Automobile
Obama, the Italian Saviour?
Business Pundit have a pretty good summary of how Obama's move to help out Fiat, I mean, Chrysler will play out: Chrysler/Fiat Merger: It’s All About Fiat Fiat, the Uno for Chrysler?
Automobile
Brawn's brilliant Melbourne debut, Honda's dream or nightmare?
I saw this advert from Honda on a site today. Brawn won because Honda failed last year. They made the brave choice to write off 2008 and spend the year working on the car that just won for Brawn....
Formula 1 turns upside down, while Honda weep?
Imagine if you'd told the Honda Board last year that the first Grand Prix Qualifying of 2009 would see: McLaren languishing at the tail end of the field: P14,15 Ferrari struggling to qualify...
Remember the Trekka, a Kiwi made car?
I took this behind what was formerly the Butchers Shop, Naseby, Central Otago. It's just one of a remarkable collection of cars and other stuff; The History of the Trekka It was the ultimate response to the highly regulated import policies pursued by New Zealand Governments since the
Ferrari Vs McLaren, the dilemma : 2009
This is my update for 2009: I’m a Kiwi = Support McLaren I’m a Fiat fan = Support Ferrari Lewis Hamilton is a legend = Support McLaren But I really like Massa = Support Ferrari In sp...
Andrew Simms European - Auckland's new home for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Citroën
Some good news arrived today in the form of a letter from Andrew Simms European. From April 1st, no fool, they are filling the void left by the withdrawal of CCS by adding Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Citroën...
Fiat CEO in a fighting mood
Isn't this refreshing, Fiat fight back! It's not going to be easy but with leadership like Sergio Marchionne is providing Fiat has a chance. General Motors executive could learn something from the lit...
The Cars Group on Vox
My blogging mate Jack Yan has invited me to co-host a new, Automobile focused, "Cars" Group on Vox. If you like cars and you're on Vox, or considering joining, and have a browse and join in! Car...
Who's the greenest car maker?
Not Toyota Fiat: Europe's lowest emission brand Making lots of little cars helps
A Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in the Catlins?
I was reading CAR U.K. and thought this Porsche advert looked familiar. Could it be the Catlins, Southland, New Zealand as seen in this photo I took in 2005. Compare the hills and fore shore, seems fa...
Continental Car Services say Bye Bye to Fiat & Alfa Romeo
Continental Car Services (CCS) began life back in the 60's as “ Town Country Motors ” where mechanic Tim Bailey both fixed sold cars. They included Fiat and I remember going there as a kid with my Aun...
The Northern Gateway Toll Road, or 214km for Fush n Chups
I was watching TV3 Evening News and they showed the new Northern Gateway Toll Road, which opened yesterday with a traffic jam. It's going to be $2 each way and I thought " I'll never see it " for seve...