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Families call for driver tests
![Karen Rutherford's road to recovery has been long.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/9/u/5/5/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gs96p.png/1485062655240.jpg)
Victims families set to take petition to parliament to push for foreign driver testing.
Kia's hybrid-SUV tonic
![Niro hybrid is based on an all-new eco-car platform, designed from the ground up to carry batteries.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/o/i/o/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1goijo.png/1484875334063.jpg)
New crossover from Korea aims to be small-SUV first, hybrid second. If you want one, tell Kia NZ now.
Scrambler revival party grows
![Toaster tank, floating headlight, retro front suspension, and minimal seat in brown suede: tasty details.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/f/4/n/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gf3ej.png/1484874011420.jpg)
The RnineT Scrambler will sell on looks alone. But there's substance to go with the style.
Electric buses roll out
![Two E-Buses will join Auckland Transport's fleet later this year.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/9/s/9/h/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1grqxd.png/1484888030035.jpg)
Two E-Buses to join Auckland Transport's fleet in bid to combat climate change.
Beach rescuer: 'They could have died'
![The jacket, keys and phone charger found after a car flipped and sank in Wellington Harbour.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/r/4/a/c/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gr38r.png/1484887181789.jpg)
The car flipped into Wellington Harbour, and two young men crawled out through a broken windscreen. Now, their rescuer wants to find them.
Paddon's 'shock' at death
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Kiwi Hayden Paddon has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo rally after the death of a spectator.
Rolls-Royce dodges conviction
![Spirit of Ecstasy in 2016. It's been fitted to Rolls-Royce cars since 1911.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/9/h/z/w/4/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1grcgu.png/1484872369754.jpg)
Despite a heavy fine for corruption and bribery and a dent to its reputation, Rolls-Royce has been spared criminal conviction.
Tesla avoids recall in death probe
![A Tesla Model S involved in the fatal crash on May 7, 2016 is shown with the top third of the car sheared off by the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/e/7/n/6/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gqzez.png/1484857443110.jpg)
No evidence of defects after investigation into the death of a man whose Tesla hit a truck while using its Autopilot system.
146kmh in snow for new stereo
![A motorist's excuse for speeding hit a bum note with police when she said she was late to have a new car stereo installed.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/r/1/2/p/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gr11q.png/1484856715179.jpg)
A motorist's excuse for speeding hit a bum note with police when she said she was late to have a new car stereo installed.
'Mate, get out of my car'
![Keith Millar is stoked to have his Holden 1970 HG Kingswood back after it was stolen last weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/q/k/m/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gqk8a.png/1484859246288.jpg)
Keith Millar took matters into his own hands to get his rare Holden Kingswood back.
Why is ACC so mean to motorcyclists?
![Accident-prone children and their parents are the real threat to the pockets of taxpayers, Johnny Moore says.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/c/x/q/n/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gqfqz.png/1484860967953.jpg)
Ease off motorcyclists ACC and focus on the real accident threat - parents. Johnny Moore writes.
Bike helmets not priority: police
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Number of cyclists fined for not wearing a helmet has halved in two years, as police put focus elsewhere.
Number plate theft on the rise
![Over the past five years number plate theft has jumped from 4079 to 5673 in New Zealand.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/h/h/8/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gckq6.png/1485049210927.jpg)
Criminals are out to poach your licence plate … and boy, is it a hassle to get them replaced.
'Did you just give me the finger?'
OPINION: New Zealanders are shocking drivers. Trust me – I can tell you some stories. We already wave 'thank you' when someone lets us in; now we need a wave of apology.
Our Top Tow Truck of 2016
![You can't deny the presence. But Ram offers unique selling proposition as a working truck.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/n/x/3/x/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1fb4g9.png/1481761037602.jpg)
We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on Friday.
Our Top Hyper-Hatch 2016
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We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on December 16.
Our Top Super-Coupe of 2016
![The C 63 S coupe is so much more than just a two-door version of the sedan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/4/8/w/o/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1fb9hr.png/1481602762542.jpg)
We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on December 16.
Kia's hybrid-SUV tonic
![Niro hybrid is based on an all-new eco-car platform, designed from the ground up to carry batteries.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/o/i/o/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1goijo.png/1484875334063.jpg)
New crossover from Korea aims to be small-SUV first, hybrid second. If you want one, tell Kia NZ now.
Inside a $490,000 Rolls-Royce
![There's luxury, and then there's extreme luxury.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/n/l/5/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gnl3m.png/1484507973632.jpg)
Did someone say luxury? This is the closest most of us will get to inside a Rolls-Royce Ghost (sadly).
China's King of the Road - SUV
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Drivers shun boring sedan as four of every 10 passenger vehicles sold in the country are SUVs.
Renault's Koleos deserves better
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This Renault stands in the shadow of its better-known Nissan cousin.
Nurburgring: The ultimate test drive
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Renting the world's top performance cars to drive the mighty Nurburgring.
Scrambler revival party grows
![Toaster tank, floating headlight, retro front suspension, and minimal seat in brown suede: tasty details.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/f/4/n/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gf3ej.png/1484874011420.jpg)
The RnineT Scrambler will sell on looks alone. But there's substance to go with the style.
Why is ACC so mean to motorcyclists?
![Accident-prone children and their parents are the real threat to the pockets of taxpayers, Johnny Moore says.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/c/x/q/n/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gqfqz.png/1484860967953.jpg)
Ease off motorcyclists ACC and focus on the real accident threat - parents. Johnny Moore writes.
Watch: Biker films hit and run
![The biker escapes being run over by an oncoming car.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/o/l/1/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gokyt.png/1484604152756.jpg)
A car drives away after causing an accident, but there is a happy ending to this.
Gear up for the Kumeu Car Show
![Expect to see over 4000 more cars like this 1930 Studebaker at The 23rd Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival this weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/k/m/y/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gok5y.png/1484676942902.jpg)
Looking for something to do this weekend? The 23rd Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival will be full throttle.
Auto show concepts: hit or miss?
![The I.D. Buzz seats up to eight and lets the driver's seat face the rear when the minivan is in self-driving mode.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/n/m/e/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gnn4n.png/1484514116545.jpg)
The future of motoring or consigned to the dustbin? A look at the some of the concept vehicles on display in Detroit.
Detroit show stars coming to NZ
![Q8 concept (front) points to Audi's new flagship SUV. New SQ5 (rear) eschews previous car's diesel power... for now.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/l/8/3/4/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gjutv.png/1484111420859.jpg)
America's first big car show of the year leads the news. New models for NZ will follow.
'Mate, get out of my car'
![Keith Millar is stoked to have his Holden 1970 HG Kingswood back after it was stolen last weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/q/k/m/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gqk8a.png/1484859246288.jpg)
Keith Millar took matters into his own hands to get his rare Holden Kingswood back.
2017's big auto milestones
![The iconic McLaren F1 turns 25 in 2017.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/b/h/l/e/p/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gg4xy.png/1483387865896.jpg)
There are plenty of reasons to be partying in the new year for car lovers.
Quiz: Motoring on
How well have you been keeping up with all the latest motoring news?
Frustrating round for Leitch
![Brendon Leitch competes in the Toyota Racing Series at Invercargill's Teretonga Park.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170122125746im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/s/b/x/y/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gs59v.png/1485067624880.jpg)
Up and down weekend for Brendon Leitch in TRS while fellow Southlander Liam MacDonald against stars in the NZV8s.
Dutch teenager retains lead
Richard Verschoor retains lead in Toyota Racing Series after winning at wet Teretonga Park.
Paddon's 'shock' at death
Kiwi Hayden Paddon has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo rally after the death of a spectator.