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Cutting-edge technology

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he BMW 3 Series offers the perfect blend of performance, driving dynamics, low running costs, technology and improved refinement In replacing its best-selling executive saloon, BMW has managed to retain the previous model’s driver appeal while making improvements in interior space, cabin quality and cutting-edge technology.

The updated styling is a conservative evolution of what’s gone before it, but with a stronger, lighter body refinement has risen too.

Initially the range is limited, but that will change through the course of 2019, while both launch models offer a class-leading blend of performance and economy.

The latest 3 Series goes straight to the top of the compact executive class.

The BMW 3 Series is a phenomenally successful model, and the six previous incarnations for sale in dealers have sold over 15 million examples between them.

For the time being there are just two engine choices, the diesel 320d and the petrol 330i, but both offer class-leading performance with excellent economy.

The latest generation of 3 Series is currently only available as a saloon, but a Touring estate model will make its debut later, as will further engine offerings.

Two of these have already been confirmed – the plug-in hybrid 330e and the M340i, which promises to be a performance powerhouse.

Prices for the new 3 Series start from $77,500.

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Bolts from the blue Bernard Egan MOTORING

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ometimes people appear out of the blue.

Things do too.

Both these happened recently.

My friend Tony Adams and I had been having a chat as we sometimes do.

A chat which covered a wide range of topics.

Those readers who have immediately thought no doubt cars were mentioned would be correct.

After all Tony knows a fair bit about cars.

Anyway, out of the blue appeared Graham and Heather McEvoy, which was really neat because they are great people who neither Tony nor I had seen for what seems like a very long time.

Graham said “Don’t go away, I’ve got something in the car I think would interest you and we’ve been waiting for the chance to catch up”.

So seeing Graham and Heather came out of the blue, so did the object he had to share.

That object being a book.

A pretty old book, a book which has been well thumbed over and is showing

its age but in a lovely way – it has a great patina.

The cover and other publication details have gone, but the contents indicate it was probably published around 1923 or 1924.

It’s a motorists’ Road Guide complied by the Canterbury Automobile Association, which was affiliated to the New Zealand Automobile Union.

The publishers state it is a motorist’s duty to join the Association, which at the time had 1800 members.

A Branch of the Association chaired by D. Friedlander existed in Ashburton at the time of publication.

Contents include a report from the Good Roads Association of New Zealand appears, which includes the objects of that organisation.

Many of the objects have a familiar ring to them, like securing better results from public money expended on roads.

Two hundred and twenty four pages of the book have survived and these consist mainly of maps and touring instructions along with useful hints for motorists.

The hints are fascinating.

For example, should you meet a restive horse, pull up and assist the rider to pass.

This is followed by a reminder “if this rule is more honoured motorists would have a better name in country districts”.

Another instruction is to always observe the speed limit indicated on the finger signs, some being quoted as a speedy 10 miles per hour.

It goes on to say “always start out early especially where roads are not so good because one never knows what might happen along the way”.

And an extensive list of what to take when touring indicates there was no end of things which might happen.

Insulated wire, insulated tape, spare bolts and nuts, two files – one flat one round, copper and asbestos washers, hacksaw blades and a small vice are among an extensive range of spares recommended.

Not sure where one stashed the luggage!

The advertisements provide an interesting look back both in regard to the products and the providers.

Some of the touring instructions are a reminder of the challenges faced by early motorists.

Part of the trail to the Ashburton River Mouth is said to be a road following the river bounded by willows which is somewhat rough in places.

Another part of the route is described as an excellent road, but winding and narrow so motorists must keep an eye out because it is impossible to see many yards ahead.

Over Easter there will be vehicles in Ashburton for the Vintage Car Club National South Island Easter Rally which are

older than this book.

And some vehicles which are a little bit younger.

This brings to mind a couple of thoughts.

One wonders how many of those early

cars had a copy of this book on board.

Maybe this copy was in one of those cars.

An owner of the book certainly followed some of the roads because notations have been made on some of the route descriptions.

And it’s the route descriptions which bring to mind the other thought.

Those taking part on the Easter Rally will follow routes mapped out by the organisers.

They will be venturing into places mentioned in the book, but getting there on roads which are far better and this is of course reflected in the different language used in modern day instructions.

The terminology used back in the day is delightful.

Look out for all these incredible vehicles during Easter time, and if you can visit the massive car display being staged at the Racecourse on Easter Saturday between 10.00am and 2.00pm.

The book was a useful – probably essential – guide when published and knowing it came in handy for a motorist or motorists back in the day makes it rather special.

Over time it has, and will continue to provide, fascinating information and be a reminder pioneer motoring.

It’s so good Graham and Heather – along with this fascinating book – appeared out of the blue.

The Harley Davidson – “The Boss of Solo Rides” advertised by Jones Bros Christchurch in the Road Guide, along with the Nash 6 – “For power, beauty, comfort and economy” advertised by Nash N.Z Motors Ltd.

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CLASSIC PININFARINA

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he Pininfarina Battista, the world’s first luxury electric hyper performance GT, has been unveiled at the London headquarters of H.R. Owen.

H.R. Owen is the appointed partner for sales and service of the Battista in London.

H.R. Owen is the UK’s leading luxury

motor dealer group, representing some of the world’s most sought-after brands; Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and BAC. When it arrives in 2020, the Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy and it will deliver a level of performance that is unachievable today

in any road-legal sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology.

