Motoring january 26 2018

Motoring January 26, 2018

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modified design for the characteristic circular headlights make the hallmark front view of the new MINI 3 door, the new MINI 5 door and the new MINI Convertible even more powerfully

expressive.

In the standard halogen headlights, a striking accentuation is added by means of a black panel.

In the LED headlights available as optional equipment items, the high-quality technology is underscored by means of an entirely newly design of the light sources.

The latest generation of the LED modules for low and high beam offers increased brightness.

The LED daytime driving light and the turn indicator light are generated by a ring which surrounds the entire contour of the headlight.

Likewise optionally available, the adaptive LED headlights automatically adjust their brightness to the situation on the road.

When driving through a city or in the event of limited visibility due to the weather, it is possible to add in the dimmed turning light so as to intensify illumination of the side section of the roadway.

The rear lights also feature a new design in conjunction with the LED headlights and the adaptive LED headlights.

As a clear reference to the brand’s British origins, the upright light units at the rear of the new MINI 3 door, the new MINI 5 door and the new MINI Convertible now appear in a Union Jack design.

The new MINI logo reflects the new brand identity with its focus on the essentials – namely key values such as driving fun, distinctive design, premium quality and emotional appeal.

ICONS NEVER AGE. Proving once again that a MINI is different to any other car out there, the latest MINI model range brings together iconic design with 21st century features. Advanced safety, thrilling performance, an illuminated LED centre instrument, head-up display and parking assist* all come together to make your drive more fun and effortless than ever.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Ioniq completes the set H

yundai New Zealand has added the much anticipated third component to its Ioniq range with the first examples of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version arriving in New Zealand a couple of weeks ago.

The Ioniq PHEV joins the parallel hybrid and battery electric variants of the fivedoor hatchback which were launched in New Zealand early in 2017 and were winners of the 2017 Driven Green Car of the Year award.

As expected the plug-in has been priced mid-way between the two existing Ioniq models with a $7000 premium above the hybrid model and $6000 advantage over the battery electric version.

In standard specification the Ioniq plugin is priced at $53,990 while the Elite model with leather trim, proximity key access, LED headlights, power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front and rear seats and other technology features is $59,990 – the same price point as the entry level Ioniq EV. The plug-in version of the Ioniq has the same 1580cc Atkinson cycle direct injection petrol engine as the Ioniq hybrid with 77kW output and 147Nm of torque as well as the six-speed dual clutch transmission.

The petrol engine is paired up with a more powerful 60kW electric motor (32kW for the hybrid) and a 8.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack (compared to 1.6kWh for the hybrid and 28kWh for the EV model).

Hyundai claims combined cycle fuel consumption of 1.1L/100km in the NEDC testing cycle.

Packaging the larger battery while also retaining a 43-litre fuel tank results in reduced cargo space, with the PHEV model rated at 341 litres which compares to 443

litres for the Ioniq hybrid.

In common with all other Hyundai Ioniq models the new plug-in version features Smart Cruise Control with Autonomous Emergency Braking function, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning systems, Tyre Pressure Monitor-

ing and has seven airbags as standard.

Additional features of the Elite model include Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection System, rain sensor wipers, an electrochromatic mirror, auto fold door mirrors and Qi wireless charging for smart phones.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

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e had one of those!

A recent family expedition had been planned for a while.

We’d been looking forward to it and we knew it would be good.

It was.

The expedition had its origins last year when this writer’s niece Stephanie Dolphin and her husband David decided to embark on a lifestyle change for themselves and their children Alyssa and Keir.

Quite a change.

They decided to leave their home in Wellington and become mainlanders, where David has embarked on an exciting business venture and Stephanie will continue her teaching career.

David left Wellington before the rest of the family who followed him up early in the New Year.

The expedition involved Stephanie’s mother Judy, this writer’s sister, accompanying her daughter and the children when they drove down to connect along the way with David.

And of course that was a great opportunity for this writer to catch up with the family, which we did in the village of Winchester.

From there we went to a fabulous café on the Geraldine Fairlie Highway, which was the departure point for the Dolphin family to head to their new home in Cromwell and this writer and his sister to travel to Ashburton.

Heading in different directions we had good trips; the Dolphins’ route was a bit more direct than ours.

We decided – and we’re so glad we did to come back to Ashburton via Geraldine, Woodbury and Peel Forest, where we were glad to visit the now beautifully restored Church of the Holy Innocents.

Post-earthquake repairs to the iconic church are an absolute testament to the skills of the people who carried out the work.

