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Repeat drink-drivers, and those who blow more than twice the legal limit, may soon be ordered by the courts to install a device that will stop their cars from starting when they are intoxicated. The new “interlock” devices, which act as a breathalyser connected to the car’s engine, will come into force on Monday, September 10. New Zealand courts will have the ability to require serious or repeat drink-drivers, and offenders convicted of driving with blood alcohol levels double the current adult limit of 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath, to have the devices fitted to their vehicles at the cost of $150 a month. At the same time the new ‘zero licence sanction’ will come into play requiring convicted drink-drivers to maintain a zero alcohol limit for a fixed period of three years. These measures are the latest in a series of clampdowns on repeat drink-drivers. When the device has been installed, a driver must provide a breath sample before the vehicle can be started. If the analysed result is higher than the pre-programmed breathalcohol level, the vehicle will not start. Interlocks in New Zealand will be effec-

tively set for a zero limit. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says drink-driving is a major problem in the Bay of Plenty, where, at present, about 100 drink driving convictions are recorded each month. A total of 1532 people were convicted of driving under the influence in 2011 – a reduction from the 1675 convictions in 2007 and 1867 convictions in 2008. Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says interlocks are the latest in a raft of important new measures being introduced to reduce deaths and injuries caused by drinkdrivers as part of the Government’s Safer Journeys strategy. “These new court-imposed sanctions were made possible under legislative changes introduced by the Government last year,” says Simon. Drivers will still face three months’ disqualification from driving before the offenders are able to apply for the alcohol interlock licence, which will restrict them to driving a vehicle with an interlock device fitted. The zero alcohol licences will be issued to drivers given a ‘zero alcohol’ disqualification by the courts, as well as to those who have served an alcohol interlock disqualification and have been approved to exit the interlock programme.

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Driving off the road offered at the Botany Downs shopping centre. “We felt it was a great way to connect and engage with the community by helping promote safer driving.” Drivers of all ages and abilities were invited to try their hand at the simulator. AMS Group runs the simulator as part of its student driver programme. Owner Kevin Wall says the simulator allows new drivers to safely learn wheel and pedal control and good general driving skills, Bayfair Shopping Centre marketing manager Nina without external stresses. Rivett at the wheel of the driving simulator, while He says the simulator gives instructor James Turney looks on. Photo by Bruce Barnard learner drivers the chance to their skills one at a time or Learner drivers around the Western at their ownpractice pace, increasing their chances of Bay got a chance to improve their passing their licence test the first time. NZTA statistics show only 39 per cent of driving without even taking to the teens pass the new licence test for restricted road this week. drivers on the first go. Kevin says training on the simulator enables drivers to learn far Parked up at the back of Bayfair Shopping Centre has been what simply looks like a fancy quicker than on the road, but he did not have any figures on how it improved test pass rates. furniture removal trailer. A closer inspection The simulator, which is often used at secondinside this ‘trailer unit’ reveals AMS Group’s ary schools, can be set to challenge drivers You Drive car driving simulator, set out like with a wide range of conditions including a car with a steering wheel, indicators, pedals rain, fog or driving in the night – conditions and a seat belt. Like a windscreen, a screen which few learners were taught in. in front of the driver shows the road with its “But there is a risk that people just see it as a hazards. video game, that’s why we always have a qualiDrivers were given the chance to complete fied driver instructor present giving the driver an obstacle course, while a driving instructor feedback.” sitting alongside them gave them feedback on areas to improve. The simulator is made by Eca Faros using Bayfair centre marketing manager Nina the same technology the manufacturer Rivett says the simulator was set up on-site used in the original computer-based Airbus following strong interest when it was recently flight simulator. By Hamish Carter

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This week I was thrust into the task of reviewing the Chrysler Luxury 300C for the kind people at Farmer Auto Village. How does that old platitude about tough jobs go? One look at the 300’s impressively threatening posterior confirmed that it was, as the manual condescends, as American as American pie – all the way from the streets of Detroit and the sands of Daytona. In a flash my mind’s eye had seen the ride, heard it being referred to as the “Mafiamobile”, knew that it had been handmade for the self-made, and begun fashioning a new persona along the lines of a young Bugsy Siegel while eyeing up the trunk for storage space.

After a quick run through, I sat snug, and smug, struggling to realise that I needed to tap the brake before pressing the ignition button to get the car to start. When that clicked, I began adjusting the position and temperature of all that I touched, which, at that early stage, consisted of only the steering wheel. Then, I adjusted the position of various parts of my seat, and then the temperature of said seat.

