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Yes, it’s a car
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
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BRING ON THE GOAT
2 THE GISBORNE HERALD
Not just a mountain goat . . .
this one’s a workhorse
by John Jones 3.5 tonnes and it is a genuine one-tonner Safety is covered by front and rear The system can allow you to take phone
with a payload just over that figure. sensors, a reversing camera with a really calls and text messages hands-free. Also
HOLDEN has been featuring recently Sitting on 18-inch alloys, it has an clear picture, and other features like a lane- fascinating is a list of automatic replies
with a television ad for its popular imposing profile with an integrated nudge changing alert that operates whenever the available like “I am driving at present” or “I
Colorado range, something that will spark bar, Z71 graphics and roof rails. vehicle is doing over 60kmh. will call you later”.
prospective buyers to take a close look at That profile was really enhanced in the Topping all that off is the collision alert Also showing on the dash panel is a
a vehicle that offers an exciting blend of test drive vehicle by a bright red colour system that warns the driver if too close to navigation system that is clear and easy to
power, technology and safety. choice. a vehicle ahead or in any situation in which follow.
That is never more the case than its top But it is when you get inside the vehicle a collision is imminent. Even the little details are covered — for
of the range Z71 Colorado, which just gets that you get a real appreciation of the A remote key means you can start the example, the interior door storage areas are
better the closer you look at it. features Holden has provided. motor from outside. carpet-lined so nothing will rattle. Basics
The Z71 is a workhorse with a powerful The double cab has ample leg room for Then there is the infotainment system like door handles to get you in and out are
2.8 litre turbo diesel engine producing both front and rear seat passengers, plus which, once you have mastered it, is a not forgotten.
147kW of power and 500Nm of torque. high seating and visibility. source of entertainment all its own and No surprise that the goat in the
That torque is a class leader for four- The six-way electric leather driver’s extremely intuitive. television ad, whose name apparently is
cylinder engines. There is a choice of a six- seat, and the passenger one are heated and It will operate either Apple car play or Hamish, is so keen to get inside.
speed automatic or manual transmission. probably at least as comfortable as anything Android from your cellphone, with aps He shows good taste if not good
The vehicle has a braked towing load of you have inside your home. appearing on your screen. judgement, while you can exercise both.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 3
Ford has rebutted
Trump’s claims that
making its hatchback
in the US would be
Camaros close
profitable. THE wait is over for Kiwis hungry its Ford Mustang GT equivalent, which
for pricing details on the first right-hand starts at $79,990 and comes with near
Photo/Associated Press
drive Chevrolet Camaros to hit the identical power output figures.
country. What the Camaro brings to the party
HSV are bringing the Camaro into is relative exclusivity.
Australasia and handling the conversions HSV are converting 550 2SS models
in their Victoria factory. They have in total to right-hand-drive, and a mere
confirmed a price for the New Zealand 38 are scheduled to make the journey
No move back to US
market of $104,990. over the ditch to New Zealand. That
Aussies and Kiwis will only get one makes it a rare car, especially stacked up
spec of Camaro for the time being next to the ubiquitous Mustang.
— the 2SS. It comes equipped with “This project has been over three years
FORD will not move production of a more profitable SUVs. It stopped making GM’s 6.2-litre GenV LT1 V8, which in the making and involved millions
hatchback wagon to the United States Focus sedans at a Wayne, Michigan, plant produces 339kW of power and 617Nm of dollars of investment in product
from China — despite President Donald in May. The plan was to pare down the of torque. It will come with an eight- development, testing and validation,”
Trump’s claim that his taxes on Chinese Focus lineup to Active wagons and import speed automatic transmission and in a said HSV managing director Tim
imports mean the Focus Active can be them from China, said industry analyst Ed coupe body style, with only one option Jackson.
built in America. Kim. — $1000 for metallic paint. “We set out with the goal of
Citing Trump’s new tariffs, Ford said “Without the tariffs, the business case Beyond the engine, the 2SS is well- retaining the integrity of the left-hand
it was dropping plans to ship the Focus was pretty solid for that model in the US optioned. A sunroof, Bose sound system, drive vehicle through the adoption of
Active from China to America. market,” Kim said. 8-inch digital cluster, heated and extensive engineering, development, and
Ford said “it would not be profitable to Demand for small cars in the US has ventilated seats, and 20-inch wheels are manufacturing processes. We are proud
build the Focus Active in the US” given been waning for years, with relatively low all standard equipment. to say we believe we have achieved our
forecast yearly sales below 50,000. gasoline prices and a shift from cars to The Camaro is still much pricier than goal”.
