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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Wild moment tattooed scooter rider erupts at driver in fiery clash after he was sent flying off his bike
A shocking road rage incident in the middle of a busy Melbourne street has gone viral after being captured on dashcam. The incident unfolded in April, along Bay Street in Port Melbourne. The footage shows a scooter rider weaving through traffic at speed, overtaking vehicles in a busy lane. Just seconds later, a Volkswagen Amarok 4X4 is seen tailing closely behind, driving aggressively and overtaking without indicating. Moments later, the large ute slams directly into the scooter, sending the rider flying off his vehicle. But the situation escalates further when the scooter rider, noticeably taller and larger than the ute driver, who is wearing hi-vis, gets back on his feet. A physical altercation breaks out, with the ute driver seen covering his face as he's struck by the rider. The video has since gone viral on social media, with many users slamming the Amarok driver for his reckless and aggressive behaviour, despite getting pummelled. 'Wait, did the car intentionally hit the scooter? WTF just happened?' one shocked viewer wrote. 'Lock the Amarok driver up and throw away the key. Should be in a straight jacket,' said another. Others mocked the ute driver's apparent tough-guy attitude, which quickly vanished when he was confronted by the much larger scooter rider. 'A physical representation of Facebook warriors,' one person quipped. 'Oh no… the consequences of my actions,' another joked. 'Karma was swift in her delivery today,' a commenter added. 'I love me some old-fashioned 'f*** around and find out.' Old mate found out, alright,' another viewer wrote. Other people praised the Dashcam owner for sharing the footage, saying while violent, it was incredibly entertaining. 'Big ups to the dashcam driver for capturing the entertainment.' said someone. 'Can we all give the dashcam owner a round of applause for getting us the good footage. Bravo!!' wrote another. In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, Victoria Police confirmed they were investigating the 'road rage incident' 'It is understood that a grey Volkswagen utility and a white Piaggi scooter collided at the intersection of Bay and Rouse streets about 12.30pm. The scooter rider, a 38-year-old Dingley Village man sustained minor injuries. The driver of VW, a 57-year-old St Kilda sustained minor injuries. Both declined medical treatment. Both the driver and rider are expected to be interviewed at a later stage.' No charges have been laid and investigations continue.
NZ Autocar
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
New Volkswagens now come with a service plan
Volkswagen New Zealand has announced a new Service Plan offering, available across its range of vehicles. This new plan covers the first three scheduled services of a vehicle and is included within the price of the vehicle. Previously VW offered service plans as a cost option at time of purchase. For buyers of a passenger vehicle, the Service Plan covers the first three years or 45,000km of ownership from the date of delivery, coinciding with 15,000km, 12 month service schedules. Read more 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI review For Amarok buyers, the deal covers the first three scheduled services within three years or 60,000km, whichever occurs first. New Caddy and Multivan petrol or PHEV models have the first three services covered within three years or 45,000km, and all other new Volkswagen Commercial diesel models are covered for the first three scheduled services (within six years or 90,000km). 'This new offer is about giving customers one less thing to think about when they purchase one of our vehicles,' says Chanelle McDonald, General Manager Passenger Vehicles at Volkswagen New Zealand. 'In a world that doesn't slow down we know peace of mind is invaluable, and this is another way we're helping future owners get more out of their Volkswagens – and their time.' The service plan is also transferable if you sell within the three year period.