All the places we visited are special especially to us for family reasons as well as for the scenery and we enjoyed being there.

Finally we got to Ashburton and over following days enjoyed returning to some

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more of the fabulous places in this lovely part of the world.

On the day there was a very pleasant surprise for the writer.

Before Stephanie, David, Alyssa and Keir Dolphin headed south they gave this writer a fabulous gift – the book We had one of Those!

Written by Stephen Barnett and beautifully illustrated using sales brochure artwork, the book recounts New Zealand motoring history covering the period from 1950 through to 1970.

The author is a writer and editor who has an unbounded enthusiasm for old vehicles.

Marques from around the world are featured and the book provides a nostalgic look at the cars we saw or drove back then, but which are not seen so often these days.

Alyssa and Kei were quite intrigued and amused when they were shown several cars which had been driven by their ancestors.

Cars manufactured long before they were born and in fact also older than their parents.

The writer and his sister admit some of the cars were made after they were born, but hasten to add some were not!

We had one of Those! is a much appreciated gift which is going to go on giving for a long time as descriptions and pictures of various cars bring back many pleasant memories.

And already it’s brought back memories for others, including audiences at two local groups who have now seen the book.

We knew our expedition would be good.

It was better than good, it will be pleasantly remembered whenever we think of our tour and whenever the book is picked up.

Vintage Car Club Annual Rally hits the road again

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he Vintage Car Club have done it before and this weekend they’ll do it again.

On Saturday the club will stage its 49th Annual Rally which leaves their headquarters on Maronan Road at 10.00am that day.

Members of the public are most welcome to come along to meet members, see their vehicles and watch as they take off on one of two optional routes – a long run of 190 kilometres and the other 60 kms shorter.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

London’s first electric taxi I

t’s a landmark day for London and its thousands of taxi drivers and passengers as the very first all-new electric TX taxi from the London EV Company (LEVC) has been handed over to a very eager and excited cabbie.

David Harris, 46, from Chingford in north East London has been a black cab driver for 21 years and was one of the first to put down a deposit for the new electric taxi when order books opened back in the summer of 2017.

Prior to being a cabbie, Harris was a professional tennis player, spending 40 weeks of the year travelling the world.

These days, he tours the streets of London and in the new TX will be doing so in unrivalled comfort. As will his passengers thanks to class-leading wheelchair accessibility and features such as on-board wifi, phone/laptop charging, a much more spacious cabin with six seats, wide opening rear hinged doors, contactless card machines and an expansive panoramic roof.

Taking delivery of his new TX at LEVC’s Brewery Road headquarters Harris was delighted to receive the keys to the world’s cleanest, most advanced taxi ever, a revolution in the taxi market offering zero emissions motoring thanks to eCity technology comprising of an advanced battery electric powertrain with a small back-up petrol generator that gives a total range of up to 400 miles including 80 miles pure electric driving.

Covering the whole of London and generally starting his shifts at midnight, Harris expects to save £500-£600 a month by switching over from his current diesel cab to the new electric TX, in fuel savings, servicing and overall running costs.

An EV advocate, even though Harris

can’t charge his TX at home, as he doesn’t have off-street parking, he won’t be letting that put him off as he’ll incorporate a topup charge into his daily visit to Heathrow, as the airport features a number of dedicated rapid chargers for electric taxis.

Black cab driver, David Harris, said:

“I’m absolutely delighted to get the keys to my new TX electric taxi and there are two reasons I bought the cab.

“First, I can’t wait to see the response from passengers, I know that they’re going to love it.

“And second, I’m going to see some a significant savings on running the electric taxi. Even though I can’t charge the vehicle at home, I should be able to charge the cab once a day at Heathrow.

“Combined with lower servicing and overall running costs, this means I should end up £500-£600 a month better off before I even go out to work.”

Chris Gubbey, CEO of the LEVC, said: “It’s a momentous day for LEVC and the TX. It’s the first of many clean-air, zero emission taxis that will be hitting the streets of London, and we are just as excited as David is. Hearing how this vehicle will impact his life, and the vast savings he will make month after month, is just fantastic.

“We can’t wait to see and hear the reaction from passengers as they experience the new TX for the first time.”

Unlike the previous taxi, the vehicle’s multi-filter system works to remove gases and particles from the incoming air. In addition, an in-built air quality sensor also automatically closes the external air intake if it detects increased levels of pollution in the outside air – protecting passengers, and the driver, from the British capital’s often poor-quality air.

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