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Motoring September 27, 2019

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PHEV adds a new dimension C hange is healthy – for you and the earth.

Outlander PHEV will change your life. For the better.

You’ll rethink your approach to energy. You’ll play a part in shaping the future and feel good doing it.

But some things won’t change, like the practicality you want from an SUV. In fact, the only things you’ll say goodbye to are high emissions and a long string of petrol stations.

Charging your devices is something you don’t really think about.

It’s the same with Outlander PHEV. Plug it in at home in a standard 10amp socket while you sleep.

This means you’ll make the most of off-peak rates, which will be around $1.41.

You can set charge times easily from the smartphone app.

A full battery will get you 54km (based on the ADR 81/02 test procedure) with no emissions and practically no noise, enhanced even further by soundproofing throughout the vehicle.

When you’re going downhill, regenerative braking puts power back into the battery. If you’re out and about, the ever-growing national network of fast-charge stations can fill the battery to 80 per cent capacity in just 20 minutes.

The impressive acceleration comes

from the twin electric motors. An efficient 2.0L petrol engine helps to charge the battery as you drive, or provide additional torque when required.

The vehicle chooses the best drive mode automatically, letting you enjoy the journey and the exceptional fuel economy – as low as 1.7L per 100km.

At that rate, a full tank of fuel could easily last a month and let you sail past the petrol stations.

Because Outlander PHEV is also an electric vehicle, you can drive in purely electric mode.

On a full charge, your daily commute could be completed without using any petrol at all. Every hill and red light you encounter as you drive is a chance to generate energy.

Use the paddle shift to increase the regenerative braking resistance and you’re putting power back into the battery.

You can keep the charge in the battery using the Battery Save setting.

Use the petrol engine to fill the battery directly with Battery Charge mode, which gives you an 80 per cent charge in about 40 minutes.

To increase the efficiency of the vehicle’s operation, select Eco Mode.

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Happy anniversaries Roger Hart ROAD TEST

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oincidentally, last century both Bernard Egan and I worked – albeit at different times – in the then Public Trust buildings right next door to the Ashburton Guardian on Burnett Street.

Our office car was a Ford Mark One Zephyr, which in those days rated in the desirability stakes just behind Jaguars and the Ford/Chevy V8s.

Said Zephyr was garaged along at Smallbones (and that firm is just 40 years younger than the Guardian) and we office boys were always really keen to get behind the wheel of it without the boss present.

In such situations the necessity of checking out the grassed tracks near the airport and the River Road were exceedingly important, where the Zephyr’s handling capability, or lack of such was tested.

Then with a new Vauxhall Victor replacing the Zephyr, the driving excitement was suddenly gone.

And keeping impromptu vehicle testing in mind, rumour has it that the Benelli step-thru scooter, which did a sterling job during working hours at the Guardian in the early 70s also led a very interesting night and weekend life!

Which may well have included circuits around, through and finally rising to great heights on the roof a certain flat’s in Alford Forest Road.

These odd tricks are rumoured to be attributed to sub-editor Steve Devereux and his assistant Bruce, as they perhaps created their version of Mike Hailwood astride a Benelli during the Isle of Man TT. Motoring columnists over more recent

years have included Ron Daly, current sub-editor Donald Hurst and Chris Mole.

When launching new vehicles some of the motor companies, particularly so in the years prior to the financial downturn of 2008, went to extremes, both with launch activities including both challenging drive programmes and after match functions.

The opportunities to drive these new vehicles on not only most of NZ’s more interesting roads, but on some race tracks, both here and in Oz have been much appreciated and enjoyed over the years by myself and they previously mentioned.

Particularly so when having the likes of Greg Murphy and the late Chris Amon on hand for track days to advise, observe and then so easily demonstrate just how it should have been done.

The last twenty plus years have seen a huge leap forward in vehicle quality, reliability, affordability and choice as well as both vehicle safety and driver aids.

But sadly it seems an apparent corresponding drop off in driving skills, together with often-dangerous distractions like mobile phones.

That is something that Murphy, who very enthusiastically spearheads Holden’s Street Smart driving education programme for young drivers is determined to help change.

I’ve observed a day-long course at Ruapuna Raceway and strongly recommend this.

“Simplify and add lightness”, said Lotus founder Colin Chapman.

Which is pretty much the formula Mazda have stayed with for the MX-5, which has just celebrated its 30th birthday.

Well that is until the addition of Bernard as pictured here into the latest RF model.

