City Autos Direct in Penrose Auckland have a great range of quality used Honda cars for sale

They often have a large stock range of Honda Accord , Honda Civic , Honda CRV , Honda Fit plus much more

All City Autos Direct Japanese used cars come thoroughly inspected when they arrive in New Zealand

Search our used Honda cars in Auckland

We have car finance options to suit from no and low deposit

A great range of used Honda cars at City Autos Direct

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Mitsubishi used cars

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Search used Mitsubishi cars at Simon Lucas Mitsubishi on the North Shore

Simon Lucas North Shore also sell a range of other used car makes and models like Toyota , Honda , Nissan , Subaru and much more

Simon Lucas is the Mitsubishi franchise for the North Shore in Auckland and sell a variety of new and used Mitsubishi cars including Outlander , Lancer , Triton utes , L300 van , ASX and far more

Simon Lucas are also Great Wall dealers and sell the full range of Great Wall utes

To experience the best in vehicle purchasing then visit Simon Lucas Mitsubishi today.

www.simonlucas.co.nz

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The much anticipated Great Wall diesel utes have arrived at a dealer near you. The V200 is powered by a two litre, four cylinder common rail turbo diesel engine that produces 105 kW and 310 Nm, and achieves a combined fuel consumption figure of 8.3L/100km.

The V200 dual cab 4×2 is $26,990 plus on road costs, and the V200 dual cab 4×4 sells for $29,990 plus on road costs.

This outstanding value for money is only further enhanced by the high level of features that Great Wall is rapidly becoming known for. Leather trimmed seats, air conditioning, alloy wheels, power mirrors, steering wheel controls, power windows and an MP3 compatible CD/radio are all standard.

Safety features on the V200 dual cab include dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic brake force distribution.

The V200 is backed by a comprehensive three year/100,000km warranty, supported by Great Wall’s national dealer network. In the unlikely event of a malfunction you can rely on Great Wall’s roadside assistance program available 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days a year.

Find out more today at Andrew Simms Great Wall or Simon Lucas Great Wall

Wed, May 2, 2012

  • Ford’s new Falcon EcoBoost will deliver consumers a new standard in large car fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, outstanding performance and affordability
  • By 2013 more than 90 per cent of Ford’s global nameplates are expected to be available with an EcoBoost option
  • Ford EcoBoost’s global engine family features direct petrol injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing for maximum combustion efficiency

What is EcoBoost?

EcoBoost technology is a new family of engines designed and engineered by Ford globally for its range of passenger cars and trucks.

By 2013 more than 90 per cent of Ford’s global nameplates are expected to be available with an EcoBoost option.

These new engines combine direct injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to maximise performance and torque while improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions.

For New Zealand, the rollout of Ford’s high-tech EcoBoost technology in the FG Falcon MkII is will enhance customer options and supplement an already outstanding complement of engines available in the Falcon.

The development of the EcoBoost engine for Falcon was a key element of Ford’s $232 million investment in a range of sustainability initiatives across all Australian vehicle lines, including a new diesel engine for Territory and the sophisticated EcoLPi for Falcon.

EcoBoost is now an important part of a suite of engine options available for customers in Ford New Zealand’s full-size family sedan, as well as the acclaimed Ford Mondeo.

Apart from the all-new Falcon EcoBoost, customers can choose between the proven 4.0-litre in-line six cylinder petrol engine or high-tech liquid-injection LPG system in the Falcon EcoLPi. The 4.0-litre six cylinder petrol engine is also available with turbocharging in the sporty XR and G6E.

By adding EcoBoost technology, Ford is able to offer a full-size family vehicle with improved fuel efficiency and a lower CO2 footprint, to meet the environmental demands expected by consumers.

EcoBoost is a keystone of the Ford Motor Company’s sustainability initiatives.

The key to the EcoBoost system is the harmony between the turbocharger and direct-injection fuel system.

The turbocharger recovers energy from the exhaust that otherwise would have been wasted and puts it back into the engine to gain efficiency.

Simply, the turbocharging system puts more air into the engine for more power. A compressor increases or “boosts” the pressure of the air entering the engine. An intercooler reduces the air temperature before it enters the engine.

Ford’s EcoBoost strategy can produce V8-like performance in a six cylinder and six cylinder-like performance in an I-4.

