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HSV to live on 

The 2017 HSV GTSR will be the final Australian-made product from the company.

Colorado and SUVs just the start of the Holden performance brand's next generation range.

NZ car to target world record

Mustang timeline: The 2005 Ford Mustang GT convertible.

A New Zealand-built electric car is aiming to be the world's fastest street legal electric powered vehicle.

Look mum, no hands! video

A video of the the unrestrained child emerged on Facebook.

Shocked motorist captures toddler standing unrestrained in a moving car on Auckland motorway.

Ford Kuga fire investigation video

Ford Kuga fire investigated in New Zealand.

Ford NZ has no plans for a recall as it investigates a fire that destroyed a Kuga SUV in Auckland.

Classics become marvels video

One of Jonathan Ward's modernised classics.

Jonathan Ward's car restoration business is not for those who love original classic cars.

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Rain causing havoc

Flooding is causing delays near the Basin Reserve.

Heavy rain is causing traffic delays around parts of Wellington and the Hutt Valley.

Coasting to sprintcar title

Jamie Larsen during his New Zealand Sprintcar Championships win.

Jamie Larsen overcomes conditions, fuel shortage to claim second national speedway title.

Hawke's Bay crash victim critical

A truck was involved in the crash, according to police.

The woman was involved in the crash on Wednesday evening near Napier.

24-hour parking limit

Miramar residents have long been complaining about airport users clogging up the area to avoid paying airport parking ...

Barriers rose, tyres were slashed. Now there's a more moderate solution to Wellington's airport parking woes.

Serious crash at Otaki

A crash near Otaki has closed State Highway 1.

One person has serious injuries after a car left the road on State Highway 1.

New CEO for motor group

GWD motor group CEO Glen Rutherford and Holden dealer principal Shane Youngson at the Invercargill Yarrow St premises.

The new CEO for GWD Motor Group, Invercargill, says in five years New Zealand will have driverless cars.

Construction through Hill Street

Warkworth Hill Street Intersection reaches capacity.

Locals speak out about the infamous Hill Street intersection and the use of construction vehicles.

Fastest Lambo set to smash 'Ring record video

A Lamborghini Huracan at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Ultimate Huracan set to join Nurburgring's six minute club.

Suzuki rejigs S-Cross

The facelifted Suzuki S-Cross, showing off its new bolder frontal design.

A refreshed S-Cross will be a stronger member of the Suzuki team

$100 on Chch's worst intersection

Is this Christchurch's most dangerous pedestrian intersection? It's the junction of Harewood, Breens and Gardiners roads ...

10 lanes, no traffic lights, four schools nearby. $100 says this is the worst intersection in town.

'This is a legal drag strip'

Cars warmed up their tyres before their run at the Marlborough Car Club quarter mile sprint on Sunday.

Car enthusiasts rev up for sprint competition - and not a police officer in sight.

Motorbike crash after pursuit

Police chase speeding motorcyclists in Lower Hutt.

Two speeding motorbikes fail to stop for police in Lower Hutt.

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news

HSV to live on without Commodore

The 2017 HSV GTSR will be the final Australian-made product from the company.

Colorado and SUVs just the start of the Holden performance brand's next generation range.

Ford NZ Kuga fire investigation video

Ford New Zealand has no plans for a recall as it investigates a fire that destroyed a Kuga SUV in Auckland.

Camry fans catered for

Fastest Lambo set to smash 'Ring record video

Our Top Cars

Here is Our Top Car of 2016 video

Spark is Holden's entry-level model. But one of its best, we reckon.

Meet our Top Car for 2016. Micro round of applause please.

Our Top Tow Truck of 2016 video

You can't deny the presence. But Ram offers unique selling proposition as a working truck.

We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on Friday.

Our Top Hyper-Hatch 2016 video

Ford Focus RS

We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on December 16.

Our Top Super-Coupe of 2016 video

The C 63 S coupe is so much more than just a two-door version of the sedan.

We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on December 16.

lifestyle vehicles

Auckland's worst intersections video

Serious injury crashes at intersections in Auckland have been rising.

Safety campaign reveals most dangerous spots in our biggest city.

A great ute for camping video

The Z71 parked among the tents at the Papamoa camping resort.