But anyway, this MX-5 is well set up for such additions, for it has the latest version of the 2-litre Sky-Activ engine with an extra 17kW of power and 5Nm of torque for totals of 135kW and 205Nm respectively.

Happy 140th birthday Guardian – what a milestone, long may your wheels keep turning!

Bernard tries out the exciting new MX-5, which is also celebrating a birthday.

The venerable Mk 1 Zephyr served as an excellent office/rally car back in the day.

Greg Murphy spearheads Holden’s Street Smart driving education programme.

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A real doozy

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ne thing’s for sure.

When readers opened the first edition of the Ashburton Guardian 140 years ago today they would not have seen anything about cars.

The new-fangled horseless carriages were still some years away.

No doubt, as time went on, buggies, traps and drays were advertised in this newspaper.

Perhaps reports appeared regarding new models.

Carriages were probably reviewed, or maybe test driven to consider size, comfort, suspension and the likes.

Discussion about horsepower would have related to the actual creatures and the consumption of oats and other feed would have been equivalent to present day fuel consumption data.

Emissions were another matter!

Around 20 years into the life of the Guardian, cars began appearing in our district.

Motorised vehicles had a major impact on our community and became signifi-

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cant for the newspaper.

Dealers needed to advertise and automobiles made delivery to subscribers, especially those in rural areas, easier and more efficient.

Around the time the Guardian was born, several people who would go on to play a major role in the automobile industry and gain a place in automotive history also arrived in the world.

Walter Chrysler was born four years previously and Henry Ford – at that stage still a twinkle in his parents’ eyes – came along a little later.

One person who would have a marked influence on motoring was born in the

Whatever way you look at it, the Duesenberg was a stunning motor vehicle.

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ould the founders of this newspaper have imagined that this the 140th anniversary edition would feature a motoring section?

Probably not, but through foresight they would have expected things to evolve and those of us who are enthusiasts are glad the paper dedicates space to motoring matters.

If Roger, Steve and I had been around 140 years ago it would not have been as the Guardian Motoring Team.

The Horse and Gig Team doesn’t have quite the same ring to it!

But today we are the Guardian Motoring Team and we’re very pleased about that.

Our connection with the paper is great for all sorts of reasons, not the least being because the Guardian is like a Duesenberg – it’s a doozy!

same year as the Guardian – 1879 – their birthdates were quite close.

He was August (Augie) Duesenberg who along with his older brother Fred began working on cars at the beginning of the 20th century.

German-born Americans, they had previously raced bicycles and motorbikes, before producing very fast racing cars.

The Duesenbergs were soon setting speed records and ultimately built some passenger models which are now hugely collectable and still regarded as being among the most luxurious fast cars ever produced.

Some attribute the phrase “it’s a doozy,” meaning something awesome, extraordinary or powerful, to Duesenberg’s nickname, Duesy.

Duesenbergs were incredibly expensive in their day, with some costing as much as $25,000, a figure approaching half a million in today’s money.

With the cost came some amazing luxuries and other features which were well ahead of their time.

Family and vehicles intertwined

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istory is fascinating and because it’s a subject which he likes it’s always interesting and enjoyable to discuss it with Jim Lischner.

A recent chat was particularly fascinating, especially in light of the anniversary we’re celebrating today.

Jim mentioned that about the same time this newspaper appeared in our town, which was then a small community, a business was established by the Todd family in another small town – Heriot in Otago.

From quite humble beginnings the Todds would go on to be major players and innovators in the New Zealand automotive industry.

They would have connected with the Guardian, albeit indirectly via advertisements placed by local agents.

Jim’s family connection with the Todds goes right back to those early days and he has kindly agreed to us sharing it in a later column.

While the Todds ultimately moved from Heriot they never forgot and W. B. Bell in fact are still connected with the town.

Likewise the Guardian has always remembered the place of its birth.

The Guardian has stuck to its knitting in innovative ways.

As will be mentioned elsewhere in today’s edition, family have played a major role in the longevity of this newspaper.

The Bell family ownership, which began when the paper was 21 years old, coincided with the arrival of the first automobiles.

Over four generations Bruce and his ancestors have been guardians of our news.

We’re not sure if Robert Bell had a car, but he probably did.

His son W. B. Bell – Bruce’s grandfather – had a superb Wolseley 6/110, which Roger Hart and I recall as a magnificent, almost regal car, which seemed to be fitting for its owner and vice versa.

Bruce recalls his grandfather’s car in a similar way saying “it was two tone blue/grey and from a very young boy’s perspective it was just one down from a Rolls Royce!”

In the next generation Bruce’s dad John, who at various times owned both Fords and Holdens, was proud of his cars and it showed.

