Silverado Trail Boss on its way

Trail Boss looms over the horizon

THE NEW ZEALAND LAUNCH OF THE ALLNEW CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT TRAIL BOSS IS NOW JUST WEEKS AWAY

The first all-new right-hand-drive Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss is now only weeks away from appearing in driveways and garages around New Zealand.

“Thanks to more than 100 years of truckbuilding know-how, Chevrolet has been able to continually enhance their product and develop it into what it is today,” says Matt Taylor, general manager of General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) New Zealand. “Trail Boss is the truck to choose when it comes to handling the rough stuff and getting things done.”

Boasting a 6.2-litre V8 engine with 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque driven through a 10-speed auto, the LT Trail Boss is rated to tow up to 4.2 tonnes.

If the back of beyond is where you want to go, the LT Trail Boss can take you there, courtesy of its Z71 off-road package. A factory-fitted suspension lift-kit increases ride height by approximately 25mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. Its off-road credentials are enhanced with Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tyres, all-terrain skid plates for underbody protection, plus hill descent control and a heavyduty air filter, fitted as standard.

On the safety front, the LT Trail Boss comes with front and rear park assist, lane-change alert, blindzone alert, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The LT Trail Boss is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, and a black painted bumper bar.

“In a world full of ute-sameness, LT Trail Boss stands tall and apart from the crowd,” says Matt. “It’s an absolute boss of a truck.”

The recommended retail price of the LT Trail Boss is $119,990. That includes GST but excludes statutory charges and on-road costs such as dealer delivery fees.

SECOND SILVERADO

The new off-road focused Trail Boss joins the Silverado LTZ Premium already on sale in New Zealand and shares many of its platform features.

These include a two-speed automatic active transfer case that offers five drive modes: Auto 4WD, 4HI, 4LO, 2HI, and Neutral.

In addition, a drive-mode selector dial will adjust performance to optimise it for a range of conditions including Normal, Sport, Towing, Off-Road, Terrain, and Snow/Ice.

Chevrolet also paid attention to the load space, making the bed from high-strength steel, fitting 12 tie-down points, and offering an industry-first powered tailgate.

TOWING TRICKS ABOUND IN THE SILVERADO LTZ PREMIUM WITH TECH PACK

Towing also gets attention with features like applying the parking brake automatically when shifting into park to avoid the extra weight of a trailer causing the vehicle to roll, a trailer theft alert that sets off the horn and lights when the trailer is unhitched, and pressure and temperature monitoring of up to four trailer tyres. The car will also prompt you to engage the Towing mode when a trailer is hooked up to improve acceleration.

Towing is also made a lot easier with no fewer than 13 cameras providing all-round views, three of which provide views of the towing hitch. Close View aids alignment when hitching a trailer, Surround View gives a bird’s eye view when manoeuvring a trailer, and Rear Top-Down View shows the rear part of the truck bed and nearby objects. A straight rear camera view with guidelines helps with reversing, while side views forwards and backwards show the position of the front wheels during manoeuvres and the alignment of the side of the truck with its surroundings.

A front camera view provides a close-up for manoeuvring in tight spaces, and the rear-view mirror is actually a screen showing the view from a rear-view camera that is wider and less obstructed that a conventional mirror. Finally, Bed View helps you keep an eye on the cargo in the well.

The LTZ Premium comes with an advanced trailer system that includes a pre-departure checklist, a built-in trailer light test, and electrics diagnostics and maintenance reminders.

A third Silverado, the long-wheelbase Silverado 2500HD, is due to land late this year.

ACDelco premium drive belts

ACDelco premium-range belts are a quality product for today’s applications and an ideal service replacement for original belts on serpentine drives and other multi-ribbed belt applications.

The range is designed for small-diameter pulleys, backside idlers, and for use with or without automotive tensioners. The advanced belt constructions used in ACDelco premium belts help to eliminate annoying belt noise, reduce tension loss, and solve problem drive applications.

With more than 200 ACDelco premium belts now available, you can confidently service the majority of passenger cars, SUVs, 4WDs, and commercial vehicles coming through your service departments and workshops.

For more information on the Silverado, see gmspecialtyvehicles.com or call GMSV New Zealand on 0800 GMSV00 (467 800).

Narva’s new driving lights are 30 per cent brighter

NARVA’S NEXT-GENERATION ULTIMA LED DRIVING LIGHTS PRODUCE 30 PER CENT MORE LIGHT AND A 20 PER CENT LONGER BEAM

Narva says that its Ultima LED 215 range revolutionised the driving-light market four years ago and that the new version has extended Narva’s lead.

In 2017, the Narva Ultima 215 range was unveiled with a class-leading hybrid beam pattern that provided outstanding volume and penetration. The range set industry benchmarks and became a favoured light across a range of applications.

Since then, Narva’s engineering team has worked on its successor, culminating in the introduction of the Narva Ultima LED Mk2. The newcomer offers a significant 30 per cent additional light over its predecessor, and a 20 per cent longer beam.

As well as improving drivers’ vision, the lamps are good to look at, having a range of bezel colours that complement or accent popular vehicle colour schemes. There’s also a black edition kit option.

The Ultima LED Mk2 range is initially available in both 215 and 180 variants.

