Typical Fiat driver?
Tiny car—Polski Fiat 126 —makes a big impression
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Dodgy German flow foils Fiat finesse
The Flying Spaghetti Machine is back! Over the past few weeks it occasionally felt odd, with an intermittent throttle lag I can only compare to a poorly engineered turbo installation. Bit of a concern when it is not a turbo! A few days ago the engine system warning light came
Traffic Light Thought – What is it with Yellow Swifts?
I’ve always liked the Suzuki Swift, especially the 2nd generation and newer in that mad bright yellow colour. Reminded me of the Fiat Punto which came in a similar eye searing hue. I was following one last evening on the commute home and thought the number plate was rather
Fiat 128 Brochures & Magazine Articles
I’ve got photos of my 2nd car somewhere but they are from a pre-digital era, possibly even some 35mm transparencies! Until I find them the articles and brochures on this site are a great reference: www.mirafiori.com - 128 Brochures & Magazine Articles Car of the Year -
May is ‘My Month’ in Car Magazine
It’s always good to find fresh new edition of Car magazine in the post. Even better to find my photo in the May 2014 Issue My Month section! “Saw this duo from the road and had to stop for a photo. The best of car design next to something
Bravo Citroën NZ, because Fiat NZ don’t?
Nothing against the car, or brand, but it is a bit sad to see, on the lunchroom table at work, that Citroën can use this brochure headline in New Zealand: At one time the Fiat car range in NZ was Bravo, Punto and 500 but that didn’t last. Fiat
A trip to the Whitianga Warbirds with Fly DC3
It started as a day out, in lieu of to birthday present, for my Dad but had a surprise ending even I didn’t anticipate. The Whitianga (Mercury Bay Aero Club) Warbirds and Wheels Air show was the drawcard but our mode of transport was an attraction itself, even made
Traffic Light Thought – A(X) real supermini (unlike MINI 1 2 3)
Reading about the new MINI being larger than its already obese predecessor reminded me of this recent sighting. The Citroën AX was always pretty rare in New Zealand, to see one now even more so. Although the styling is incredibly Euro-drab, especially for a Citroën, the minimalist design is supermini
Traffic Light Thought - Fiat’s 850 vs Mitsi Mirage
This listing on trademe reminded me of a fine little Fiat didn’t own and only ever drove a few times. The price seems a bit OTT but if as good as looks in the photos would be in my “When I win Lotto Garage”, if I had won Lotto.
Adventure South
Red Bull Crown Range drifting? Tried it on a bike!
I’m not a fan of drifting, waste of tyres I reckon, but this video got my attention. I’ve ridden the Crown Range road twice, both East and West, so have been up and down the hill shown on a bicycle. Although the downhill was extremely fast (maybe 70-80km/
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Honda: Love my what?
Tonight Facebook suggested the Honda New Zealand page. The top image shows how it appeared in the Windows 8 Facebook+ app, below on Facebook Web. A bit unfortunate how Facebook+ clipped the love my… image
Traffic Light Thought – Honda Accord Euro, not quite
There was an Accord Euro just in front of me as I headed for the petrol station. Only one free pump, both sides empty, and I was in a hurry to get back on the road. Would he go to the left side, meaning I’d get the right and