Faster than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0-62mph sub-two second sprint, and with 1900 hp and 2300 Nm torque on tap, the Battista will combine extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions package.

The year 2020 is also the 90th anniversary of the legendary Pininfarina SpA design house, which has taken the design brief for the Battista and produced a classic Pininfarina: an elegant form that seamlessly integrates the car’s innovative engineering solutions to deliver unprecedented performance.

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A plug-in Escape

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he new-generation Ford Escape SUV will bring a highly efficient hybrid model to one of the most popular segments in New Zealand, offering customers an advanced powertrain alongside greater practicality, improved cabin space all wrapped in distinctive style.

The Escape will be the first electrified Ford model offered in New Zealand, with significant investment in advanced technology filtering through to local customers.

On sale in early 2020, the all-new Ford Escape is the second model – after Focus – based upon Ford’s advanced C2 platform architecture, which uses high-tech materials, manufacturing techniques and strategies to deliver direct customer benefits that Escape is known for: driving dynamics, user-friendliness, yet with upto-the minute technology.

“Ford has a strong global strategy in electrification and hybrid technology, and we’re proud to bring our first hybrid SUV to New Zealand customers in such an advanced, capable vehicle as the all-new Escape,” said Ford Australia and New

Zealand CEO, Kay Hart. “We know our customers love technology, many of whom are often early adopters, so the combination of user-friendly hybrid technology with a practical, stylish and capable SUV is a significant step for us towards meeting these demands.”

The all-new Ford Escape Hybrid will enable customers to take full advantage of the next-generation Escape’s engineering, design and functionality, which will deliver bold, distinctive design, greater occupant spaces, improved cargo area flexibility with a strong emphasis on safety and technology.

Available from launch in New Zealand in early 2020, the all-new Escape PlugIn Hybrid delivers the driving range and freedom offered by a traditional combustion engine alongside the efficiency and refinement of an electric powertrain.

The power-split architecture combines a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, electric motor and generator, and 14.4kWh lithium-ion battery to produce 165kW. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid in New Zealand will deliver a pure-electric driving

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The Escape Plug-in Hybrid’s battery can be recharged using an integrated charging port, and is automatically replenished on the move using regenerative charging technology that captures kinetic energy normally lost during braking.

Drivers can choose when and how to deploy battery power using EV Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge modes. When the battery reaches its lowest state-of-charge, the Escape automatically reverts to EV Auto mode – supplementing petrol engine power with electric motor assistance using recaptured energy for optimised fuel-efficiency.

The all-new Escape introduces a distinctive exterior with premium proportions.

A streamlined silhouette improves aerodynamics, for better economy, and incorporates the longer wheelbase.

This creates a larger footprint on the road benefiting ride and stability; a longer bonnet; further reclined rear windshield angle; and lower roofline.

The result is a more energetic, nimble and capable appearance.

The simplified design brings a more

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ecord-breaking racer Zef Eisenberg survived a 195mph scare to establish a stunning new benchmark for the Flying Mile at Pendine Sands in South

Wales.

Riding a specially made 400bhp supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa that was built and prepared by Eisenberg’s MADMAX Racing Team, he set a two-way average of 182.40mph last weekend.

In 1927, Sir Malcolm Campbell reached 174.8mph at Pendine in his iconic aero-engined Blue Bird. That record was unbroken until 2015, when actor Idris Elba achieved 180.36mph along the historic beach in a 650hp Bentley Super Sport twin-turbo W12 – yet the intrepid Eisenberg needed only a single run in both directions on the Green Monster to surpass them both, with a rear tyre that was found to be falling apart after the first run!

“The bike had been spinning the rear wheel for two miles at 240mph,” explained Eisenberg.

“We were using a GP racing tyre, too – the best you can get, but I assume it’s not used to that much power or wheelspin.

That’s why these records are so hard to

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In addition to premium paint finishes, this includes demarcation via unique light signatures, athletic stances on model-specific alloy wheels, detailing such as intakes, valences and grille facia, to bring a clear story with each Escape.

The Escape’s chassis uses advanced materials to be significantly stronger, more rigid and electrification-ready, delivering real-world improvements to safety and fuel efficiency.

Demonstrating this advantage is the increase in wheelbase, enabling a roomier, more comfortable interior – with additional cargo and occupant space – in comparison to the previous Escape.

Despite this, the new Escape also posts a significant weight reduction of up to 90kg against the equivalent of the existing model. Such a significant weight reduction further reduces running costs for customers, while also bringing improved driving dynamics though handling and responsiveness. achieve. You’re pushing human and engineering boundaries.”

The MADMAX team fitted a new tyre during the permitted one-hour turnaround time, enabling Eisenberg to complete his return run and establish the new record.

For the third run, a harder compound of tyre was used, but the extreme demands of running at maximum rpm for nearly three miles – and constant wheelspin at such high revs – took its toll on the motorcycle’s highly stressed engine.

“I was doing 195mph approaching the end of the mile,” said Eisenberg of the moment the engine blew, “and my helmet visor and leathers were sprayed with black engine oil, obscuring my vision.

“I lost sight of the finish flags, but I couldn’t just slam on the brakes due to the sand. Fortunately, I managed to keep it straight and bring it to a stop.

“Then I noticed engine oil spraying onto the hot exhaust, but unless I jumped off and dropped the bike, I couldn’t get off because I couldn’t put the kick-stand down on the sand! Luckily, the oil never caught fire on the hot exhaust, as the bike would have burst into flames.”

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