Which Car Axle Should Get the New Pair of Tyres?
If you answered up front Michelin says no; put the new tyres on the rear axle and the least worn of the remainder on the front. Michelin UK’s technical manager, Brian Porteous, regularly demonstrates why at skin pan safety tests, inviting AutoExpress along for the ride. “The ones who get it wrong have a belief based on what they think are reasons related to the braking or traction of a vehicle,” he said. “But industry advice is that it’s most important to keep the vehicle stable...
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Scout Motors is Set to Reveal Two Off-Roaders
At the end of October, Scout Motors, a Volkswagen subsidiary based in the US, will reveal its electric SUV and...
Independent Collision Repair Network, Car Craft Group, expands into NZ
Car Craft Group, Australasia’s largest independent network of collision repair companies announces the formation of Car Craft New Zealand in...
EV Fires – a hot topic
Drive Electric, the e-mobility not-for-profit, has brought global EV fire safety experts, Emma Sutcliffe and Dan Fish, to New Zealand...
Petrol Cars Likely Moving to RUCs from 2027
Petrol cars may be hit with road user charges (RUCs) from 2027, if the Government overhaul of land transport funding...
Government Cracks Down on Misuse of Disability Parks
The Government is cracking down on people who misuse car parks for disabled people. They can expect heavy fines on...
Long Serving Ford Executive Nigel Harris Passes
Nigel Harris (63), a former Ford New Zealand managing director, died recently at his Bay of Plenty home. “Nigel passed...
JAC T9 Ute Scores Five-Star ANCAP rating
JAC Motors, which is short for Jianghuai Automobile Co, has dotted down in Australia with its diesel-powerd T9 ute. It may be coming here as well. However, the ute might not arrive in New Zealand packing a diesel powertrain. Rather a PHEV looks more likely, though nothing is confirmed as yet. The plug-in evidently has an electric-only range of around 100km. Meantime, ANCAP has just awarded the JAC T9 diesel...
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First Speed Limit Increase Is For ChCh Southern Motorway
The first road to have a proposed speed limit increase from 100 to 110km/h will be State Highway 1/76. Also...
Colonial Motor Company Holds Up in Tough Market
The Chair of the Colonial Motor Company, Ash Waugh, today announced a Trading Profit after tax for the 30 June...
Uber Rideshare then Uber Eats and now Uber Car Rentals
Rideshare app Uber is expanding its New Zealand business with a rental car service. It allows users to compare and...
Another Auckland car dealership enters receivership
Auckland Vehicles Ltd has entered receivership. Thomas Rodewald, from Rodewald Consulting, was appointed as receiver of Auckland Vehicles by its...
Toyota NZ’s Profit Rises in a Testing Financial Year
Toyota New Zealand’s after-tax profit of $88.1m in the latest financial year represents an almost five per cent lift from...
Driver licence changes will save young lives
Driver licence rules need changing and they could save the lives of our young people, according to the Automobile Association....