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Like a snail I was off, creeping the large vehicle the wrong way through an expensive labyrinth of shining new cars towards an inevitable conclusion. Into reverse I went, with the reversing camera helping me navigate passed concerned looks from discerning eyes and out on to Hewletts Rd. With the 8.4 inch interactive Uconnect system, featuring GPS, more audio options than the average stereo and every other option under the sun, I felt like a golden god riding in a chariot sporting standard 20 inch wheels. The interior provided excepm k 9.4L/100 tional comfort and style with entastar V6 more premium leather coverings The 3.6L P speed 5 all over – including the dash. engine with Front and rear heated seats, k ic autost to ventilated front seats, hot and s re tu a fe ny cold cup holders, LED lighting Far too ma escribe. d throughout the cabin, real adequately wood trim, and an optional 0 9 ,9 3 7 $ m Fro dual-pane panoramic sunroof

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system covering more than 70 per cent of the 300’s roof area, barely begins to scrape the surface of the available features. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with 8 speed auto stick, capable of producing 210kW at 6350rpm, is as quiet as a mouse and gives plenty of power when needed, though cannot be heard above the sounds of Citizen Cope which fill the car and much of the surrounding suburb.

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At the lights I turn down the music and pretend to engage the hands-free calling feature which I was yet to master. Sideways glances from a suddenly attractive inside lane spur me to make mythical deals with a pretend person through the handsfree calling feature: “I don’t care what they say – buy, buy, buy,” I thundered, channelling Gordon Gecko minus the hair and suit. Arrival back at the Sun Media offices is sweet – no fewer than four women from the office come out to meet me – one of whom insinuated that she would very much like to go for a ride. The last hour of work drags, then 5pm strikes and freedom and the 300 is mine. Humidity sensors, automatic temperature control, auto-defog and voice command come standard in the luxury edition, in which fuel economy, tyre pressure, temperature and the average distance to empty can all be checked through the steering wheel controls, along with cruise control and adaptive cruise control. Intelligent Battery Sensor monitors the amount of electric current going through the

battery, then prioritises what the energy is used for once it falls below a critical point. Hill Start Assist, a plethora of airbags, keyless entry and start, stability control, blind spot monitoring, Park Assist, headlights which adjust their direction based on the position of the driver’s seat and steering wheel and forward and sideways collision warning systems mean this car is far smarter than the person driving it. Available with a V6 petrol engine, capable of getting 9.7l/100km, as well as in diesel (7.2l/100km) in three different price ranges stretching from $57,990 to $73,990, this car, in every way, is about as adaptable as a chameleon. Later, after night had fallen along with some rain, my new-found powers seemed to extend to telekinesis as the automatic windscreen wipers and headlights adjusted to the conditions above, ahead and on the road.

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Quite simply, this is the smartest, most considerate, most luxurious car I have ever driven. It is also warmer, more comfortable and seemingly more spacious than many Dunedin dwellings I recall during my Scarfie days – when putting your clothes into the oven or getting a little too close to a couch blaze were your only real ways of attempting to replicate the 300’s heated seats. Starting from $58,000 the new Chrysler 300 represents great value for those people looking for a large car that has all the creature comforts and stands out from all the rest. By Ben Guild

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Intersections on police radar

Western Bay of Plenty police are pleased with the overall results of their winter action campaign, despite an increase in the number of crashes on State Highway 2, north of Bethlehem. The focus of this year’s plan was the priority highways, State Highway 29 between Tauriko and the summit in the Kaimais, State Highway 2 and 33 (SH 2 from Te Puke south onto SH33 through to Three Mile Hill) and State Highway 2 north to Katikati. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager, senior sergeant Ian Campion, says these highways are high risk during winter. “Unfortunately on State Highway Two north there were a total of 27 crashes, with four serious injury, eight minor injury and 15 non-injury crashes.” Ian says there were relatively low numbers of crashes on the other two highways. “If you look at the crashes for that winter period for State Highway 29 there was a total of five crashes, one serious injury and four non-injury, by comparison to three to four years ago this is an awesome result. “On State Highway Two/State Highway 33 there was a total of nine crashes, three of those were serious injury, two minor and four non-injury.” The three main highways in the WBOP were identified as priority highways and Ian says their deployment plan was to have, where possible, two marked cars on the highways between 7.30am and 9pm. The goals of the winter action campaign were no fatalities on those three highways and a reduction in crashes of 10 per cent. “There were crashes on those highways in that period but the main point is that we didn’t have any fatalities on those

highways during the campaign. “There was a combined total reduction in crashes for those three priority highways of 21 per cent.” Looking at each individual highway, on SH29 there was a crash reduction of 28.5 per cent, on SH2/33 a reduction of 59 per cent, but on SH2 north there was an increase of 17 per cent. “That highway has traditionally always had a high crash rate and so this just again raises that fact. “A lot of the crashes on State Highway Two north are related to intersection crashes, not giving way, not making the right gap selection, impatience, that sort of thing.” Ian says from the police’s perspective the SH2 figures are a little disappointing. “To counter that what we are already working on is focusing on State Highway Two north, using the same deployment plans we used during the winter action campaign to try and reduce crashes on State Highway Two.” Ian says the SH29 reduction of 28.5 per cent is actually on the back of a 56 per cent reduction on 2011 and a 63 per cent reduction on 2010. “I would like to thank people for keeping those crash numbers down on two of those priority highways. Police will continue to work really hard to keep crashes down but road safety is everyone’s responsibility. “The motoring public has shown that they drive safely and I’m urging all drivers to continue that through the spring period.” By Letitia Atkinson

