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BMW drops a diesel model

New Zealand's BMW 2-Series Active Tourer range is now all petrol.

BMW points finger at NZ's road user charges as it drops a diesel engined vehicle from its 2-Series selection.

New Aston Martin wrecked

Brand new Aston Martin DB11 wrecked in Mexico.

A 15-day-old Aston Martin DB11 has been wrecked in a crash in Mexico.

Riding first-class on a Harley

The look of the bike that used to be called Electra Glide hasn't changed for 50 years, but there are big changes beneath ...

We ride the ultimate American touring bike.

Rare Ferrari surprised thieves

The Ferrari, whose previous owners included Dodi Fayed and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, was found burnt-out at Langwarrin.

Two unsophisticated Aussie car thieves failed to steal a humble Nissan hours before making off in a rare Ferrari.

Mitsubishi updates ASX again

2018 Mitsubishi ASX.

Japanese brand shows off new city SUV ahead of New York debut.

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Crank Up on the move

A map provided by NZTA of the proposed Edendale State Highway 1 redevelopment in their application to the Southland ...

The proposed realignment of State Highway 1 means the Crank Up weekend seeks a new location.

Man rides 20m pipes poking out of car video

The scene that stunned a passing motorist shows a man sitting on long lengths of pipe to help hold them to a towing car.

People do some crazy things to move items by car.

Nissan 370Z gets Heritage Edition video

The 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition.

Japanese brand to debut special edition sports coupe.

Have your say on "free" parking

The two hours' free CBD parking plan would come at a cost - households and businesses would pay a targeted rate.

Hamilton has a plan for central city parking, but it's up to the community to decide.

Squeezed out of St Asaph St

Motorists opening car doors into traffic has been identified as a problem in the new-look St Asaph St.

OPINION: The St Asaph St overhaul needs fixing after added lanes created space issues. Shouldn't someone have seen this coming?

A new AMG GLC63 video

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe Edition 1.

German brand's performance division has worked its magic on the brand's compact SUV duo.

Kyrgios' luxury BMW for sale video

Nick Kyrgios' BMW F80 M3, which he is trying to sell via Facebook.

Australian tennis star looks for a buyer online as he sells his "immaculate car" worth $170,000 new.

This bus cruises rivers and roads video

The RiverBus cruises under a bridge on the Elbe River, Hamburg.

Is this another part of the solution to Auckland's traffic congestion from the North Shore?

Shell reshuffle ahead of sale

Shell announced its New Zealand business could be sold at the end of 2015.

Oil giant is restructuring its relationship with Todd Energy ahead of possible New Zealand exit.

A dream trip driving Pamela video

Chris Chambers and Mel Lewis are off on a "dream trip" to attend the classic car run from London to Brighton in the UK.

Pamela Joy is taking a long ride home so she can take a couple of mates on the trip of a lifetime.

Learner bike still a bullet

The Tracer 700 lapped up the winding Putty Road like it was born for it, feeling more flick-able than most ...

There probably isn't a better bagger on the market for cross-town riding missions.

New supercar now a Lego build

The new Lego McLaren 720S with the real version in the background.

McLaren's newest supercar can now be built by Lego fans.

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Man rides 20m pipes poking out of car video

The scene that stunned a passing motorist shows a man sitting on long lengths of pipe to help hold them to a towing car.

People do some crazy things to move items by car.

New Aston Martin wrecked

A 15-day-old Aston Martin DB11 has been wrecked in a crash in Mexico.

Have your say on "free" parking

One-of-One Aston Martin

Trends in SUVs and Vans

Vans we'd rather drive than cars

Ford SuperVan had to have an engine downgrade so non-racing-drivers could control it.

Vans are not the poor cousins to passenger cars. In fact, they're often much more desirable.

How Chinese van-maker LDV is chasing McLaren

That's a left-hook T60 ute, but the location is Lake Taupo. Kiwi-market RHD versions will be launched in July.

LDV makes vans. But now, it also makes a one-tonne ute and it's headed for NZ,

Battle brewing among small SUVs

New Zealand's most popular small SUV, the Nissan Qashqai.

They may be diminutive in size, but NZ's small SUV segment is shaping up as a battlefield in competition terms.

The secret of SUVs' success

Volvo's well-regarded XC60.