That means Ford simply won’t sell SUVs and trucks.
the vehicle in the United States. Kristin If Ford sold fewer than 50,000 Focus
Dziczek of the Centre for Automotive Active wagons per year, it would run a US
Research said that Ford can make Focuses factory on only one shift per day, which
“in many other plants around the world, is not cost-effective, Dziczek said. At low
so if they decided to continue to sell a sales volumes it wouldn’t get a good return
Focus variant in the US market, there are on its investment.
several options other than building it in the “The margins are very slim,” he said.
United States.” “Even if you had demand and volume,
In April, Ford announced plans to stop it’s still very difficult to build a small car in
making cars in the United States — except the US profitably, which is why you find
for the iconic Mustang — and to focus on very few of them here.” - AP
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 5
MG on the up
MG is now the fastest-growing car percent. MG achieved its highest monthly
manufacturer in the UK and all signs market share since it returned to the
indicate that the once-troubled automaker market as MG Motor in 2008, securing
is going from strength-to-strength in its 0.62 percent of new car sales.
home market. “We’re delighted with what the design
While the maker of classic British sport team has been able to create with MG3.
cars, MG Cars, ceased production in 2005 The stylish and sporty good looks certainly
after a 90-year history and 10 previous won’t fail to turn heads,” said MG Motor
owners, the nameplate is now operated by executive Daniel Gregorious.
London-based MG Motor which formed “We’re getting closer and closer to
in 2006 and is owned by Shanghai-based, achieving our stated objective of doubling
state-owned SAIC Motor. our sales volume this year and everyone is
Under Chinese ownership, the company committed to achieving this goal”.
has begun to thrive and is recording sales MG is also reportedly working on a
no MG vehicles have achieved in decades. return to its sporty roots with an all-wheel
The new growth was driven in large drive, full-electric sports car to rival the
part by the launch of a new MG3 hatch MX-5.
BMW X5 xDrive45e mixes economy and performance. Photo / BMW
designed and developed by the company’s In New Zealand, MG have two licenced
500-strong workforce in the UK and vehicle dealerships in Christchurch and
New BMW hybrid
produced in China. Wellington that sell two the MG6 plus
In August alone, MG managed to grow sedan, MG3 hatch and MG GS SUV.
its monthly volume sales in the UK by 223 There are seven parts and service locations.
BMW have announced a new X5 CO2 emissions figure is 49 grams/km.
performance plug-in model due for release The X5 will accelerate from 0 to 100kmh
in the course of 2019 that, on paper at in 5.6 seconds and is capable of hitting a The MGB GT is
long gone, but
least, could be one one of the best hybrid top speed of 140kmh on electric power MG is still alive
packages of the year. alone, or combined to hit an electronically- and kicking.
The newly announced BMW X5 limited top speed of 235kmh. Photo / MG
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xDrive45e iPerformance will follow in The a 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine
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plug-in first introduced to Kiwis in 2017. iPerformance electrical system has an
But while the previous model made do output of 82 kW. Together, the two
with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, the drive units generate a system output of
upcoming X5 xDrive45e iPerformance will 290kW and maximum torque of 600Nm
be powered by a model-specific in-line to BMW’s latest eight-speed steptronic
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6 THE GISBORNE HERALD
Never say never
HE was supposed to retire. in 2001, his plethora of top-five finishes
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed helping him earn a contract with McLaren
he will be shifting to Alfa Romeo Sauber that would see him racing for them for five
on a two-year contract. consecutive seasons.
The 38-year-old will be replaced at the He then moved to Ferrari, won the
prancing horse with Charles Leclerc — as title, raced for two more seasons, retired
expected. (a first time) to dabble in rallying and
Raikkonen’s departure from Ferrari was NASCAR before returning to F1 in 2012
announced first, with team boss Maurizio with Lotus. By 2014 he had gone full circle
Arrivabene saying Raikkonen played a to be back at Ferrari, and now it’s full circle
decisive role in the team’s growth and again.
was, at the same time, always a great team The second spot at Sauber could be hot Romano Fenati’s brain explosion sees him banned for two races. / Sky
player. property. Current driver Marcus Ericsson
“As a world champion for Scuderia
Ferrari, he will always be part of the team’s
history and family.”
Six minutes later, on Instagram,
and Ferrari favourite Antonio Giovanazzi
should both have a shot at the seat.
Factor in, too, McLaren refugee Stoffel
Vandoorne.
Apology to all sports
MOTO2 rider Romano Fenati has a disgraceful gesture, I was not a man.