And of course Bruce – probably in part inspired by ancestral influences – likes (understatement) cars too.

Historical influences have a habit of becoming entwined and that’s certainly the case with families, motoring and this newspaper.

Cars and influential automotive people are part of Guardian history.

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ELECTRIC SPEED FREAK M

ADMAX Team Rider Zef Eisenberg raced in to the record books last weekend setting four new motorcycle records at the Straightliners ACU/FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) World Speed Records event at Elvington, North Yorkshire on board the Nottingham University Isle of Man TT zero bike.

International multiple ACU Motorbike speed record holder and self-proclaimed Speed Freak Zef Eisenberg achieved four FIM World records for an electric motorbike (unfaired), with an average kilometre speed of 185mph, and peak GPS speeds of 197mph. He secured the title for the fastest electric motorbike bike in the world (naked – no fairing).

The four new ACU national category records include: the FIM Flying Kilometre speed of 185.103 mph, with best one-way speed of 194.086mph, with GPS peak speeds of 197mph, the FIM Flying Quarter Mile, the FIM Standing Quarter, the FIM Standing Mile and ACU Flying Quarter Mile.

These speed records are particularly poignant to Eisenberg, as it was the bike that MADMAX rider Daley Mathison rode to the last three podium wins at the Isle of Man TT. Daley helped the Nottingham University Team to test and engineer the e-bike, providing them with valuable feedback on the bike’s behaviour.

Tragically Daley was killed this year in the Superbike round at the TT. Eisenberg promised Daley’s wife Natalie Mathison that he would help make Daley’s bike, the worlds’ fastest electric bike in the world, as a tribute to the racer.

“The record attempts had the full blessing of his wife Natalie. I felt that Daley rode the bike to victory with me. It was my absolute honour to do it in his memory”.

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entley has announced new model year details for its ground-breaking Continental GT, the GT V8, and the introduction of new features.

A Panoramic Glass Roof is now available on the Continental GT W12, whilst High Gloss Carbon Fibre technical finish for fascia and doors is now offered on all models.

Courtesy of its powerful V8 petrol engine, the Continental GT V8 blends a lively and engaging drive with unparalleled levels of luxury and cutting-edge technology.

The V8 model has recently launched on Bentley’s car configurator, where customers can explore the vast array of options available to build a truly unique car matching perfectly individual tastes, needs and lifestyle.

Often regarded as one of the most configurable cars available, the Continental GT has seven billion different configurations possible alone.

Giving a new perspective on the occupants’ Extraordinary Journey whilst illuminating the exquisite craftsmanship of the Bentley’s cabin, a Panoramic Glass Roof is now offered as a cost option – starting at £3150 – on the Continental GT Coupe W12.

The sunroof is equipped with polarised glass that reduces glare allowing the passenger a clearer view of their surroundings, and an interior blind that is electronically

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operated from the console for when they wish to feel cocooned by the luxurious cabin of their Continental GT. The blind is clad in Alcantara® that matches one of the 15 headliner colours available from the Bentley palette.

A further stylish option now available on all Continental GT models is a High Gloss Carbon Fibre technical finish.

Reinforcing the luxurious feel for which Bentley cabins are renowned, the High Gloss Carbon Fibre is applied to the fascia and door waistrails, while the centre console is Piano Black Veneer.

The Continental GT V8 is equipped with a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine developing 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft (770 Nm) of torque.

It combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency, plus a characterful V8 burble though the stylish quad exhaust pipes.

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the third generation Continental GT V8 and GT V8 Convertible combine driver-focused performance with exquisite refinement and cutting-edge technology.

The new GT V8 offers a unique breadth of grand touring abilities.

The third-generation Continental GT represents the pinnacle of Bentley’s design and engineering achievements and

sits in the modern luxury Grand Tourer segment that the British brand created in 2003 with the launch of the first-generation model.

Excellent weight distribution makes the dynamic GT V8 feel even more agile and responsive.

The new-generation 4.0-litre, 32-valve V8 petrol engine delivers a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds) for the Coupe; and 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds) for the Convertible.

Spirited performance is complemented by refined efficiency, stemming partly from the ability of the engine to de-activate four of its eight cylinders in suitable conditions, without compromising the drive.

Stop-Start technology, which operates at near-to-stop speeds, is also available.

Effortlessly elegant, the new V8 is a truly breath-taking car, featuring 20-inch, 10-spoke painted alloy wheels and the option to choose from nine other designs measuring up to 22-inches.