We take a look under the bonnet to understand what's driving New Zealand's love affair with SUVs.

lifestyle vehicles

A new AMG GLC63 video

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe Edition 1.

German brand's performance division has worked its magic on the brand's compact SUV duo.

Vans we'd rather drive than cars

Ford SuperVan had to have an engine downgrade so non-racing-drivers could control it.

Vans are not the poor cousins to passenger cars. In fact, they're often much more desirable.

The Land Cruiser for Luddites

Safety upgrades make 70-series practical for fleets again, but double-cab isn't quite up to single-cab star-rating.

 The hard-working 70-series has been with us for three decades now, and Toyota has spent large for a 2017 update. Here's why.

Hyundai names its baby SUV

Hyundai has confirmed its new baby SUV will be called Kona.

Hawaiian theme for upcoming Mazda CX-3 rival.

road tests

E 43 refines AMG theme

It's undeniably fast, but doesn't always feel it. Exhaust has an interesting (but restrained) gurgle.

The performance flagship of the E-class range (for now) impresses as much for its comfort as its speed.

New i20 Cross has highs and lows

Looks the part, but i20 Cross won't be going off-road. Or anywhere fast, really.

Has Hyundai focused too much on low-tech rivals with the new i20?

New lessons for old-school supercar video

Aventador S is the new flagship Lamborghini: more power, more sophisticated steering and chassis. Still scary.

There's no way Lamborghini is giving up tradition with its flagship model. But it has added some intriguing new technology.

Traffic-jam dream cars

It's what's inside the Tesla Model S that counts: massive screen, internet, free data.

Here are the cars we reckon are the best in the world... for being in while stuck in traffic jams.

bikes

Learner bike still a bullet

The Tracer 700 lapped up the winding Putty Road like it was born for it, feeling more flick-able than most ...

There probably isn't a better bagger on the market for cross-town riding missions.

Harley heads in new directions

The new Road King Special might look like its had a visit to a California chop shop, but it steers with more enthusiasm ...

Harley-Davidson is on a roll - 1000-plus riders can't be wrong.

1920s Harley reborn

Kip Marks sourced the sidecar independently from his original purchase.

Kip Marks originally found a 1920 Harley Davidson in pieces in 1998. Now it's ready to hit the road.

Five fine lightweight tourers

Frontal shot shows the Honda's best angle; like most bikes here, the CB500XA favours function over form.

Keeping the kilograms to a minimum can be a huge advantage when touring.

shows

Nissan 370Z gets Heritage Edition video

The 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition.

Japanese brand to debut special edition sports coupe.

Godzilla becomes Copzilla video

Nissan's "Copzilla" GT-R.

Don't worry, this evil-looking cop car isn't destined for active duty.

Toyota teases new off-roader

Toyota is set to reveal the FT-4X at the 2017 New York motor show.

Retro-styled off-roader may be making a return.

Mitsubishi car aims for safety

Mitsubishi Emirai 3.1xDas showcases next-generation driver assistance.

 Mitsubishi Electric's EMIRAI xDAS 3.1 concept car promises a safe and comfortable ride for tomorrow’s driver.

customs & classics

A dream trip driving Pamela video

Chris Chambers and Mel Lewis are off on a "dream trip" to attend the classic car run from London to Brighton in the UK.

Pamela Joy is taking a long ride home so she can take a couple of mates on the trip of a lifetime.

Classic cars 'found' in Swiss castle

A decent dozen classic cars are headed to auction in Belgium after being found stored in a Swiss castle.

A "castle find" has upped the ante in the classic car auction stakes.

Humber numbers in vogue

Trevor Ward's Singer Vogue.

Lesley and Trevor Ward have a long history of looking after some rather classic vehicles.

Cool convertibles

Veyron is super-fast. Just not as super-fast with the roof off.

We love these convertibles for much more than their wind-in-the-hair potential.

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

Vettel's tribute to Schu

Sebastian Vettel fronts the media in Shanghai ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.

Ferrari's latest ace has special plans to honour stricken former world champion at this weekend's Chinese GP.

McLaughlin up for speedy Tasmanian test

Kiwi driver and team-mate Fabian Coulthard are ready to challenge for the top spot.

Paddon taming the tarmac

Record numbers of Rally Otago

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Man rides 20m pipes poking out of car

People do some crazy things to move items by car.

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