Raikkonen announced he would be moving Raikkonen is one of the most popular
apologised for his headline-grabbing act “The criticisms are correct and I
to Sauber. “Guess who’s back?! Next two drivers on the grid and is one of the few
of pulling the brake lever of a rival rider, understand the resentment towards me. I
years with @sauberf1team ahead,” he said. still there willing to speak his mind and
saying it was a “disgraceful gesture”. want to apologise to everyone who believed
“Feels extremely good to go back where show a bit of colour — especially now
Fenati pulled off the dangerous move in me and all those who felt hurt by my
it all began!” that Fernando Alonso has confirmed his
during the San Marino Moto2 race, actions.”
Raikkonen’s F1 career began with Sauber departure.
driving alongside Stefano Manzi’s bike Fenati pulled Manzi’s brake lever after
while riding at an incredible 225kmh. the duo made contact a few laps earlier.
It could have caused serious problems for Manzi attempted to pass Fenati, which
Manzi but, after his bike shook very briefly, saw both drivers go off the track and lose
the Italian managed to carry on as normal. positions in the race.
Following the surreal incident, Fenati “We had a contact two turns before,
was banned for two races but was then but nothing to justify such a reaction. His
fired by The Marinelli Snipers Team and gesture speaks for itself,” said Manzi.
his contract with another team for next Forward Racing, who Fenati was set
season was cancelled. to ride for next season, said in a joint
“I apologise to the whole sports world. statement with manufacturer MV Agusta
With a clear mind, I wish it had been just that Fenati’s behaviour was incompatible
a bad dream,” he said. with their sporting values.
“I think back to those moments, I made - NZ Herald/Daily Mail
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 7
Uber-hot on rules
UBER is imposing new rules banning This includes damaging property,
behaviour such as contact with someone in damaging the car, breaking or vandalising a
cars that breaches its “no-sex rule”. phone, intentionally spilling food or drink,
New rules state there must be no smoking, or vomiting due to excessive
physical contact with the driver or fellow alcohol consumption. It includes texting,
passengers. calling, or visiting someone in person after
“You shouldn’t touch or flirt with other a ride has been completed.
people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has Breaking the law while using Uber is
a no sex rule. That’s no sexual conduct with a no-no. This includes bringing open
drivers or fellow riders, no matter what,” containers of alcohol or drugs into the
the company says. car, travelling in large groups that exceed
Rush to self-driven
Nobody should hit or otherwise hurt the number of seat belts in the car, asking
a driver or fellow passengers. Use of drivers to break local traffic laws such as
inappropriate and abusive language or speed limits, or using Uber to commit
gestures could also lead to a ban. a crime, including drug and human
IT’S raining ride-sharing, self-driving can hold up to 12 people at a time (eight “For example, asking overly personal trafficking or the sexual exploitation of
cars right now. Volvo has revealed the sitting, and four standing towards the questions, using verbal threats, and making children.
360c concept (which turns into a bed or front). comments or gestures that are aggressive, Drivers have also been targeted in the
an office on wheels), joining the likes of This helps pitch the Urbanetic as sexual, discriminatory, or disrespectful.” crackdown. High cancellation rates count
Renault and Smart with skin in the game. another curious entrant specifically to the In an email sent to New Zealand users, against drivers — Uber says high-quality
That’s on top of companies like Tesla, ride-sharing game. You won’t own one of the company spells out other reasons why drivers typically have a low cancellation of
who are itching to hit the metaphorical go these things but could easily hop aboard you could lose access to Uber. less than 5 per cent.
button on their existing self-driving tech. one and ride from one side of Auckland
It should come as no surprise to see City to the other.
Mercedes-Benz reveal their entrant — the The Urbanetic has interchangeable
Vision Urbanetic. bodies, one intended for housing people,
No surprise because the Urbanetic while the other is for cargo. Mercedes
is simply the latest in a long line of say the Urbanetic will drive itself to a
Mercedes-Benz autonomous concepts; changing platform that will use hydraulic
ranging from 2015’s Vision Tokyo, and infrastructure to swap the bodies from the
2016’s aptly named Future Bus. skateboard chassis in a quick process that
The Urbanetic lands somewhere in the reportedly takes minutes.
middle of those two concepts. Although it Details like range, charging times, or
looks like a diminutive, cute little thing in power output have not been revealed by
pictures, it’s rather large. Mercedes.
It comes with interchangeable bodies, the One of these mainstream manufacturers
longest of which is just over five metres. will surely crack the autonomous, ride-
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about it in one of her hit singles.
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10YR WARRANTY • Other colours in stock
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price of £55,000 (NZ$106,000) — a record
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