It's holiday time - so we go camping in a Holden Colorado.

BMW X1 selection rationalised

Changes have been made to the BMW X1 selection in New Zealand.

Diesel out, petrol in for BMW X1.

Mini has another growth spurt video

The 2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works.

British brand debuts its performance SUV.

road tests

Saucy Alfa is undercooked

Smooth roads like these are the 4C's friend. There are not many roads like these in NZ.

The Alfa Romeo 4C is the most exciting car from the serpent-brand for yonks. But it would be better if it was finished.

Cruising in an Astra sedan

Holden's new 'Astra sedan' is really a new-generation Cruze. You can tell, although it still looks sharp.

New four-door is a global model, but Holden is thinking local when it comes to the name. We drive it.

A diesel Bentley you say? video

The Bentley Bentayga, now available with diesel power.

Once, even the idea of a diesel Bentley would have been greeted with angry harrumphs.

Volcanic 4WD adventure

The Ranger has received a number of improvements including upgrades to its powertrain.

We take a Ford Ranger into countryside with a violent volcanic past.

bikes

Kawasaki blitz in Kiwi showrooms

New Z1000R ups the ante for Kawasaki's iconic Z1000 streetbike. Engine now Euro4 with no power loss.

Japanese maker has a wealth of new bikes heading this way - and soon.

Victory Motorcycles is lost

Wurlitzer-on-wheels looks, gaudy graphics made Ness edition of Vision Tour arguably the world's most distinctive bike.

Polaris Industries has axed its Victory brand. So we say thanks for the wild styling and great rides.

Airlift after motorbike crash

He was transported to the Helicopter from the crash site by 4WD.

Man found dazed and confused with severe injuries after incident in Auckland forest.

Scrambler revival party grows

Toaster tank, floating headlight, retro front suspension, and minimal seat in brown suede: tasty details.

The RnineT Scrambler will sell on looks alone. But there's substance to go with the style.

shows

Pagani teases new hypercar

Pagani's tease

Expect a new open Italian hypercar if the less-than-subtle Twitter teases are true.

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.

Looking for something to do this weekend? The 23rd Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival will be full throttle.

Lego Batmobile - as cool as it sounds video

The Lego Batmobile took 222 hours to design.

It comes in 12 shades of black, cause... Batman.

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.

The future of motoring or consigned to the dustbin? A look at the some of the concept vehicles on display in Detroit.

customs & classics

Racing to the death

New Zealander, Ken Smith, may be 75 years old but he still managed to lead a race around Taupo's Bruce McLaren ...

He is 75 years old, stands just 158cm tall and drives a car capable of 280kmh around a race track.

Cartoon junkie recreates star cars video

Jerry Patrick's replica Mach 5 from Speed Racer.

Jerry Patrick takes pride in constructing the most iconic cars that everyone can relate to.

Piri's classic car for sale

Former All Black Piri Weepu tweeted that he was selling his beloved 1967 Ford Galaxie, which he calls Talula, "with a ...

Fancy nabbing a former All Black's ride for yourself? It's up for grabs online.

Rolls-Royce becomes a rat rod video

The ridiculous Rolls-Royce rat rod that was a hit at the 2016 Sema show in Las Vegas.

Classic Rolls-Royce undergoes incredible transformation.

quizzes

Quiz: Super behinds

Motoring quiz

Can you recognise these beauties just by looking at their rears?

Quiz: Motoring on

How well have you been keeping up with all the latest motoring news?

Quiz: Know your tail-lights

Are you a shining light?

Motorsport

Kiwis to take on Bathurst 12-hour

Team Kiwi Racing will be driving a Lambourghini Reiter R-Ex in the Bathurst 12-hour endruance race this weekend.

5:06 PM  "We put this together for the boys to tick it off the bucket list."

Racer Mosen's withdrawal announced via social media

4:24 PM  Organisers of the NZ Midget Car Grand Prix are annoyed former national champion Brad Mosen didn't contact them directly to declare his withdrawal.

Paddon crash fatality 'avoidable'

Historical F1 cars on show at Ruapuna

Video

Ford NZ Kuga fire investigation

Ford New Zealand has no plans for a recall as it investigates a fire that destroyed a Kuga SUV in Auckland.

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