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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019
Supercar seized
SAFE, FAMILY
MOTORING
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Sun rising
by John Jones When the seasons change, these heated seats
become ventilated ones to cool you down in the
HOLDEN’s Equinox LTZ is placed squarely in the summer.
middle of the company’s large fleet of SUVs which One fascinating addition is the availability of
turns out to be the perfect place for it to be. wireless cellphone charging.
The Equinox is an international brand sold in more This extra allows you to just slide the cellphone into
than 100 countries. Placed between the entry level a slot and it will charge without any power leads.
LS and the top of the range LTZ-V, the mid-size Another welcome feature is the motion sensing
Equinox is going to have what might be described as tailgate opener, just swish your foot under the vehicle
the Goldilocks appeal, not too big and not too small. and up it comes, perfect if you have your arms full.
It will seat five people in comfort which will meet For peace of mind there is Holden’s three year
the needs of the majority of owners. 100,000kms free scheduled servicing
There is plenty of storage space in the Equinox programme.
thanks to the one-touch fold down system for the rear Holden prides itself on its SUVs, the
seats. current brand label is “this is how we SUV.”
This is a powerful vehicle with a turbo petrol Under that mantra the Equinox LTZ can
engine giving 188kW of power and 353Nm of torque, more than hold its own.
enough to give it a two tonne towing capacity. Holden
is claiming an acceptable fuel usage of 8.6 l/100 kms
for the Equinox.
For the keen driver there is some real power here
and a genuine driving experience.
The Equinox LTZ meets the bar with its safety
package that has all the bells and whistles such as
forward collision alert with emergency braking, lane
change and blind spot warnings, plus front and rear
LED headlights to make sure you are seen.
One of the fascinating things about the safety
package is that the Equinox LTZ has a haptic seat by
which the alerts are conveyed by vibrating the front
seat rather than audible alarms that tend to make the
passengers uncomfortable.
The interior has an outstanding comfort level with
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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 3
Skoda app lets couriers
unlock your vehicle
THE days of having to request parcels
to be delivered to your office or left with
the neighbour because you’re not home
could soon come to an end.
That’s because one vehicle
manufacturer is developing a system that
allows couriers to delivery packages to a
car boot.
Supercar seized in million-
Skoda is in the midst of creating the
technology, which will give delivery
firms one-time access to the luggage
dollar Aussie drug bust compartment of your motor vehicle
so they can drop off goods to a secure
location. The manufacturer — which is
delivered goods that is stored in the system
and sent as confirmation to the customer.
Skoda says security is a paramount
by Matthew Hansen, Driven up as a Triple Eight Race Engineering part of the VW Group — is working on issue for the scheme. With this in mind,
Betta Electrical Falcon from either 2005 the system that will give UK customers data is encrypted and the parcel courier
WITH incredible cars comes incredible or 2006, it’s been reported that it is not the the choice of giving their car’s location is restricted to opening the vehicle within
prices, and often an interesting mix of 2006 Bathurst-winning machine. and number plate as their delivery address a short time frame that is defined by the
clientele. These were formative years for the when ordering parcels. customer.
Most of the time of course, the people Triple Eight squad, and — assuming the Skoda’s DigiLab team is already The feature is already being tested in
who buy high-price classics and supercars car is a legitimate restoration — it’s likely piloting technology that allows remote Skoda’s homeland of the Czech Republic.
are law abiding people; business owners, worth a pretty penny. access to a car’s boot on a one-time basis The car maker has partnered with two of
celebrities, and the like. But sometimes As the numbers would dictate, this was using an app. When an order is placed the biggest online retailers in the country
that’s not necessarily the case — as no small-fry drug raid. The eight-month by the vehicle owners, the car’s location — Alza.cz and Rohlik.cz — to trial the
underlined by a fresh story from over investigation resulted in not only over a is displayed to the courier via GPS for new delivery scheme.
the ditch. Drug raids that took place million dollars worth of seizures, but also delivery. If it’s successful, Skoda says it intends
around Newcastle and Dubbo have seen in eight arrests. Using the app, the courier is then to bring the technology to Britain in the
A$900,000 of marijuana and A$140,000 “During the operation police have seized granted one-time-only, secured access future.
