http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Motoring headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:03 +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/motoring/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=9 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670860&ref=rss Ford Performance Vehicles is tacking superchargers to the 'Coyote' V8 for its go-fast Falcons. The next generation FPV GS and GT ranges will both be fitted with the lightweight blown five-litre V8s - which produce a serious 315kW... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:13:55 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670751&ref=rss Auckland City Council has hit the brakes on bus lanes. It says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.The backdown follows a Herald campaign over flaws... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:14:40 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670731&ref=rss New Zealand's Daniel Gaunt has firmed as Greg Murphy's replacement for the next round of the V8 Supercars circuit in Philip Island next weekend. Murphy will be given until next week to prove his fitness after suffering a back... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670593&ref=rss ROME - Italian automaker Ferrari has recalled all versions of its model 458 Italia sports car produced before July 2010 after four of them caught fire."Our dealers are going to call clients and tell them to bring back their... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:25:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670584&ref=rss LONDON - The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted.The identity of The Stig, the always-anonymous test driver on the popular television show Top Gear , has long been a closely guarded secret. On... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:03 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670554&ref=rss CAMBRIDGE, England - A 16-year-old Malaysian has become the youngest person to drive a Formula One car in an official test session.Nabil Jeffri took part in a day of straight-line aero testing for Lotus Racing at the Imperial... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:41:05 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670408&ref=rss Formula One world title contender Mark Webber is leading a fund-raising effort to help New Zealander Chris Van der Drift recover from an horrific crash at Brands Hatch last month.The Australian, who broke his leg in a 2008 cycling... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:14:43 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669977&ref=rss The Jeep Wrangler, America's famous mud-slinger, will come with a fresh new interior design that boasts a range of comfort and convenience upgrades when it goes on sale in New Zealand early next year.The rough-and-tumble Wrangler... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669979&ref=rss Kia has jumped the gun on the launch of its new Sportage, claiming public interest in the medium-sized SUV forced it to reveal pricing earlier than the planned October 1 deadline."Dealers have reported a phenomenal response to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669994&ref=rss Gordon Murray knows a thing or two about cars and car design. It all began in 1964 when the 18-year-old engineering student began designing and building cars and engines to race in South Africa.Then in 1969, Murray arrived in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669990&ref=rss New Zealand's Paul Whibley is hitting top form at just the right time.The Pahiatua man is ready for the resumption of hostilities in this year's Grand National Cross-Country Championships (GNCC) after the mid-summer break and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669976&ref=rss Toyota has taken the wraps off its face-lifted Highlander SUV at the Moscow motor show, showing off a refined new front end design but little else.The new-look Toyota shows off a contemporary front end redesign, with sleek new... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:12 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669997&ref=rss I have recently returned from a work trip to the Gold Coast to check out a number of things including the forthcoming Gold Coast 600 - the third endurance round of the Australian V8 Supercar series.Part of the trip was to a V8... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670121&ref=rss If you drive a Nissan Silvia, you might want to check if it's still where you parked it - the coupe is the most frequently stolen car in the country for the third year running according to an insurance company survey.AA Insurance... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670127&ref=rss ADELAIDE - Car-maker Holden will export its new model Commodore to Brazil.Chairman and managing director Mike Devereux said the VE Series II car would be sold as the Chevrolet Omega.Holden will produce 600 cars as an initial... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:54:43 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10670139&ref=rss Recuperating New Zealand V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy is likely to be replaced by compatriot Daniel Gaunt for this weekend's L&H 500 at Phillip Island.Murphy injured his back while on holiday in Fiji a fortnight ago and required... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:08:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669240&ref=rss Peugeot's rejigged its compact-car line-up. A single 308 GTI sports hatch arrives in October to attract a younger audience into showrooms. It'll use the same 147kW 1.6-litre turbo engine as the manual RCZ coupe, along with 18-inch... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669233&ref=rss Ford NZ hopes the switch from European-made to Thai-built Fiesta will overcome existing supply shortfalls and meet expected sale increases off the back of the 1.6 petrol now available with an auto transmission.Other than this,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669229&ref=rss Peugeot's planning an image upgrade from sensible to sexy and dynamic, headlined by the RCZ coupe. What's new Peugeot says this is not a 308 variant despite borrowing from it. It shares its platform with the 5008, 3008 and 308... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10669860&ref=rss Spain's Dani Pedrosa passed pole winner Ben Spies on the eighth lap of the Indianapolis MotoGP and pulled away for his third victory of the season Sunday.Pedrosa, the 2009 pole winner, crashed early in last year's race and never... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:27:03 +1200