The all-new EcoBoost 2.0-litre I-4 engine available in the FG Falcon MkII combines turbocharging and direct-injection technology to deliver significant fuel consumption and CO2 emission reductions compared to conventional, larger-displacement petrol engines with similar power outputs.

At the same time, EcoBoost engines will deliver the off-the-line power and performance characteristics familiar to diesel enthusiasts.

Globally, Ford engineers have looked at every available engine configuration, comparing power, price, fuel economy and CO2 emissions, determining the best way to power Ford vehicles in the future.

The result is the company’s EcoBoost strategy, which is now an integrated part of Ford’s global mid- and long-term sustainability strategy.

Combined with advanced multi-speed transmissions, electric power steering, weight reductions and aerodynamic improvements, EcoBoost will help Ford address some of the world’s energy challenges without sacrificing the joy of driving.

Globally automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to more efficient, smaller capacity engines in their vehicles. Known as ‘downsizing’, these engine strategies are designed to meet increasingly demanding fuel economy and CO2 emissions targets without sacrificing the power and torque attributes of larger-capacity petrol engines.

Automotive engines, like consumer electronics – mobile phones, laptops etc – have become smaller and more powerful and capable over the years. The EcoBoost family of engines is doing that too, enabling a smaller engine to replace a larger engine with improved fuel efficiency.

The rising popularity of four-cylinder powerplants around the world has been attributed to a host of technical improvements, such as direct injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing systems, all the things that are a feature of the EcoBoost four cylinder engine available in the FG Falcon MkII.

These technology improvements have transformed some four-cylinder engines into performers that can more than match their larger capacity counterparts.

Advanced engine designs

The 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost unit is an advanced lightweight, high efficiency engine design that has been specially developed from Ford’s latest four-cylinder engine families.

It has all-aluminium construction, with 16-valve DOHC cylinder heads featuring twin independent variable cam timing.

The engine has been refined for maximum operating efficiency with optimised lubrication system design and application of low-friction coatings.

The advanced combustion system design allows it to meet the most stringent global CO2 emissions requirements.

What are the advantages of EcoBoost?

A key advantage of the Ford EcoBoost approach to engine technology is the ability to downsize engine capacity, so that larger naturally-aspirated engines can be replaced by much smaller units without sacrificing power output.

The performance boost offered by turbo-charging typically can result in significant gains in torque from low revs, so there is a significant opportunity to downsize capacity while still providing a potential performance benefit.

The advantages of downsizing include improved efficiency through reduced internal friction, lower pumping losses and lighter weight – which also makes the engine warm up more quickly.

This helps to ensure that the real-world fuel economy benefits of Ford EcoBoost engines are delivered in all driving conditions, including both city and highway driving.

Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost technology, which combines direct injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to maximise performance, torque and fuel economy as well as reduce CO2 emissions.

EcoBoost petrol engines already use much of the same technology that is found in today’s state-of-the-art turbo-diesels.

The success of Ford’s EcoBoost system lies in a combination of advanced hardware and a complex control system using hundreds of thousands of lines of computer code and related parameters.

Through extensive research and testing, engineers have developed these proprietary software strategies integrating the engine, transmission and fuel management for dynamic driving.

As with many diesels, today’s EcoBoost engines feature:

  • A high-pressure, direct-injection fuel system fed by a common rail that delivers a precise amount of petrol in the exact spot for fast and complete burn.
  • Turbocharging to create a more dense mix of air and fuel in each cylinder.
  • Special pistons with optimised bowls in the centre to improve combustion efficiency.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions and high fuel economy.

The Falcon EcoBoost 2.0-litre four cylinder is also lighter than Falcon 4.0-litre in-line six cylinder, helping maintain the Falcon’s reputation as an agile driver’s car.

The EcoBoost I-4 will spool up quickly to maximum torque and maintain it across a broad rev range, delivering power when needed.

Simply, the turbocharging system puts more air into the engine, creating more power across a wider rev range. However, the turbocharger in the I-4 EcoBoost is also designed to deliver greater refinement and lower CO2 emissions.

The 2.0-litre EcoBoost I-4 engine also adds Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) technology to the recipe for success.

Compared with expensive hybrid and diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today’s affordable petrol engines and as such can be priced competitively.

Additionally, EcoBoost boasts consistent real-world fuel economy benefits not matter what the drive cycle – city or highway.

Fuel efficiency customers need with performance they want

Ford’s new Falcon EcoBoost will deliver consumers a new standard in large car fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, outstanding performance and affordability.

