Automobile
The Brown Stig?
Karun Chandhok, Formula 1 driver, comments on a tweet nominating him as the next Stig: http://twitter.com/karunchandhok/status/22914953975
Automobile
Fiat
Abarth, the flying Scorpion
The Fiat Abarth Punto & 500 in action… http://www.youtube.com/v/BdD2cU-yixM&hl=en<\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt>
Fiat Bravo
The Fiat Bravo that speaks Italian thanks to TomTom
The new iOS4 update for TomTom had me delving into the settings to try some new options. I don’t really need navigation around Auckland but usually have the GPS running for speed check (it chimes as you go through the limit + 5%), estimated arrival time and just for fun.
Ford WRC YouTube celebrates their Rally New Zealand win
Rally New Zealand is a great event and hugely popular with spectators and competitors alike. Lets hope it’s back in 2012 and gets the sort of Government commitment the Rugby World Cup attracted. Rally NZ runs on a tiny budget, staffed largely by volunteers, the return on investment is
Fifth Gear in the Ferrari 458 (they even get to seventh gear!)
This is one post I’d love to be able to file in the “My Cars” category. Until then the Fifth Gear Video will have to do… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbwY2VxOMg&w=640&h=385] Via autoblog/it
Why “850” on a Ferrari 599?
Tonight I followed a stunning (and not red!) Ferrari 599 through Parnell tonight, oh the sound as it went up Parnell Rise!, but one thing had me wondering… What is significant about the personalised number plate: 850 Not Horsepower*, maybe $x1000? * In spite of using the only sensible measurement system
Five Minutes on TradeMe could fill a garage (I don't have)
When people ask "What sort of car would you buy if you won Lotto" they are often surprised by my response. A Bambina, a Fiat Coupe, X1/9, a 2CV and more. There are reasons for all of those and just a few minutes on TradeMe NZ presents
WRC in the Auckland Domain
WRC in the Auckland Domain, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. Usually cars screaming through the domain would attract Police attention. This night it was about 25,000 Aucklanders who turned up to see the WRC come back to town
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
Automobile
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,
My Cars
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