Nuova Fiat 500 Interior
Autoblog.it have a photo of the Fiat Nuova 500 Interior
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Why Aucklanders love cars...
Kiwis love cars and have more, per head, than anyone in the world . Here’s a hint why: Parnell is 9.3km from where I work. Extract from a message posted on the intranet today: “…I live in Par...
A Biofuel Future, not for everyone...
When you discuss the “peak oil” problem, often Biofuel is mentioned as an answer. While it’s likely to be part of the solution this great post on the Tesla Motors blog explains why it won’t be the sol...
Losing a Aussie legend - Farewell Peter Brock
Just weeks before the Bathurst 1000 , an event he won nine times, Aussie racing hero Peter Brock died in a crash while competing in a Targa rally near Perth, WA. It’s a great loss as. “Peter Perfect”...
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The Mercedes with Ford style?
Seeing this photo on Autoblog reminded me… When I first saw the Mercedes CLS at the San Francisco Motorshow I couldn’t believe someone would copy the rear end of a Ford Falcon AU. That was one of t...
Ford's New Chief in a "Tough Situation"
I only know of Alan Mulally, new Ford CEO, from Karl Sabbaghs book “Twenty-First-Century Jet” about the building of the Boeing 777 and some mentions on the Boeing Blog (which has been silent about thi...
Can a Boeing man make Ford fly?
Fords new CEO will be a former Boeing Executive. Getting Ford back on track is a huge challenge, will it fly? Bill Ford steps down - News - CAR Magazine . Bill Ford is set to step aside as chief...
The Classic Fiat X1/9
This article is about one of my favourite cars. The tiny X1/9 was Bertone design at it’s best (seen here) before later versions were ruined by US spec bumpers. The X1/9 was often termed the baby Fe...
Crazy fast Kiwi Ford GT for road rally
Steve Millen is bringing a Ford GT from the USA for the 2006 Dunlop Targa Road Race! Crazy fast Kiwi: Steve Millen preps a Ford GT for New Zealand road rally - Autoblog Crazy fast Kiwi: Steve Millen preps a Ford GT for New Zealand road rally - Autoblog We
Car Magazines Vs The Web Part 2
This was published back in August but I only just found it today, honest! It’s similar to my own recent rant on the same subject. Car magazines: Don't write them off yet | Independent Online Edition Indeed, Car Magazine has adopted a new square format to focus more
Alfa Romeo matures?
David Linklater finds the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS is more refined, but a bit less Alfa, than it’s 156 predessor but still has a few foibles. I’d call it Alfa “character”! Beauty In Eye Of Alfa Romeo | Xtra Motoring Beauty In Eye Of Alfa Romeo | Xtra
Morris Marina collectible, I'm driving a "rarity" - Who'd believe that?
I never thought I’d read the words “Morris Marina” and “collectible rarity” in the same sentence! The Morris Marina is on my “Cars I’ve Owned, Driven” list with the comment: “This is very possibly the worst car I've ever driven. The sort of product that made