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     Terrific Triton
  by John Jones                                           has gone for a much stronger version of its “dynamic
                                                          shield” front and a more squared-off rear.
   MITSUBISH’S new Triton has been attracting some          The effect is to make the Triton look even more
admiring glances since its launch and within the range of a real truck, the kind that will catch the eye of
one option that could appeal to buyers is the GLX-R.      people who need to work outdoors or in demanding
   This model sits just one level down from the top       conditions.
of the range VRX-R but can offer discerning buyers          So there is a lot to like about the GLX-R as an
almost all the features of the latter at a discounted     option in the Triton fleet, not the least of which is a
price.                                                    price tag of $39,990 for the manual and just $2000
   The GLX-R comes in automatic and manual models more for automatic. That is backed up by the 10-year
which are powered by the 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine    100,000kms power train warranty and a five-year
used throughout the Triton range.                         130,000kms new vehicle warranty plus five-years
   With 135kW of power and 437Nm of torque this is roadside assist.
more than up to any task it might be given as is shown      This is all a game-changer for the
by the 3.5 tonne towing capacity.                         Triton, a vehicle that has been proved
   There is the option of a six-speed manual              for decades now and is a steady seller,
transmission or a six-speed auto. They offer fuel         reaching the number two sales spot in
economy of 7.9 l/100 kms for the manual or 8.6 for the front of the Toyota Hilux for January.
automatic.
   The changes from 2WD to 4WD can be made on
the fly.
   The GLX-R models have all the five-star-rated
safety features of the Triton range with extras like lane
departure warning and forward collision mitigation as
well as significantly improved front brakes which have
larger rotors and an additional piston on each calliper.
   An upgraded suspension with larger diameter rear
shock absorbers makes the vehicle a pleasure to drive,
with steering that is light on the many turns in urban
traffic and reliable and predictable on the open road.
   The upgraded interior includes a large seven-inch
SDA touchscreen which you can link to your cellphone
to display things like navigation apps.
   The Triton GLX-R has automatic climate control,
dusk-sensing headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
   One thing that has really marked the new Tritons
is the completely changed exterior design. Mitsubishi
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                                                 Reo on the road again

THE OLD AND THE NEW: Gisborne’s 1928 Reo Speedwagon, NZMCA 1, Is off on a short holiday. It was restored over the last two-and-a-half years by volunteers and
unveiled at the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association national rally in Gisborne at the beginning of March. It was transported to the Covi Motorhome show in Auckland
perched on the back of the newest Mercedes Transporter owned by Pemberton Civil and driven by former Tolaga Bay man, Dion Henderson. After the caravan show it will be
returned to Gisborne for some minor tweaks before being put on display at the East Coast Museum of Technology.                                       Picture by Paul Rickard

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TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5

 Self-driving test car
 becomes museum piece

                                                                                                                                                                             Holden Commodore
                                                                                                                                                                             Black Edition revealed,
                                                                                                                                                                             as ZB celebrates birthday
                                                                                                                                                                              by Matthew Hansen, Driven                     Sadly, but unsurprisingly, it skimps on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         any performance upgrades, and yes, there is
                                                                                                                                                                               It’s been a year since the Holden ZB      a whiff of run-out special about the model.
                                                                                                                                                                            Commodore first burst onto the scene in      But to be fair, in person the Black Edition
                                                                                                                                                                            an attempt to fill some of the biggest shoes is a surprisingly sharp looking upgrade
   ONE of General Motors’ first self-                                               The camera- and sensor-equipped                                                         in Australasian motoring. And now the           . . . especially when parked in a line-up
driving test vehicles is going on display                                         vehicle is the first autonomous car to be                                                 new German-built lift-back has received its of standard-edition RS-Vs and VXRs. As a
at an automotive history museum in                                                added to The Henry Ford collection.                                                       first — admittedly mild — visual change.     no-cost option, it’s a no-brainer.
suburban Detroit.                                                                   It will be placed next to a 1959 Cadillac                                                  It’s called the Black Edition; a limited     For the record, that means Black Edition
  The Henry Ford history attraction                                               El Dorado at the Driving America                                                          edition model. Along with unique badging, models start at $58,990 for the RS-V
announced recently that it has acquired a                                         exhibit, which chronicles the history of the                                              the black edition wears gloss-black inserts  hatch. Another $2000 gets you into the
modified pre-production Chevrolet Bolt                                            automobile.                                                                               on the primary grill, front side vents, and  RS-V Sportwagon, while $67,990 gets you
electric vehicle.                                                                   The Henry Ford President and CEO                                                        on the window surrounds — as opposed to into the range-topping VXR hatch.
  The GM-donated vehicle originally                                               Patricia Mooradian says self-driving                                                      the standard silver.                            Each model comes fitted with a naturally

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  Now it will be displayed at the Henry                                             She says the acquisition “is paramount in                                               Edition would be available as a no-cost      5200rpm.
Ford Museum of American Innovation in                                             how we tell that story.”                                                                  option on the first 40 Holden ZB                Holden ended 2018 at third place in the
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                                                                                                                                                                            sell next month.                             and Ford.

