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Rally New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]

Iraq war leads to defections from Rally NZ

Thursday, 3 April 2003, 12:08 am | Rally New Zealand

The war in Iraq has had an effect on next week's 33rd Propecia Rally New Zealand. More >>

Rally stars take their gumboots to Taihape

Thursday, 20 March 2003, 10:11 am | Rally New Zealand

The new April date for Propecia Rally New Zealand, the fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championship, is proving a fillip for the small central North Island town of Taihape. More >>

Economic windfall for Auckland Region

Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 9:36 am | Rally New Zealand

The Auckland region is set for a second cash windfall within 6 months through their hosting of Propecia Rally New Zealand, the fourth round of the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship. More >>

Rally scholarship offers chance for young driver

Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 2:46 pm | Rally New Zealand

Propecia Rally New Zealand, the fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championships in April, will again act as a launching pad for young Kiwi driving talent. More >>

Two Days in North for Propecia Rally New Zealand

Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 1:31 pm | Rally New Zealand

Propecia Rally New Zealand, confirmed as the fourth round of next year’s revamped World Rally Championship in April, will be based in Northland for two days for the first time. More >>

New Challenges for Rally New Zealand

Friday, 22 November 2002, 11:15 am | Rally New Zealand

Propecia Rally New Zealand has been confirmed for April in next year’s prestigious 2003 FIA World Rally Championship. The rally set for April 10-13 will be the first event of the season outside Europe and will follow the newly promoted Rally of Turkey. More >>

Impressive economy figures on day three

Thursday, 14 November 2002, 4:38 pm | Rally New Zealand

The EnergyWise Rally 2002 paid a visit to Parliament today. Associate Minister of Energy and Transport Hon. Harry Duynhoven drove the Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid car in the leg to Wellington finishing in front of the Beehive. In his address, ... More >>

Impressive economy figures on day three

Thursday, 14 November 2002, 9:54 am | Rally New Zealand

The EnergyWise Rally 2002 paid a visit to Parliament today. Associate Minister of Energy and Transport Hon. Harry Duynhoven drove the Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid car in the leg to Wellington finishing in front of the Beehive. In his address, ... More >>

Weather plays a part in EnergyWise results

Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 10:04 am | Rally New Zealand

The thirty-seven competing cars in the EnergyWise Rally had to work hard to overcome a strong southerly wind combined with intermittent hail showers on the Desert Road section of today’s Rotorua to Palmerston North leg. Some of the drivers commented ... More >>

Final entry list for EnergyWise Rally

Thursday, 7 November 2002, 12:08 am | Rally New Zealand

The final list of entries for the Energywise rally 2002 has been confirmed. The largest envirionmental event for cars to be held in New Zealand for at least a quarter-century will set off from Aotea Square, Auckland on Monday 11 November at approximately 10 ... More >>

V8 aces swap lead boots for feather feet

Friday, 1 November 2002, 8:40 am | Rally New Zealand

Sunday 10 to Monday 11 November will be like chalk and cheese for V8 Supercar drivers Greg Murphy and Jason Richards. More >>

Personalities will drive Toyota Prius

Thursday, 24 October 2002, 9:20 am | Rally New Zealand

A second Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid car has been entered in the EnergyWise Rally 2002, to be driven by a series of personalities who have generously donated their time to publicise the event. More >>

New Ford Focus to be driven by Simon Dallow

Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 2:07 pm | Rally New Zealand

Ford’s fresh out of the blocks new Focus will be driven in the EnergyWise Rally 2002 by TV1 news presenter Simon Dallow. The Focus, which has been released to the media but doesn’t officially go on sale until the new year, is expected to provide a strong ... More >>

Biodiesel will fuel Volkswagen entry

Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:31 am | Rally New Zealand

One of the two Volkswagen entries in the EnergyWise Rally 2002 will be running on Biodiesel made from rapeseed oil, demonstrating the use of a fuel that has low climate change impact. The 1.9 litre Golf TDI is being entered in partnership with the Massey ... More >>

TV personality to drive one of Honda’s entries

Wednesday, 16 October 2002, 3:10 pm | Rally New Zealand

Honda have increased their commitment to the EnergyWise Rally with the entry of three more cars, taking the total Honda entry to eight. One of the extra cars, an Insight petrol-electric hybrid, will be driven for the second half of the event by TV3 sports ... More >>

Oldest participant chooses biggest vehicle

Monday, 7 October 2002, 10:40 am | Rally New Zealand

The oldest participant in the EnergyWise Rally 2002 will be driving the biggest vehicle in the event. 76 year old Rod Coleman of Wanganui will be focussing on the fuel gauge of a new Ssangyong Rexton luxury four wheel drive as he follows the 1500 ... More >>

Who can stop the power/purpose of the Peugeot Team

Thursday, 3 October 2002, 10:39 am | Rally New Zealand

The world’s best rally teams will be out to delay what may be inevitable in the 32nd Propecia Rally New Zealand starting in Auckland tomorrow. More >>

Exciting battle for leading Kiwi at Propecia Rally

Wednesday, 2 October 2002, 11:08 am | Rally New Zealand

Possum Bourne’s reign as leading Kiwi at the Propecia Rally New Zealand may be under threat in the 32nd championship event starting in Auckland tomorrow (Thursday). More >>

Drivers eager to attack on their favourite roads

Tuesday, 1 October 2002, 10:24 am | Rally New Zealand

New Zealand remains the favourite stop for the world’s leading rally drivers, here for this week’s Propecia Rally New Zealand starting on Thursday. More >>

World’s best rally driver to part company after NZ

Friday, 27 September 2002, 9:08 am | Rally New Zealand

Next week’s Propecia Rally New Zealand will be the last time Kiwi fans get to see the most successful driver on the planet racing in the Ford stable. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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