Falcon EcoBoost is part of a suite of engine options for customers – from the high-tech EcoLPi to performance turbocharged engines available in the company’s sporty XR range.

The first rear-wheel drive application of Ford’s global EcoBoost technology delivers an 18 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the Falcon XT, compared to the standard in-line six-cylinder engine.

Achieving just 8.1L/100km1, the Falcon XT delivers just 192g/km of CO2.

Despite achieving such impressive new fuel efficiency and emissions targets, the Falcon EcoBoost engine continues to provide drivers with the performance they expect and appreciate in a large car.

Official power and torque figures return 179kW @ 5500 rpm and 353Nm @ 2000 rpm.

“Given the rising fuel costs impacting many New Zealanders, Ford’s EcoBoost technology really is the best way to achieve improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, at a price consumers can afford,” said Ford New Zealand Managing Director, Neale Hill.

“Our goal has been to find the sweet spot for consumers – to give them the fuel efficiency they need, combined with the power they want.

“The Falcon EcoBoost is also a welcome addition to our widely respected family of Ford Falcon engines – the normally aspirated and turbocharged in-line six cylinder as well as the liquid-phase injection EcoLPi engine.”

What is Ti-VCT technology?

Ti-VCT technology creates precise, variable timing control of both the intake and exhaust camshafts, which control the valve opening and closing events. Each of the two camshafts is controlled independently.

Ti-VCT uses the intake camshaft phasing to advance the intake valve opening and closing events and the exhaust camshaft phasing to retard the exhaust valve events from their base “engine off” positions.

How does it help?

The ability to vary the overlap between the intake and exhaust valves helps eliminate compromises in the two processes: fresh charge induction and exhaust gas discharge.

The result is greater efficiency through reduced gas exchange pumping work, which leads to improved fuel efficiency from this strategy alone compared with non-VCT engines.

Another benefit of Ti-VCT technology is a broadened torque curve. Because the Ti-VCT strategy allows the intake valve to be advanced, instant power is delivered when the customer demands it at low speeds.

At high speeds, the intake cam is retarded and higher airflows are available, which results in approximately a 10 per cent power improvement over non-VCT engines.

How important is EcoBoost?

EcoBoost technology is part of a global engine strategy that underpins the One Ford vision to develop and accelerate new products Ford customers want and value.

Currently EcoBoost technology is available in I-4 and six cylinder engines. Ford has also recently launched a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which will power a range of global vehicles.

By 2013 Ford expects to be producing 1.5 million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected.

Apart from Ford’s 2.0-litre direct-injection four cylinder and 1.0-litre three-cylinder, the EcoBoost family also includes a 1.6-litre I-4 and 3.5-litre V6.

Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in more than 90 per cent of the company’s global nameplates by 2013.

About half of the 1.5 million EcoBoost engines are expected to be sold in North America, while the rest are to be sold in Europe, South America and Asia Pacific regions.

Where is it manufactured?

The 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine is the company’s first global EcoBoost engine and is manufactured to Australian and New Zealand specifications at the Valencia engine plant in Spain.

Find out more at Dunedin City Ford today

www.dcford.co.nz

2004 Mazda Axela for sale in Auckland

Price : $15990

Available at City Autos Direct in Penrose Auckland a part of the City Motor Group

Mazda Axela 2004

To find out more about this vehicle please click on the link below

2004 Mazda Axela

City Autos Direct have a great range of quality used Mazda cars for sale

All City Autos Direct Auckland cars are thoroughly checked when they come into New Zealand and are odometer certified

Visit City Motor Group online at www.citymotorgroup.co.nz

In its 2012 models, just becoming available, the Porirua-based three-diamonds Mitsubishi importer is ramping up this facet of its reputation still further with new features that quietly, unobtrusively get on with the job of making driving even safer.

Take the bread-and-butter Lancer range.

For starters, there’s the new electronic SmartBrake system. If you hadn’t heard of it till now, well, neither had we, but it’s on every 2012 Lancer. You might never need it, says Mitsubishi, but it’s there just in case. Stamp on your brakes in an emergency and there’s a chance that, panic-stricken, you might plant your foot on the accelerator too. SmartBrake spots the error and stops you safely.