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 Tesla secures Chinese                                                                                                                                 Speedway granted lease
 funding for ‘gigafactory’                                                                                                                             extension to stay at
 in Shanghai                                                                                                                                           Western Springs
   TESLA has secured loans from               Trump and Beijing, Tesla establishing a                                                                    by Bernard Orsman, NZ Herald                                                                   fans and local residents,” the statement
Chinese banks to fund the electric car        second production base outside California                                                                                                                                                                 said.
company’s “gigafactory” in Shanghai,          will ensure it can access the Chinese                                                                    SPEEDWAY is understood to have                                                                     Buckley and RFA declined to comment.
which will help it accelerate production of   market without tariff burdens.                                                                        been granted an extension to stay at                                                                  The Auckland Stock and Saloon Club
its mass-market Model 3.                        Unlike other automotive manufacturers,                                                              Auckland’s Western Springs after council                                                            has offered its facilities at Waikaraka
   Four banks — China Construction            Tesla has managed to negotiate a deal                                                                 bosses struck a last-minute deal with                                                               Park to speedway. President Frank
Bank Corporation, Agricultural Bank of        where the China plant will be wholly                                                                  promoter Bill Buckley last week.                                                                    Irvine said the club was keen to be part
China, Industrial                                                          owned, rather                                                               Details of the agreement, including the                                                          of talks about the long-term solution
and Commercial                                                             than a joint                                                             length of the extension, are not known.                                                             to speedway in Auckland. An online
Bank of China and                                                          venture with a                                                              The extension follows a meeting                                                                  petition to keep speedway at Western
Shanghai Pudong                                                            local partner.                                                           between Auckland Council, Regional                                                                  Springs indefinitely or until a suitable
Development Bank                                                             While                                                                  Facilities Auckland (RFA) and speedway                                                              replacement is developed has attracted
— are lending 3.5                                                          Musk looks to                                                            promoter Bill Buckley at his Mt                                                                     more than 30,000 signatures. In recent
billion renminbi for                                                       have cleared                                                             Wellington engineering business.                                                                    weeks, relations between Buckley, council
the project.                                                               hurdles in                                                                  A Grand Final Night took place on the                                                            and RFA have been strained. Buckley,
   At the start of the                                                     China, he                                                                weekend to celebrate 90 years of racing                                                             who has spent more than $5 million of his
year Elon Musk,                                                            could be                                                                 history at Auckland’s Home of Speedway,                                                             own money running speedway at Western
Tesla founder and                                                          facing fresh                                                             including a kids’ dance competition and                                                             Springs since 2002, has called council
chief executive,                                                           problems at                                                              fireworks.                                                                                          chief executive Stephen Town the “lowest
said the company would need about             home. According to reports, the secret-                                                                  Speedway’s Western Springs lease                                                                 of the low” in a dispute over money, and
that amount to build the plant and get        level security clearance he has through his                                                           finishes at the end of this season, creating                                                        plans to move speedway.
production of the Model 3 to the target       role as boss of rocket company SpaceX is                                                              a lot of uncertainty about where they will
of 3000 a week. Ground-breaking work          being reviewed by the US military.                                                                    race next year.
on the gigafactory started in January and       He may have broken security rules                                                                      Auckland Mayor Phil Goff issued a
Musk has said he wants the plant to begin     after the entrepreneur was seen smoking                                                               brief statement to the NZ Herald.
production by the end of the year.            marijuana on a webcast with comedian                                                                     “I’ve made it very clear that I want
   China is the world’s largest car market    Joe Rogan in September.                                                                               a home found for Speedway and that
and he believes starting production in the      Musk has had to refile a security form                                                              everyone needs to take a deep breath and
country is crucial to the company’s future.   on which any drug use in the previous                                                                 think realistically about the most sensible
With a trade war still brewing between        seven years must be admitted.                                                                         option for speedway’s future in our city.
the increasingly protectionist Donald                             — The Daily Telegraph                                                                “We’re committed to working towards
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   IF you want to ride like Vlad —            Aurus CEO Franz Gerhard Hilgert said                                                                                                                                SPECIAL                                                                                                       GLX-R
Russian President Vladimir Putin, that        of Putin.
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                                                 While not entirely as secure as Putin’s                 Watts Motors Ltd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2WD MAN $26,000                                                            +ORC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               +GST
Senat Limousine L700 with lines vaguely       model, the L700 comes in a seven-ton                                                                   132 Childers Road, Gisborne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2.4L turbo diesel • 3.5 tonne towing
reminiscent of a Rolls-Royce.                 armoured version, and an unarmoured
                                                                                                                                                     Phone 06 867 4749 - Brian Watts 021 222 0292
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smartphone connectivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  19257-32