Both Coupe and Convertible models are distinguished by quad exhaust pipes and subtle V8 badging to the front wings.

The Continental GT V8’s innovative,

luxurious interior offers unrivalled Grand Touring refinement. It seamlessly integrates natural materials such as the highest quality leathers and rare, sustainably sourced veneers into the finest handcrafted cabin.

A 10-speaker Bentley Audio system pumps out a powerful 650 watts of entertainment.

The GT V8 comes with an advanced, fully digital, driver-focused instrument panel and the optional Bentley Rotating Display. The latter features a 12.3-inch touchscreen housed in a three-sided unit, which revolves from the veneer to reveal the touchscreen, as well as three elegant analogue dials.

The new Continental GT V8 provides the driving character expected of a class-leading Grand Tourer, along with the opportunity to explore the range of performance available via the Bentley Drive Dynamics selector. The different modes offer the full breadth of performance, from class-leading refinement and comfort to focussed handling in Sport mode.

Both GT V8 models are both equipped with front and rear hollow, lightweight anti-roll bars for exceptional handling.

The air suspension further improves ride comfort and dynamic character, with the scope to vary from sporting spring stiffness to luxury limousine refinement.

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Tail-snapping monster arrives

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n October, mullet-wearing beer-bellied petrol-heads all over Australasia will bow their heads to mourn the two-year anniversary of a day that we should’ve all probably seen coming.

The last Aussie-made V8 sports sedan to roll off the Holden production line was a bright red Holden Commodore SS — gazed upon with furrowed brows and the odd tear by everyone at GM-Holden’s Elizabeth plant, as it was shuffled down the production line.

The moment signified the end of largescale Australian car manufacturing and the death of a string of vehicles many people considered as ‘ours’.

But – as history tells us – it was anything but the end of Ford and General Motors rear-wheel drive V8 battle. The Holden versus Ford war still rages on; although admittedly with the much more international theme of Camaro versus Mustang.

And finally, with the fresh arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Kiwis are able to get a taste of America’s uber-powerful ‘super muscle’ sub-segment.

But, before we get ahead of ourselves, there’s the thorny issue of price to tackle.

In the land of apple pie, the ZL1 starts at roughly $94,290. Here in Aotearoa however, that price skyrockets to $173,990.

Most of this significant jump can be explained by the ZL1’s niche availability (less than 30 are set to come to New Zealand, and half are already sold) and the complexity of the right-hand drive conversion it gets at HSV’s Melbourne facility.

The quality of HSV’s conversion is unquestionable. However, the same can’t be

said of the quality of the rest of the interior.

Next to the standard 2SS, the ZL1 gains a pair of leather-appointed Recaro bucket seats, a nifty additional rear camera adapted into the rear-view mirror, and suede inserts all over the doors and steering wheel. But it’s less about what’s been added and more about what remains. The hard plastics on the dashboard, centre console, and doors are stretching things in a $100,000 car, and are an even bigger shame on something that costs almost twice that figure.

Forget about fuel economy and it’s actu• cruiser.

Latest facelift ally quite a serene daily 15,000km But, in fractions of• a second, the ZL1 is • 2.8L Turbo Diesel more than happy to flip the switch from happy-go-lucky cruiser to axe murdering muscle car. Hit the ZL1’s drive mode

selector, and the change in character from Tour to Sport to Track is among the most extreme I’ve ever come across.

Switch from Tour to Sport, and a number of things happen. The bi-modal exhaust slips down an octave, the magnetic damping firms up, and steering gets noticeably heavier. Explore further into Track mode and the steering gets heavier still and the transmission sharpens significantly at high speeds. So sharp is the transmission in Track mode that it makes the car borderline undriveable in average traffic.

The Camaro’s wings are also clipped in terms of noise. Australian and New Zealand ZL1s meet a 75db noise limit.

It still sounds like thunderous applause from the heavens when it’s singing proud in the higher rpms, but down low the

Bowtie’s engine note is a little flat.

Whether it’s wet or dry, the ZL1 struggles to put its power down with the harder tyre compound. They take their time in conducting temperature, and effectively render Chevrolet’s claimed 0–100km/h time of four seconds as a pipe dream.

That’s unless you get to keep the original Goodyears, which HSV NZ hopes to offer to local buyers for track-use purposes.

Until the ZL1 is fitted with those tyres though, it remains a wheel-spinning, tail-snapping monster.

Really, that’s part of what separates the Camaro from just about every other car in this story.

The driving experience it serves up is entirely its own; an equal measure of cool and chaotic.

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