of cash seized, as well as seven motorbikes approximately $900,000 worth of cannabis to open the boot within a pre-defined Jarmila Plachá, head of Skoda DigiLab,
and a pair of collector cars. Those vehicles (40 kilograms) and we will allege this will delivery window. said: ‘This pilot project provides a concrete
are a 1969 Holden HT Monaro GTS, and be the dismantling of an ongoing criminal They then place the parcel in the boot, look ahead at how everyday life can be
a Ford BA Falcon V8 Supercar. syndicate involved in the supply of illegal subsequently relock the vehicle using the made even simpler and more convenient in
Reportedly seized from the Newcastle drugs,” said Orana Mid-Western Police app and the customer is notified about the future by using state-of-the-art technology.
raids, the Supercar is an interesting District commander superintendent Peter successful delivery. “I’m looking forward to further
inclusion to the mix. While it’s dressed McKenna, speaking to Daily Liberal. The courier is also prompted by the developing this project together with our
app to take photographic evidence of the partners.” — Daily Mail
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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 5
Movie about John Porsche teases electric
DeLorean revealed Taycan in new pictures
PORSCHE has released the first current Cayman and Boxter models.
official teaser images of its first all- However they have quad-LED units in
electric Taycan EV, which is expected to a similar arrangement with the Mission
go into production in September. E concept vehicle.
The top of the line Taycan model is While the overall design remains close
expected to offer more than 450kW of to that of the concept, the production
power, with a driving range of around Taycan will have a set of conventional
500km. The model is expected to be doors rather than the suicide rear doors
available in two body styles, a saloon on the concept vehicle.
available late this year, and a high-riding The rear end of the vehicle features a
wagon version to become available next full-width LED light bar — in keeping
year. with the likes of the current-generation
The pictures released are of a wrapped Panamera.
saloon model, featuring the slogan Soul, Porsche will debut its innovative
Electrified on the windscreen. 800-volt technology with the Taycan,
by Matthew Hansen, Driven He climbed through GM’s ranks, The front of the vehicle looks like a which will reportedly allow for shorter
becoming one of the most well-known classic Porsche, with headlights at first charging cycles and better performance.
TOO often the story of the DeLorean names in American motoring — often sight appearing like the units in the — New Zealand Herald
— the eccentric but incredibly flawed going against the grain of the company
gullwing supercar of the 1980s — begins ties along the way. It’s a story of twists and
and ends with flashbacks to Back to the turns, and that’s well before DeLorean
Future and passive aggressive comments went and started his own self-titled
about the Peugeot-made boat anchor it supercar company and his life spiralled out
utilised as an engine. of control. It was only a matter of time
There’s a ripping extended story in there before a film about his life would hit the
about one of the brightest minds from big screen, and now it’s happening with
Packard then General Motors. At Pontiac, the impending release of Framing John
John DeLorean was best known for the DeLorean — a biopic/documentary hybrid
creation of the Pontiac GTO — a muscle featuring Alec Baldwin as DeLorean.
car that would eventually grow into being a It will be released to American audiences
legend of its own. on June 7.
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Biggs brothers go large Kiwi-based racer taking
at NZ 4X4 champs on the world
by Matthew Hansen, Driven motorsport, but for motorsport in general.”
The W Series has attracted a mixture of
WHILE the majority of New Zealand’s praise and criticism since it was unveiled in
circuit-racing championships are currently 2018. Female racers like IndyCar’s Pippa
enjoying a break, this year’s calendar is Mann and Supercars’ Simona De Silvestro
just heating up for 25-year-old Alexandra are among those to speak out against the
Whitley. category over fears of segregation.
After getting “They copped
selected as an a lot of s**t at the
initial finalist beginning, and
for Europe’s they continue
inaugural open- to,” says Whitley.
wheel W Series, “There will
Whitley was always be people
Hamilton’s Greg and Chris McDell negotiate a hillclimb on their way to a runner-up the only driver against it, but
finish. Picture/Greg Henderson Inmotion from Australasia maybe we can
by Colin Smith, Driven At the close-fought Advantage Tyres/BF to advance to change some
Goodrich national rally the top six drivers stage two of the people’s minds.
IF it’s not one Biggs twin then it’s the separated by less than 100 penalty points at competition in The way the W
other dominating this summer’s New the close of competition. Spain at the end Series works is
Zealand 4x4 Trials Championship. There was a delayed start for Jarred of this month. that it’s not about
After teaming up as driver and Biggs as the 41-vehicle field began the There, she will compete with 27 other segregation, but celebration of women in
co-driver to win last years’s national title, rally. His brake pedal assembly came finalists for one of the 20 fully funded motorsport.
