http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Cars headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:13 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=142 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10633036&ref=rss Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant billions, according to a review of cases, legal... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10633033&ref=rss Toyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, has taken its strongest step yet to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.Toyota assembled a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10633030&ref=rss About 12 months ago Volkswagen's marketing people in New Zealand were saying 15 million couples had had sex in hatchback Golf models since the first was launched 35 years ago.It said too that 12 million children had fallen asleep... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10633055&ref=rss Britain's ailing car production industry received a big shot in the arm today as Nissan, McLaren and Spyker all announced plans to build new models and Ford received a government grant to develop engines.The investments of more... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:52:21 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632512&ref=rss Thirty-five new cars come on to Auckland roads every day - and a growing number of households have more than two cars.We travelled 9 per cent more kilometres by car in 2008 than in 2004 - despite public transport use also rising... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632499&ref=rss An Auckland car dealership has been fined $18,000 for misleading customers over a "zero per cent interest" finance rate.Tristram European Limited was fined yesterday in the North Shore District Court after pleading guilty to five... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632218&ref=rss Coming not so soon and probably not to a house near you is the home solar hydrogen refuelling station - Honda's latest idea in its drive to make hydrogen the fuel of choice for zero-emission cars.The Japanese carmaker believes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632211&ref=rss The new Kia Magentis is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York motor show - and the South Korean carmaker reckons it's on to a winner."The next generation of Magentis possesses the power to surprise," says... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632210&ref=rss Ford is readying an all-new hot hatch version of the Focus, likely to be badged the ST and available in some markets from late next year.The carmaker is staying tight-lipped about the car's exact details but the company's product... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632378&ref=rss Alfa Romeo's MiTo is now available with engines fitted with the Fiat group's advanced MultiAir technology. MultiAir was first introduced a few months ago on the Fiat Punto.MultiAir engines use electro-hydraulically controlled... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:28:39 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632230&ref=rss There was the years-long waiting list to buy it and the jealous stares once you finally got it home. There was the pride of that first ride when, weaving through the streets, you knew that you'd finally - finally! - made it to the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632017&ref=rss Found A Ferrari in grandpa's shed? You'll want it certified and restored. New Zealand has a specially authorised satellite that can certify your car, but the experts live and work in Maranello, inside the factory walls.Opened... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632015&ref=rss How thirsty is your car? That answer will depend on who is driving it, what the weather and traffic conditions are, and even what pressure you've pumped your tyres to.That's why car company figures can seem misleading - and why... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632012&ref=rss Land Rover has confirmed it will replace the Defender, with owner Tata Motors approving funds for engineering and design.Project Icon will launch in 2014, but may not take the Defender name and could at last see a completely clean... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632008&ref=rss It's cars like this Toyota iQ or Ferrari's 458 that best encapsulate the phrase "horses for courses". Judge either using the same criteria you would for a Ford Mondeo and you'll come unstuck. Neither offer reasonable space for four... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10632001&ref=rss Aston Martin's city-focused Cygnet, could cost up to $110,000 when it goes on sale this year - though only Aston owners can buy it. The car is based on Toyota's iQ and uses a Toyota 1.3-litre motor, but it will be rebuilt at the Aston... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10631874&ref=rss Investigators are confronted with a series of nagging questions as they try to unravel the case of a California real estate agent who said his Toyota Prius turned into a runaway death trap after the accelerator became stuck.Why... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10631873&ref=rss Prosecutors in Orange County, California, filed a lawsuit against Toyota, accusing the company of knowingly selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles with acceleration defects.District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said his office... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10631582&ref=rss The colour brown, say those in the know, is all about stability and reliability. American Indians believe it represents the power of self-discipline. The Celts have it down for creativity and strength. Not so Winston Churchill. He... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:01 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cars/news/article.cfm?c_id=142&objectid=10631580&ref=rss A boxy Toyota aimed at the youth market in the United States isn't expected to go on sale here anytime soon, despite the carmaker studying its potential for New Zealand.The five-door Rukus will enter the Australian market in May/June,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200