Interesting tale of the search for a small car to replace an aging Peugeot: So we thought it was time for a change. Something small (because she doesn’t need a big car). Something economical (most small cars can do 40-50mpg easily). Something with cheap insurance and tax (a lot
The Fiat New Zealand Auto range, if you can all is that, is currently a matter of “Which 500 would you like”? I guess (lack of) demand, volume and margin were responsible for the Grande Punto & Bravo disappearing some time ago. However it has been announced that the slightly
I once read that Automotive Designer Walter De Silva said of the Audi A5: “For me, the A5 is very close to perfect. I love everything about this car. Its general shape, its details; it's so balanced in its proportions. It's sensual and at the same
Although far from exotic second generation Fiat Panda is nearly as rare in New Zealand as the furry black & white Chinese kind. Unlike the boxy first generation ones they weren’t officially imported. The one I saw today was only the second I’ve ever seen.
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How a little and big little car demonstrates technological evolution. Applied Abstractions: FIAT 500 and Structural deepening One aspect of technology evolution, according to W. Brian Arthur's excellent The Nature of Technology, is structural deepening: How basic technology adds features over time…
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I had some time to kill between an airport drop-off and dinner in the city. Somehow I ended up in Newmarket window shopping for a car. Andrew Simms had the new Alfa Giulietta, the first I’ve “seen in the metal”. The 8C theme translates better on a larger platform,
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The Fiat Abarth Punto & 500 in action… http://www.youtube.com/v/BdD2cU-yixM&hl=en<\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt>
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.
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
I often see an Alfa Romeo Mito on my morning commute. Along with being relatively rare, the unique style, the lovely deep red colour and because it’s heading West, against the prevailing traffic flow, means its easy to spot. The only problem is both our drives are so predictable
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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
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Tonight on the way home I had this view of a Bravo. Given I was behind the wheel of mine (below) and they aren’t common in New Zealand it’s a rare pleasure. It was actually GT, without the H which brings an extra cylinder and few more Kw,