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
VW debuts new Amarok derivative: Pricing and specs
Volkswagen has added a new member to its Amarok family – the Life 2.0 TDI 4×2. Here is what is included for its R700k price tag. Looking for a new or used Volkswagen? Find it here with CARmag! Under the bonnet is a 2l, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 125kW and 405N.m of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission, giving this version a top speed of 180km/h. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9l/100km, making it a fairly efficient option for everyday use. Although it's not a 4×4, the Amarok Life 4×2 still comes well-equipped for both urban and light-duty work use. It rolls on 17-inch Combra alloy wheels and includes practical touches like a power tailgate lock, a fixed rear-view camera, and front and rear Park Distance Control. A trailer hitch is also standard, which adds to its versatility. The load box features six tie-down hooks and cargo lights, while VW adds that the cabin focuses on comfort and everyday usability. The seats are trimmed in hard-wearing fabric, and the dashboard houses an eight-inch infotainment display paired with six speakers. Connectivity includes Bluetooth and smartphone mirroring through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Amarok 2.0 TDI 125kW – R 704 700 Other noteworthy features include LED headlights with daytime running lights, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, and cruise control with a speed limiter. Safety is covered by airbags for the driver and front passenger. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post VW Debuts New R700k Amarok Derivative – Pricing & Specs appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I swapped my gas truck for a Chinese hybrid. The BYD Shark is great to drive, but one thing worries me.
Wayne Dopson runs a renovation business in Brisbane, Australia, and bought a BYD Shark hybrid pickup in March. He said it's great to drive compared with his old gas truck, but fears it may be obsolete in a few years. Chinese EV makers are expanding rapidly in tariff-free Australia, putting Tesla under pressure. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wayne Dopson, a project manager in Brisbane, Australia about owning a BYD Shark hybrid pickup truck. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been in the property market, flipping houses and doing renovations. I have a small renovation business, working on kitchens, bathrooms, and decks for clients in Brisbane, which I've been doing for about 12 years now. I bought a VW Amarok diesel-powered pickup in 2015. I wanted to upgrade for a while, but nothing came along that took my interest. Other combustion-engine trucks like the Ford Ranger were all very similar to the Amarok. I would have been getting pretty much the same car with just a bigger screen, so I waited for something a little bit different. I bought the BYD Shark hybrid pickup in March for 64,000 Australian dollars, around $41,000. Ford and Toyota are charging ridiculous prices for their pickup trucks, or utes in Australia. You're looking at up to 80,000 dollars for something that is, to me, inferior to what BYD is charging 60,000 for. I've only done 2,000 kilometers in the Shark so I'm still learning the car, but so far I love driving it. The technology, the power, and the smoothness — it feels decades ahead of the Amarok. The level of luxury inside is incredible for the money. I've owned Audis and BMWs and it feels just as good, just as solid and well-built as a premium car. It also does 0 to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds, so it drives like a sports car. I use it mainly for work as well as leisure, and there are a couple of advantages to using it for work. It costs me just cents to run it each day. I've got 30 solar panels on my roof, so my electricity during the day is free. I pay eight cents per kilowatt hour from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., which is enough time to charge the car — it takes between three to four hours to charge. If I set the car to charge at midnight, it's done by about 4 a.m., and it generally costs less than two Australian dollars, or $1.03. I'd be using 13 or 14 dollars ($8-9) worth of diesel a day in the VW Amarok, so comparatively it's very cheap to run. The other advantage is you've got power outlets in the back of the truck that provide about six kilowatts of power, which you can use on-site to power tools. It's got a really big tray with a couple of little tricks up its sleeve. You can open your tailgate with a quick press of the key, which is handy if you're walking up with your hands full. The Shark is what they call an EREV, or extended range electric vehicle. It's got two electric motors, at the front and rear, and it also has a 1.5-liter petrol turbo engine that acts as a generator. The petrol engine means range anxiety isn't really a thing for me. Generally, I do less than 100 kilometers a day, which will be done in electric mode, but if I do want to go to the beach or further down the coast, I've got the petrol engine right there. That just kicks in and charges the battery and I'm good to go for around 800 kilometers. The only thing that would worry me down the line is the resale value. I've already seen that new vehicles are coming out from Nissan, Ford, and