                                                                                                                                                     www.wattsmotors.co.nz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 5-star safety • Air conditioning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes

   It’s the European debut of a vehicle       model is available, too.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 5 speed auto with sports mode
whose designers want to crack a Western          Hilgert said the vehicle comes with 600              10 YEAR
market of rich pop stars and business         horse power, and an automatic gearbox, all              WARRANTY
executives.                                   built in Russia.                          Watts Motors Ltd
                                                                                                      Watts Motors Ltd
   The company’s stand featured a model          Executives are aiming to start sales in132 Childers Road,
                                                                                                      132Gisborne   Childers Road, Gisborne
                                                                                                    Watts Motors Ltd
that once toted around the Russian leader.    Europe next year or 2021.                               Phone                  867 4749 – Brian Watts 021 222 0292
                                                                                        Phone 06 867 4749 - Brian Watts 021 222 0292
                                                                                                    132 Childers Road, Gisborne
He’s also driven the Aurus himself.              Aurus spokeswoman Liliya Zhdanovawww.wattsmotors.co.nz
                                                                                                      www.wattsmotors.co.nz                                                                                                                                                           10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes
                                                                                                    Phone 06 867 4749 - Brian Watts 021 222 0292
   “He is really deeply interested in         said pricing wouldn’t be announced until                Prices listed are for ASX 2WD XLS, Outlander 2.4L LS and Eclipse Cross XLS 2WD. Eclipse   Cross  VRX  pictured. Red Diamond    colour (pictured) is available for an additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).
                                                                                                    www.wattsmotors.co.nz
technology and is hands-on with the car,”     next month. —Associated Press                           $500. Prices exclude On Road Costs of $550 which includes WoF, registration and a full tank of fuel. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage terms and conditions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).
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8                                                                                                                                                                                                         THE GISBORNE HERALD

Holden SUV range.
                            Huge Factory Bonuses on New and Demo Vehicles until the end of March

                                              Trax LTZ                                                               Acadia LT                                                           Trailblazer LTZ
                        From                                                                                From                                                                  From

                        $
                            30,990                                                                           $
                                                                                                                  49,990                                                          $
                                                                                                                                                                                      52,490
                                                                                    (1)                                                       (2)                                                                               (3)

                                                               DRIVEAWAY                                                             + ORC                                                                        + ORC

    • One only (MAR967)                                                                   • Latest Model                                                      • Full 7 Seater with Leather
    • 1.4 turbo                                                                           • 2wd or All Wheel Drive                                            • 2.8 Turbo Diesel (500Nm of torque)
    • Heated front seats                                                                  • Roomy 7 Seater                                                    • 3.0 Tonne Braked Towing Capacity
    • Reversing Camera                                                                    • 3.6 litre V6 Petrol                                               • Limited Stock

Enterprise Gisborne
323 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
T 06 867 8368
enterpriseholden.co.nz
                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Enterprise
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Holden
Offer ends 31/03/2019 or while stocks last. Private buyers only. Not valid with any other offer. 3 years/100,000km (whichever comes first) free scheduled service on all new Holden vehicles. See holden.co.nz for further details.

                                                                                                                                                             NAVARA RX
                                                                                                                                                             From
                                                                                                                                                                           $    25,990                +GST DRIVEAWAY

                                                                                                                                                            LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE

                                                            MUSCLE MEETS SMARTS
                                                            IN THE NISSAN NAVARA
                             INTELLIGENT LANE
                               INTERVENTION

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         INTELLIGENT CRUISE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CONTROL

                              AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING   INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY
                                          (US only)                 BRAKING

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               MONITOR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 19256-33

ENTERPRISE MOTOR GROUP 323 Gladstone Road • Ph 867 8368 • a/h Steven Shields     • 027 483 9666
                                                                       *ADR eeciency ratings. Limited stock available.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        nissan.co.nz
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