http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Automotive Industry headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:24 +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/automotive-industry/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=500847 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10633038&ref=rss He might turn 50 in September but it's already been a significant year for Colin Firth. The genial British actor has won a Bafta and an Oscar nomination for A Single Man , in which he plays a gay man grieving the loss of his partner.His... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10633075&ref=rss Computer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City shows that at the time of the accident the throttle was open and the driver was not applying the brakes, US safety officials said today.The disclosure prompted... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:06:42 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632784&ref=rss WASHINGTON - Complaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an analysis of government data.The complaints from 105 drivers raise questions about whether... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:05:54 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632758&ref=rss HARRISON, New York - Investigators from Toyota and the US government inspected a crashed 2005 Prius in a suburb of New York City on Wednesday to see if its event data recorder or wreckage could point to problems with the brakes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:59:05 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632570&ref=rss Honda has announced the recall of an estimated 412,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with "soft" brakes in the latest blow to the embattled Japanese auto industry.Honda New Zealand executives were unavailable... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:13:11 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632460&ref=rss WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration's pay tsar is limiting 2010 compensation for top executives at GMAC because the auto finance giant continues to lose money and can't yet repay its US$16.3 billion taxpayer bailout, according to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632209&ref=rss Auckland Co-operative Taxi driver Sautander (Bobby) Sikand has just taken delivery of the first Camry Hybrid taxi in the Co-op fleet.Drivers for the company have in the past used a number of Prius Hybrids and have been waiting... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632380&ref=rss MILAN - Fiat and Chrysler, which joined in an alliance last year, have taken another step toward tighter integration.Fiat Group Automobiles said that it will handle the sales and servicing of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brand vehicles... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:55:56 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632364&ref=rss MIAMI - A group of Toyota owners have sued the Japanese automaker, demanding a full refund for their recalled cars and seeking a payout that could exceed several billion dollars.Dozens of Toyota owners in Arizona and Washington... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:26:56 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632336&ref=rss SYDNEY - The Australian car industry weathered the global financial crisis better than its US counterpart because of the government stimulus and low interest rates, a report shows.New vehicle sales in Australia fell 7.4 per cent... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:18:08 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632326&ref=rss SAN DIEGO - Toyota has cast doubt on a man's claim that his Prius sped out of control, saying the report is inconsistent with the findings of the company's preliminary investigation.Toyota said in a statement that the accelerator... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:58:06 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&objectid=10632327&ref=rss An investigation of a potential fuel leak issue affecting a popular small Holden has now triggered a recall of almost 500 cars in New Zealand.Holden New Zealand this morning said it intended to check out 485 examples of the Holden... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:47 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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/automotive-industry/news/article.cfm?c_id=500847&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