The Weekly Car News Roundup 11

From new research to new car models. Here is the weekly roundup on what’s been making news in the car industry.

1. New research has found that a lot of young students are being exposed to second hand smoke in cars. This reignited debate about the negative consequences of smoking in vehicles.
2. We’re huge car lovers here at Driveline. So we were stoked to find a list of every new car on sale which can go faster than 320km/h.
3. The renowned Burger King Classic Car Show is on again. This week’s showcase are classic muscle cars.
4. Audi’s two sportiest models – the R8 and TT – have a range of new performance parts. Driven.co.nz has the full rundown on what’s included.
5. Not all car companies started out producing cars. A recent article by Stuff.co.nz has a look at how some automotive giants started.
6. What is appealing about leasing a vehicle? We have a look at some of the reasons why businesses do it in our latest Bay Driver column.
7. The best selling cars list of 2017 so far have been released. YTD sales statistics by the MIA suggest it’ll be another record year.
8. Luxury car bran Rolls Royce would rather develop an all electric vehicle than a hybrid. Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos explains why in this article.
9. Honda’s CR-V model is back. The company reckons it will become their best selling vehicle once again.
10. Cars Guide has a look at the 40 year evolution of the Mazda 3. It’s amazing to see how things have changed.