Then, every 2012-model Lancer makes safe cellphone use easy via the Bluetooth hands-free system (USB connectivity too, so you can plug in your mp3 player or a music-loaded usb stick). There’s the extra control of electric-assist power steering, neat soft-touch surfacing on the front doors, and economy-wise there are serious fuel savings on the 2-litre Lancers, their MIVEC engines now burning 10-13 percent less.

While the engineers have beavered away on improvements like these, they’ve also found time to reinvent one of Mitsubishi’s most popular cars ever. Ask around and someone in the family will remember their all-time favourite Lancer, the luxury SEi, for its ultimate comfort, its smooth ride.

Well, after a long time away it’s back for 2012, as both sedan and hatch. Mitsubishi say it’s better value (and better-looking) than ever, with leather seats (front ones powered and heated), side skirts and 16” low-noise soft-ride alloys. Like other top line 2012 Mitsubishi models it has a rear view camera that sends a bumper-height image to the rear-view mirror when you select reverse, to help you spot wayward toddlers or puppies.
•    SmartBrake and Bluetooth aren’t only in Lancer. You’ll also find them in all 2012-model ASX, Outlander, Challenger, Pajero and Triton.
•    Alongside Lancer SEi, another long-awaited Mitsubishi is the 2WD cousin of the popular Triton 4WD GLS Sport auto: same high power 133kW engine with 3-tonne braked towing, same high spec equipment, such as sport seats, privacy glass, electric rear window, cruise control and Bluetooth.
•    The Lancer SEi is available at Simon Lucas Mitsubishi North Shore and Andrew Simms Mitsubishi Auckland at a special launch price of $29,990 + ORC

If you are looking for a Mitsubishi in the Auckland or North Shore Area visit www.andrewsimms.co.nz or www.simonlucas.co.nz

See Simon Lucas Mitsubishi at the Coast Car Show on Thursday 26th April  and Friday 27th of April 2012

See the full range of New Mitsubishi Vehicles there including the 2012 Mitsubishi Electric Imiev

Plus a great range of show specials and promotions

For more info visit Simon Lucas Mitsubishi online at

www.simonlucas.co.nz

City Autos Direct in Penrose Auckland have a great range of quality used Nissan cars for sale

They often have a large stock range of Nissan Cube , Nissan Murano , Nissan Primera , Nissan Tiida and much more

All City Autos Direct Japanese used cars come thoroughly inspected when they arrive in New Zealand

Search our quality Nissan used cars and SUVs at City Autos Direct

City Autos Direct is a part of City Motor Group Auckland

Looking for Nissan used car ? then City Autos Direct is you place to buy.

Mazda is excited to announce that the MAZDA RX-8 ‘SPIRIT R’ SPECIAL EDITION is now available in New Zealand.

In advance of Mazda RX-8 production ending in June 2012, SPIRIT R will be the final special edition model, offering a striking commemoration for Mazda’s iconic four door, four seater rotary engine sports car.

SPIRIT R is named after the final limited edition Mazda RX-7 and this pedigree is reflected in stylish features that include an exclusive Recaro seat design and custom 19-inch alloy wheels.

The Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R has a 6-speed manual transmission with exclusive features such as Bilstein sports suspension, distinctive red front and rear brake callipers.

Exterior features include 225/40 R19 89W tyres and 19-inch alloy wheels finished in stunning bronze with black centre cap.Front, side and rear spoilers improve aerodynamics and add street appeal. Black bezels within front and rear combination lamps and front fog lamps bring the race car to the fore and a SPIRIT R badge on C-pillar seals it in the Mazda history books.

The SPIRIT R is a sports car that means business with custom designed interior fittings. Distinctive SPIRIT R Recaro bucket seats are trimmed with black and red leather for effect. In addition, contrast red stitching on the steering wheel, gear shift, parking brake and door trim, set this RX-8 apart from the rest.

The limited edition RX-8 is available in three exterior colour options, Aluminium Metallic, Sparkling Black Mica and Crystal White Pearl Mica.

This unique vehicle is available in very limited numbers and for the same price as the standard model at $56,695 plus on-road costs. Every new RX-8 Spirit R comes with mazdacare as standard, including 3-years/100,000km (whichever occurs first) Mazda Scheduled Servicing, 3-years unlimited kilometre Mazda Factory Warranty and Mazda On Call Roadside Assistance.

Find out more about the Mazda RX8 at Dunedin City Mazda

City Autos Direct Auckland have a great range of over 500 used cars for sale out of there car yard in Penrose Auckland

Whether you need a Station wagon, Hatchback, People Mover or even European vehicle, they are your one stop shop.

