The jury had been asked to decide whether the father deliberately drove his car off the summit of Mt Wellington, an Auckland landmark, in a crash that claimed the life of the nine-year-old daughter.

The father was charged with murdering his daughter and attempting to murder his younger daughter, aged four, when the Mitsubishi Pajero he was driving plunged through a barrier and down a steep slope on Mt Wellington.

Prosecutors argued the accused deliberately drove the car off the summit on August 21, 2005 and had murderous intent when he did so.

Al Habtoor Motors introduces new Mitsubishi Pajero 2007

The new Mitsubishi Pajero 2007 is here in the UAE with its stunning, authoritative and sophisticated new look. The new stylish makeover of the new Pajero 2007 continues beyond its peripherals to the interiors as well. It is of great significance to note that the new Pajero 2007 retains its rugged rally heritage and Mitsubishi�s time tested 4WD systems and technology. The 2007 model is the 4th generation of the marque that was launched first in 1982. After its refurbishment, the new generation sporty Pajero is a 'Global-standard All-round SUV' that is more adventurous than ever, at the same time promises a car like handling and comfort. Ready to take adventure to the extreme limits, the new Pajero 2007 is equipped with a new 5.1 channel Rockford sound system. The new front-end design is accentuated by the stylish headlamps, grille and front bumper designs that give it a powerful, ground-hugging stance.

All-new Mitsubishi Pajero presented in the United Arab Emirates

Al Habtoor Motors has launched their all-new Mitsubishi Pajero in the United Arab Emirates. The 2007MY Pajero retains its rugged rally heritage and Mitsubishi�s time tested 4WD systems and technology. First introduced in 1982, the current and the 2007MY is the fourth generation SUV to come out from the Japanese manufacturer. It sports a new front-end design with chrome grille and rally-bred Evo-style headlamps that projects a powerful, ground-hugging stance.

Commenting on the new Pajero, Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO, Al Habtoor Motors, said "The latest edition is a truly rewarding choice as it offers great value for money. Moreover, the marque generally has a high resale value and it is a reality that resale is a major factor for most customers while buying a new car, especially in UAE."

For the 2007MY, Mitsubishi has uprated the 3.6-litre unit to 3.8-litre and is shifted using an INVECS-II 5-speed automatic transmission.

Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Claims Dakar Rally Victory Using Ricardo Transmission

Stephane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret of France won the event for the third time in four years, ahead of team mates and defending champions Luc Alphand and Gilles Picard by just seven minutes 26 seconds. The team's two Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero Evolutions with their Ricardo transmissions had a winning margin of over 1.5 hours ahead their third place rival. The grueling Dakar rally took place over 15 days across Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and Senegal, and represents the seventh successive victory at this event for Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart.

The Ricardo transmission used by the Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero Evolutions of Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart is the third generation of the unit first introduced in 2002. In addition to being designed and manufactured by Ricardo, the company also provides technical back-up to the team for the transmission in order to ensure its faultless operation even in the most demanding of circumstances.

Pajero signals smoother 4x4 driving

The Mitsubishi Pajero has been around for more than two decades and now the company has introduced the fourth generation of the popular 4x4 to the Irish market. The Pajero profile is one of style and the company uses the Dakar Rally success to promote its off-road ability. Michael Moroney drove the new Pajero to test its Irish applications