Aucklanders Scott and Jarred Biggs have apart before tackling the first hazard of drives in the 2019 women-only series. “If you look at the weekend I just had
doubled their efforts with both behind the morning. It put some pressure on “Everyone congratulates you on how far racing in the V8 utes, there was probably
the wheel in one of their self-built Nitro to complete the morning session but he you’ve come, which is fantastic, but I guess about 200 plus competitors at the whole
Customs super-modified trucks. powered to the top of the leader board for me I’m always thinking ‘I want to go meeting — and just two females.
Last weekend near Te Puke Jarred Biggs collecting penalties on only three of the more’,” Whitley told Driven. It’s about giving women more
powered his 6-litre supercharged Chevrolet 16 hazards to reach the lunchbreak with “But it is a really big deal. I’m super opportunity and what we learn from the
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F1 world champion
of the 2018-19 series; twin brother Scott finish saw Biggs remain in the number one
had previously won three of the four earlier spot while some impressive climbs up the
events and still leads the title standings standings in the afternoon left the final
with one event remaining. results looking different from the morning.
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Formula One, and so startling to the sport He craved, it seemed, a quieter existence,
that had consumed his life, that a sense swapping the razzle dazzle of the paddock
of rootlessness was to be expected. Two for a spell helping his wife Vivian run an
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the only person since 2013 to have beaten way to beat Lewis, to give 100 percent
Lewis Hamilton to the world title. dedication. Suddenly, that disappears.
“If you were to stop your job tomorrow You’re starting with a blank sheet of paper
and become a cook, that would be a serious — there’s nothing. It’s quite a powerful
break. You would have moments thinking, shift.”
‘Oh my God, what am I doing?’ You lose And yet the satisfaction he derived from
your identity in a way.” vanquishing Hamilton was more potent
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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 7
Blind mechanic gets to Formula 1’s Daniel
drive for the first time Ricciardo is pretty keen
to do the Bathurst 1000
by Matthew Hansen likelihood of a drive at the Bathurst 1000
after Formula 1.
HE’S arguably the most popular “I got asked not long ago ‘after F1 would
personality in the Formula 1 paddock, you want to do some races, do something
and now Daniel Ricciardo has shown else like V8s or NASCAR or Le Mans?’,”
an interest in competing in the Bathurst Ricciardo said.
1000. Albeit, that interest is of the ‘wait “When I first got into F1 a few years
and see’ variety. ago, I said ‘yeah, that’d be awesome, I’d
The 29-year-old enjoyed his first drive love to’. But the more years I do this, it
of the Aussie Supercar recently in the kind of wears you out. And I thought ‘once
by Matthew Hansen, Driven a mechanic alongside his son, Brendan. build-up for the Australian Grand Prix. I’m done (in Formula 1), I think I’ll be
Together they run Bart’s Automotive & It was an experience he clearly enjoyed, done’.
LIKE the Grinch stealing Christmas, Towing in Illinois. And as thanks, Brendon as evidenced by his signature Guinness “I’m probably kidding myself, because
it’s easy to look at videos from corporate hooked up with Mercedes to give his Dad Book of World Records grin. And now driving (at Bathurst) would be pretty cool.
entities that target the heartstrings as a first taste of driving in none other than the Renault F1 pilot has reflected on the I’ll never say never. I’d give it a good 50-50
being marketing ‘cheap shots’ designed to the marque’s 430kW twin-turbo V8. at the moment.”
get us all doe-eyed and emotional. But, With the aid of some coaches, and his The comments come off the back of a
sometimes, those videos are simply too son, Bart takes to the AMG’s controls at difficult debut with Renault.
damn good. Alvord Lake in Oregon — a dry lake-bed Qualifying outside the top 10, Ricciardo
From Mercedes-Benz comes this; a that at one time spanned 160 kilometres, made a great start only to rip his nose-
campaign to get certified gearhead Bart with an outright coverage of 5600 square cone off on the grass while trying to make
Hickey behind the wheel of a Mercedes- kilometres. places. That put him down the order, while
AMG GT R. Look . . . we could go on. But the best mechanical issues later on ended his race
Bart has been blind from birth, but idea is to just watch the video, preferably prematurely.
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Phone 06 867 4749 - Brian Watts 021 222 0292
10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes
first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
record around 1080p or above. This place. 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
www.wattsmotors.co.nz
Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).
10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes
$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. first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable).
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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