“The original Ultima 215 took driving lights to a whole new level of performance, and it is impressive that Narva has been able to lift the bar while keeping to the same dimensions,” says Tim Paterson, national sales manager of Griffiths Equipment, which distributes Narva automotive lighting products throughout New Zealand.

“Given the lights’ combination of volume and range, they will appeal to a wide range of drivers, and we anticipate a strong take up, particularly from road-transport operators, as well as from the rural community, recreational off-roaders, and 4X4 motorsport participants,” he says.

The range uses higher output Osram LEDs, 24x5W in the Ultima 180 Mk2, and 33x5W in the Ultima 215 Mk2. The Ultima 180 Mk2 produces 15,000 raw lumens and 1 lux of brightness at up to 812m per pair, while the Ultima 215 Mk2 pumps out 21,780 raw lumens and 1 lux of brightness at up to 1093m per pair.

The Ultima Mk2 range also delivers improved colour rendering (CRI) performance, leading to more natural light output at a colour temperature of 5700 degrees. That improves depth perception and reduces eye fatigue. Both lights also include an LED ‘light pipe’ indicating the vehicle’s position in low light, improving safety during daylight hours.

A hard-coated UV-resistant and virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens and lens protector are standard, as well as a pressure die-cast, threebolt mounting bracket with stainless-steel hardware. Both Ultima Mk2 lights feature pressure die-cast aluminium housings and a thermal management system for superior heat dissipation.

This gives the Narva Ultima MK2 range the IP66 and IP67 rating for water and dust ingress and the ability to operate efficiently within extreme temperature variations, between –40°C to 65°C.

Bosch brake pads — brandassured quality

BOSCH IS A RENOWNED GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATOR WITH OVER 90 YEARS OF BRAKE DEVELOPMENT

Vehicle brakes are subjected to extreme loads. It’s a little known fact that braking horsepower is about 10 times engine horsepower, which is why brake pads reach such high temperatures. During long mountain descents, or when driving in stop-and-go highway traffic, temperatures can easily reach as high as 650°C. To ensure safety, brake pads therefore need to be regularly inspected and replaced only with high-quality products such as Bosch brake pads.

Bosch has decades of experience in the manufacturing of braking systems and is the world’s leading supplier of anti-lock braking systems (ABSs), traction control systems (TCSs), and electronic stability programs (ESPs).

Innovations from Bosch have had a decisive influence on automobile history, and Bosch remains a world leader in the number of patent applications it submits each year. As one of the world’s largest parts suppliers to the automotive industry, Bosch significantly contributes towards making driving safer and more economical.

The Bosch range covers every sector and extends from individual components to complete systems. With Bosch, you will find the right component for practically every vehicle. You benefit from first-class Bosch quality, while also ensuring customer satisfaction.

Bosch makes a substantial investment each year in the research and development of braking products and systems and assures product quality through constant checks during the entire production process.

Bosch European brake applications are designed to meet the increasing demands of today’s vehicles. Its pads have been developed to withstand extreme loads and are manufactured from especially high-quality materials. Extensive performance and NVH dynamometer testing, along with extreme environment testing, ensures that Bosch brake pads demonstrate a high level of performance and service life before being approved for sale.

Bosch Blue Line brake pads are vehicle match engineered to determine the best match of advanced friction formulations. All Bosch European brake pads comply with ECE R90 regulation.

For more information, please visit boschaftermarket.co.nz.

Hayman Reese expands its sales team

KIWIS WANTING TO SEE THE COUNTRY IS RAMPING UP DEMAND FOR HAYMAN REESE TOW BARS

With more Kiwis coming home and seeing the country due to travel restrictions, people are towing and carrying more than ever before. That’s generating more interest in new tow bars, where to find something beyond the basic model, and where to have them fitted to existing or new vehicles.

“The more enquiries the local workshops are getting, the more enquiries we will get, and we are seeing this coming through,” says Hayman Reese New Zealand manager Darryl Maslin.

“It’s great news and it reached the point where we needed to hire more staff,” says Darryl. “We have appointed a dedicated sales rep for the Auckland region to assist with trade and Capricorn members’ enquiries.”

INTRODUCING RONALD SINGH

Ronnie, as he prefers to be called, has a wealth of customer service knowledge from within the automotive industry. “That makes him an excellent choice, not only for Hayman Reese, but also, we believe, for his own personal career path,” says Darryl.

Ronnie is a massive football fan — the version you play with the ball and your foot, for those who don’t follow the sport — relaxing with a beer after work, and rock music but not always the same kind as some in the office prefer, so the battle for control of the radio is getting interesting. He’s married with two young boys at home.

Ronnie’s main task is supporting our local Hayman Reese installers, plus trade customers and Capricorn members, with regular on-site visits. When he’s not on the road, he can be contacted by phone or email.

Ronnie is already well versed in the Hayman Reese range, along with accessories such as the SmartCode coding tool, Smartclick wiring harness, and Hayman Reese’s world-famous range of weight-distribution kits.

Once he gets a routine happening, then we will add our range of Rola roof racks and fittings to his portfolio.

For more about the Hayman Reese range or on how to become an installer, contact Hayman Reese at info@haymanreese.co.nz, or call 0800 MY T BAR.

Installers wanted, enquire now!