Great Wall. The technology is advancing like crazy at the moment, so my Shark could be fairly obsolete in five years. It's got a six-year warranty, and I'm planning to keep it for the warranty period. What's it going to be worth at the end is anyone's guess. I think having more Chinese EV brands in Australia is great. We're getting longer warranty periods and better quality cars. Utes are a very important part of Australian culture. One of the issues the BYD Shark will face is that it doesn't have the same off-roading credentials as a vehicle with a diff lock — an axle mechanism that you need to crawl over rocks and rough terrain. It's fine on the sand and in the mud, but when it comes to really serious off-roading, where you are crawling up huge hills with ruts and boulders, it's going to struggle. For me, though, the Shark is great. It's a pleasure to drive, and it's nice being able to drive around knowing it's not costing me and not costing the planet either. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
I swapped my gas truck for a Chinese hybrid. The BYD Shark is great to drive, but one thing worries me.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wayne Dopson, a project manager in Brisbane, Australia about owning a BYD Shark hybrid pickup truck. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been in the property market, flipping houses and doing renovations. I have a small renovation business, working on kitchens, bathrooms, and decks for clients in Brisbane, which I've been doing for about 12 years now. I bought a VW Amarok diesel-powered pickup in 2015. I wanted to upgrade for a while, but nothing came along that took my interest. Other combustion-engine trucks like the Ford Ranger were all very similar to the Amarok. I would have been getting pretty much the same car with just a bigger screen, so I waited for something a little bit different. I bought the BYD Shark hybrid pickup in March for 64,000 Australian dollars, around $41,000. Ford and Toyota are charging ridiculous prices for their pickup trucks, or utes in Australia. You're looking at up to 80,000 dollars for something that is, to me, inferior to what BYD is charging 60,000 for. I've only done 2,000 kilometers in the Shark so I'm still learning the car, but so far I love driving it. The technology, the power, and the smoothness — it feels decades ahead of the Amarok. Luxury and power on the cheap The level of luxury inside is incredible for the money. I've owned Audis and BMWs and it feels just as good, just as solid and well-built as a premium car. It also does 0 to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds, so it drives like a sports car. I use it mainly for work as well as leisure, and there are a couple of advantages to using it for work. It costs me just cents to run it each day. I've got 30 solar panels on my roof, so my electricity during the day is free. I pay eight cents per kilowatt hour from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., which is enough time to charge the car — it takes between three to four hours to charge. If I set the car to charge at midnight, it's done by about 4 a.m., and it generally costs less than two Australian dollars, or $1.03. I'd be using 13 or 14 dollars ($8-9) worth of diesel a day in the VW Amarok, so comparatively it's very cheap to run. The other advantage is you've got power outlets in the back of the truck that provide about six kilowatts of power, which you can use on-site to power tools. It's got a really big tray with a couple of little tricks up its sleeve. You can open your tailgate with a quick press of the key, which is handy if you're walking up with your hands full. Range is not a problem The Shark is what they call an EREV, or extended range electric vehicle. It's got two electric motors, at the front and rear, and it also has a 1.5-liter petrol turbo engine that acts as a generator. The petrol engine means range anxiety isn't really a thing for me. Generally, I do less than 100 kilometers a day, which will be done in electric mode, but if I do want to go to the beach or further down the coast, I've got the petrol engine right there. That just kicks in and charges the battery and I'm good to go for around 800 kilometers. The only thing that would worry me down the line is the resale value. I've already seen that new vehicles are coming out from Nissan, Ford, and Great Wall. The technology is advancing like crazy at the moment, so my Shark could be fairly obsolete in five years. It's got a six-year warranty, and I'm planning to keep it for the warranty period. What's it going to be worth at the end is anyone's guess. BYD puts down roots in Australia I think having more Chinese EV brands in Australia is great. We're getting longer warranty periods and better quality cars. Utes are a very important part of Australian culture. One of the issues the BYD Shark will face is that it doesn't have the same off-roading credentials as a vehicle with a diff lock — an axle mechanism that you need to crawl over rocks and rough terrain. It's fine on the sand and in the mud, but when it comes to really serious off-roading, where you are crawling up huge hills with ruts and boulders, it's going to struggle. For me, though, the Shark is great. It's a pleasure to drive, and it's nice being able to drive around knowing it's not costing me and not costing the planet either.
