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Rugby star’s wagon leads the way as a weird and wonderful collection of vehicles proves popular for online buyers.
A custom SUV that once belonged to Jonah Lomu and a minibus with a shark on it were the most viewed vehicles on Trade Me last year.
The All Black legend’s SPL Nissan Patrol, pictured above, features 20 speakers, capable of 160 decibels, a fully customised interior and a special paint job. Despite gaining more than 226,000 views, it is still for sale on the website for $49,990.
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Toyota tops list for the number of units needing attention because of safety risks and leads the way on sales revenues.
Safety flaws have led to the recall of more than 13 million vehicles globally in 2020, according to a new report from Finbold.com.
The company says 13,362,759 units have been the subject of recalls by carmakers between January 1 and July 13 this year, with Toyota leading the way.
The Japan-based manufacturer had about 3.95m recalls, claims Finbold.com, with Ford next on 2.9m...

A founding shareholder of Bayswater Vehicle Group whose involvement in the car industry goes back 65 years. PLUS – gallery
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved identity in the Hawke’s Bay automotive industry, who was a founding shareholder of Bayswater Vehicle Group.
Dot Townshend died on July 13, aged 90, after a short battle with cancer.
Wife of the late Charlie Townshend, Dot founded Bayswater Vehicles Ltd with her son Robert (Rob) 31 years ago after the passing of her husband.
Since th...

Prime Minister unveils vehicle plan as part of a NZ$7.7 billion “green industrial revolution”.
The sale of new cars and vans powered by petrol and diesel will be banned in the UK from 2030.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also announced hybrid sales will come to an end in 2035 as part of a 10-point plan to tackle climate change and cut the country’s emissions.
The government has allocated £4 billion (NZ$7.7b) to the proposals, which Johnson describes as a “green industrial revolution”.
The f...

Marque eyes cost-cutting measures to help ease the transition to zero-emissions vehicles.
Ferrari has set a target of 80 per cent of its sales being made up of electric and hybrid models by 2030, vowing to produce “even more unique” cars in the process.
The Italian marque plans to ease the costly shift to zero-emissions driving by using suppliers for components or software that are not crucial, such as an operating system, says Benedetto Vigna, chief executive.
While the company is focusing o...

The Colonial Motor Company has released its 100th annual report covering the year to June 30, 2018, with revenue for the year totalling $904 million – a six per cent increase on the previous year’s $854.8m.
The Colonial Motor Company (CMC) has presented its 100th annual report for the year to June 30, 2018, with chief executive Graeme Gibbons saying it has benefitted from the strength of the New Zealand economy over the past nine years, which has fuelled their growth.
“The light end of the ma...

Abarth will celebrate its 70th anniversary by unveiling the Abarth 124 Rally Tribute during the Geneva International Motor Show.
The performance arm of Fiat, Abarth, will bring its limited-edition Abarth 124 Rally Tribute to the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March 7 to 17 in Switzerland.
The vehicle will also be available in New Zealand from $47,990 plus on-road costs.
The Abarth 124 Rally Tribute is a homage to the Abarth 124 rally, which, after an extremely successful season culmina...

A workhorse from the Antarctic and another with political connections gained more than 220,000 views between them in 2021.
A Toyota Land Cruiser that spent much of its life in the Antarctic and an MP’s trusty old ute have been among the most-viewed vehicles on Trade Me Motors this year.
The 2004 Land Cruiser, pictured above, spent nearly two decades at New Zealand’s Antarctic research facility, Scott Base, where it was used as an exploration vehicle and for transporting people and cargo acros...

Mitsubishi is predicting its new Pajero Sport VRX will be a hit when it arrives in New Zealand in January.
The large SUV boasts a package of advanced safety features, enhanced luxury and aggressive styling. Key safety upgrades include the addition of lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert, while a new eight-inch colour LCD meter comes with changeable display types.
“We’re hugely excited to welcome the new Pajero Sport to New Zealand,” says Reece Congdon, head of marketing and corpora...

Science fiction is set to be turned into fact with a new air-powered car from Peugeot. It will demonstrate its hybrid air technology at Paris Motor Show when it unveils a 208 partly on petrol and partly on compressed air resulting in fuel economy topping 1.68l/100km. A compressed air tank beneath the boot stores energy, while the vehicle’s engine management system swaps between petrol and air for maximum efficiency. At times, particularly in city centres, the engine can run on air alone. The ...

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