City Autos Direct have a onsite Business Manager so they can arrange competitive car finance to suit.

City Autos Direct Auckland can arrange delivery throughout New Zealand and work to get the best price on transportation.

Visit them online at www.citymotorgroup.co.nz or come in and see them at the dealership

2 Station Road Penrose Auckland

Citroen’s revolutionary new interpretation of the large car, the refined, luxurious, uniquely-styled and dramatic Citroen DS5, has been named “Family Car of the Year” by the leading UK magazine, Top Gear, in the publication’s annual automotive awards.

Set to arrive in New Zealand in the middle of 2012, the family-sized DS5, combines distinctive style with creative technology and takes design inspiration from the world of aviation, and it saw off tough competition from already established models to take the best family car title.

Top Gear magazine said; “DS5 is a well-grounded, slick, futuristic machine, both inside and out. The is quirky but rational, exciting but functional and put together with considerable care, just like the rest of the car. And that makes it very pleasing indeed. All of which goes to show that because the DS5 isn’t a half-hearted copy of a German saloon, it’s the better for it.”

The award means a second year of success for Citroën. In 2010, Citroën DS3 won both Top Gear magazine’s ‘Small Car of the Year’ and overall ‘Car of the Year’ accolades.

“A second year of recognition for Citroën in the Top Gear magazine awards is a tremendous achievement and further proof the DS range is cementing Citroën’s reputation for class-leading design,” said Linda Jackson, Citroën UK’s Managing Director. “Standing out from the crowd with its unique looks, Citroën flair and innovative Hybrid4 technology, New DS5 is about an outstanding motoring experience for the whole family to enjoy.”

The new Citroën DS5 is an aerodynamic masterpiece with taut features, flowing lines and a dynamic profile. The model’s compact and agile design also delivers exemplary handling and meticulous soundproofing.

With pilot-style overhead switches inspired by plane cockpits, the cabin blends ergonomic function with aesthetic appeal. Immaculate attention to detail and authentic premium materials ensure an immediate impression of quality and refinement.

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Test Drive the new Citroen DS5 now at Andrew Simms European

For Citroen Service and parts on the North Shore visit Simon Lucas European

There was a whole new type of star on stage at this year’s American Music Awards® (The AMAs) when the Fiat 500 made its Hollywood stage debut at the Nokia Theatre performing alongside Jennifer Lopez during her live performance of her latest hit ‘Papi’ on Sunday (20 November 2011).

The Fiat 500 has already worked with Jennifer Lopez, including appearing in Lopez’s new music video for “Papi,” as well as in a 30-second trailer of the video. Lopez also appears in two additional commercials for Fiat broadcast in the USA, “My World” and “Elegance,” which feature the Fiat 500 Cabrio and the Fiat 500 by Gucci models.

“Fiat honoured to share the stage with Jennifer Lopez at the 2011 American Music Awards. Her drive and determination is the common thread that is shared with the brand and our philosophy that “Life is Best When Driven”, said Olivier Francois, CEO of the Fiat Brand. “This appearance allows us to continue to expose the Fiat 500 to a wide demographic. These past few days have been momentous for FIAT as we have recently revealed the new Abarth 500 at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.”

In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honoured and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Infused with the spirit and character of the original Cinquecento, the new Fiat 500 and convertible Fiat 500C continue to build on the vehicle’s global popularity. Since its initial launch in 2007, the new Fiat 500 has been sold in more than 80 countries around the world. The model’s unquestionable popularity is the result of the Fiat 500’s great ability to deliver a unique personality with advanced solutions in terms of quality, engine and passenger comfort. In addition to success on the sales front, the Fiat 500 has earned more than 60 international awards, including being named the 2008 European Car of the Year, 2009 World Car Design of the Year and Best New Engine of 2010.

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Andrew Simms European are the Auckland Dealers for Fiat

visit www.andrewsimmseuropean.co.nz for the latest sales and promotions

Simon Lucas European are the service and parts dealer for Fiat in the North Shore Auckland

visit www.simonlucas.co.nz

Joining the 1.4 125 kW MultiAir and the 1.7 litre 173 kW TBi small capacity/high output engines already used in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the Italian car maker has announced that it will launch a new 1.8 litre 224 kW engine in early 2013 which, says Alfa Romeo, will set new performance, economy and emissions standards.