Western Bay of Plenty motorists are being warned if they break the law and get caught they will be fined. This warning comes as police round up their week-long intersection campaign in the Western Bay of Plenty. The intersection campaign comes on the back of the police winter action campaign, which has seen an increase in crashes on SH2 north of Bethlehem and a decrease in the number of crashes on SH2/33 and SH29. Road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says the reason for the intersection campaign is Tauranga is well over-represented in intersection crashes. “We will be targeting traffic light intersections, stop signs, give way signs, particularly state highways. “The main causation factors for intersection crashes are failing to stop or give way, not checking properly and poor judgement and that relates to gap selection.” Ian says the highest risk intersections are T intersections in both rural and urban areas, followed by cross intersections and roundabouts. “If people are caught breaking the law, they will be fined. “Once again, I’m urging people to take extreme care.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Meet the best car in the world. That’s what the world’s most respected automotive magazine, UK Autocar, had to say about the all-new 6th Generation BMW 3 Series. Leading car journalists around the world also believe it to be the standout vehicle in its class. They don’t believe it because they read about it. They believe it because when they got behind the wheel, no other car could deliver the technology, styling, quality, safety, value and most importantly – the legendary rear wheel drive performance – like the BMW 3 Series did. Visit Coombes Johnston BMW and experience for yourself why the BMW 3 Series continues to be the world’s most unrivalled sports sedan and the world’s best selling premium vehicle of all time. driVe awaY* froM

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New MTA website The Motor Trade Association has revamped and re-launched its website. The fresh new look is easy to navigate and offers useful advice such as hints and tips on everything related to motoring, including how to stay safe on the road. The ‘On the road’ section has all sorts of tips for motorists, from a women’s guide to checking cars, to how to lower fuel costs. It also has a comprehensive tyre checklist among other features. Visit the site at www.mta.org.nz

Sustainable Road Science

Bay of Plenty Road Science is now a cornerstone sponsor of the Sustainable Business Network. Jenny Milson, Sustainable Business Network regional manager says she is pleased to welcome Road Science as a sponsor of the SBN. “Road Science is leading the way in new technologies for New Zealand and international roads with a focus on development

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Black boxes in American cars

New federal standards for aeroplane style black boxes that record information leading up to auto accidents took effect on September 1 in the United States of America. Federal standards will apply to cars that are voluntarily outfitted with event data recorders also known as black boxes. But while the government does not yet require all cars to have black boxes installed, the National Highways Transport Safety Authority is considering a federal mandate as a next step, possibly this year. Standards for black boxes were proposed in 2006, but have been delayed since then. The NHTS is considering a requirement that all cars be built with black boxes.

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BMW in Games driving seat As official automotive partner to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, BMW Group is providing a fleet of sustainable vehicles to support the London organising committee in their objective to stage the most sustainable Games ever. BMW’s efficient dynamics strategy has a natural affinity to the requirements for elite athletic performance, as delivering maximum performance with minimum effort is what every athlete needs to succeed. This ethos is also at the heart of BMW efficient dynamics - a range of technologies designed

to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without compromising performance. The low-emission vehicle fleet provides essential mobility for athletes and officials that is vital for the operational success of the Games and will achieve the challenging 120g/km CO2 emissions threshold required by the organising committee. The majority of the fleet is made up of highly efficient diesel-powered cars, featuring efficient dynamics technologies. BMW Group is also providing a number of adapted vehicles, enabling disabled people for the first time to volunteer as drivers during the Games. The official vehicle fleet includes diesel vehicles, electric and hybrid vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and electric assist push bikes.

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Ford on top It’s not just Kiwis who appreciate the new Ford Focus. The New Zealand Car of the Year is also very much appreciated around the world and has been key in helping Ford hit two major milestones. The Focus has become the best-selling car model in the world for the first half of 2012, displacing the Corolla, and a recently built Focus has marked the 350,000,000th Ford vehicle built in the company’s 109 year history.

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New world record for Kiwi racer New Zealander Rhys Millen has won the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, setting a new world record in a raceprepared Hyundai Genesis Coupe. US-based Millen set a blazing pace to the summit, taking only 9:46.16 to complete the course, which is renowned for its tough corners and steep climbs of over 4300 metres. “Breaking the 10 minute barrier is something I’ve always wanted to do, and it feels great to accomplish this goal in 2012,” says Rhys. For extra power, a new Garrett GTX3582 turbocharger was fitted, which yields 522 kW of power and 949 Nm of torque from the Hyundai V6 engine.

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