. The Auckland War Memorial Museum was a fine sight when the WRC visited
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Driver, not incorporated, and lousy treatment from Tangible Media
Recently the April issue of Autocar (NZ) appeared in my mailbox. I was initially perplexed as I don’t subscribe to it but then noticed a (printed) sticker with the words “incorporating Driver”. I have subscribed to Driver since issue one so that was the connection. A few weeks earlier
The 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the most important Alfa ever?
I’ve read this is the Alfa that will decide the fate of Alfa Romeo’s return to the USA, perhaps even the future of Alfa Romeo itself. The platform has to be good as it’s going to the base for a range of Fiat Group, maybe even Chrysler,
Fiat 124 Coupe
Fiat 124 Coupe, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. Back in the 70's my Aunt had one of these, even this colour, and I vaguely remember going to Tim Bailey's Town & Country cars, which became Continental Cars, with her. I wonder if that was the start of
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Was the BMW 5 Series (2010) inspired by Alfa Romeo?
I stumbled upon this BMW 5 Series 2010 design gallery today. Is it just me that thinks the concept sketch below looks more like an Alfa Romeo 166, below left, than the resulting production car?
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Traffic Light Thought - When the “M’ in M3 is matt
On today's Sunday cycle ride I saw a car that challenged the glossy new car convention. The BMW M3 is the best looking vehicle in the current line-up and Matt Black paint just makes an already special car unique! It had a real stealth look yet stood
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30 years of the Audi Quattro, an awesome video from Autocar
I remember hearing, briefly seeing as they flashed past, the Quattro Rally cars flying through New Zealand forest stages. It’s funny but all these years later, it’s why I think my Fiat, 5 cylinder too, sounds a bit Quattro! Watch this awesome video of Walter Rohrl reunited with
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Better than a software beta!
It’s pretty cool to beta test new software but I would far rather be on this beta programme! http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1315786830 Via CAR
Toyota breaking problems or broken Telegraph.co.uk proofing?
Or is it deliberate? Toyota recalls 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan over breaking problems - Telegraph Toyota has announced that it will recall 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan due to braking problems as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety
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Toyota breaking problems or broken Telegraph.co.uk proofing?
Or is it deliberate? Toyota recalls 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan over breaking problems - Telegraph Toyota has announced that it will recall 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan due to braking problems as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety
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Peugeot Citroen reliability suffers through Toyota link
Who’d have thought! Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2010 : 02 : 01 : Vehicle recall by Peugeot Citroen Peugeot Citroen is recalling some cars made with Toyota in Europe…
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Saab = Sadly Abused Admirable Brand
GM incompetence has killed Saab. I've never owned a Saab, not even driven one but know this little company has been responsible for so much innovation and unique design it didn’t deserve this end. GM didn’t know what to do with Saab’s technology, brand or