Designed for both transverse and longitudinal applications, the new direct injection four cylinder engine will be compliant with future emissions standards in both Europe (Euro 6) and the U.S. (Tier 2 Bin 5) and will be used in both existing and future models.

Made entirely of aluminium, the engine will incorporate the most advanced technological content; including a 200-bar gasoline direct injection system, dual variable timing and a high-efficiency turbocharger.

The aluminium architecture, combined with the most innovative technologies, will offer power-to-weight ratio, fuel efficiency, acoustic/NVH comfort, and driving performance that are the very best in its category and characteristic of Alfa Romeo engines.

“This is an extremely important step for Alfa Romeo, as we continue to reposition our brand and prepare it for global distribution. The United States remains our primary objective as we prepare for a 2013 introduction of our models,” added Harald J. Wester, Fiat’s Chief Technology Officer and head of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati Brands. “The dedication of Group-wide resources to develop specific powertrain solutions for the specific needs of Alfa Romeo is a reflection of the renewed thrust we are placing on the development of this brand. This is a first step in a series of initiatives to be implemented in the near future which will reconnect Alfa Romeo to its historical roots as a premium Italian sports car brand.”

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Andrew Simms European are the agents for Alfa Romeo in Auckland

visit them online to see the latest sales and promotions

www.andrewsimms.co.nz

Also Simon Lucas European on the North Shore Auckland Alfa Romeo service and parts agents.

www.simonlucas.co.nz

NZ 4WD Magazine has named the new Ford Ranger the Overall NZ4WD of the Year 2011 along with Utility 4WD of the Year 2011. Sharing the glory is the Ford Territory with its win of the NZ4WD Medium Recreational 4WD of the Year 2011.

“Winning these awards, especially the overall Four Wheel Drive of the Year, is a tremendous achievement,” said Neale Hill, Managing Director, Ford New Zealand. “The guys at NZ4WD love the dirt and hills and put the vehicles through some very challenging tests. To bring home the top award says a lot for the capability of the new Ranger. All three awards are excellent recognition for what have been fantastic additions to the Ford New Zealand range.”

The Ford Territory has received many accolades in 2011 with the introduction of a host of refinements for the new model including a new 2.7 diesel engine. The new Ranger arrived in New Zealand in mid-October 2011.

Test Drive the new Ford Ranger ute today at Dunedin City Ford

www.dcford.co.nz

The recently launched all-new BT-50 has been awarded an ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Programme) 5-star safety rating.

The rating applies to all BT-50 models sold in New Zealand. The vehicle scored a total of 34.72 points, receiving 15.72 out of 16 in the offset crash test, 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the pole test.

“Mazda is committed to engineering great driving vehicles that maximize the safety of their passengers,” says Andrew Clearwater, Managing Director of Mazda New Zealand.

“The BT-50 is designed for on and off-road use. This 5-star rating will provide drivers and passengers with the confidence that its impact-protection systems will minimize occupant injury as well as vehicle damage and repair costs.

“The BT-50 is a fantastic vehicle that provides the versatility of an off-road vehicle with car like comfort. The 5-star safety rating will further enhance its reputation,” continues Clearwater.

Dual front airbags, head protecting side curtains, and a state-of-the-art electronic stability programme including anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) are standard on all BT-50s. Side thorax airbags are also standard except for single cab models with three front seats.

Find out more at Dunedin City Mazda

www.dcmazda.co.nz

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The much anticipated Great Wall diesel utes have arrived at a dealer near you. The V200 is powered by a two litre, four cylinder common rail turbo diesel engine that produces 105 kW and 310 Nm, and achieves a combined fuel consumption figure of 8.3L/100km.

The V200 dual cab 4×2 is $26,990 plus on road costs, and the V200 dual cab 4×4 sells for $29,990 plus on road costs.

This outstanding value for money is only further enhanced by the high level of features that Great Wall is rapidly becoming known for. Leather trimmed seats, air conditioning, alloy wheels, power mirrors, steering wheel controls, power windows and an MP3 compatible CD/radio are all standard.

Safety features on the V200 dual cab include dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic brake force distribution.

The V200 is backed by a comprehensive three year/100,000km warranty, supported by Great Wall’s national dealer network. In the unlikely event of a malfunction you can rely on Great Wall’s roadside assistance program available 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days a year.

Find out more at Simon Lucas Great Wall or Andrew Simms Great Wall

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