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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 ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/d/g/r/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1idg0o.png/1491545499707.jpg)
The proposed realignment of State Highway 1 means the Crank Up weekend seeks a new location.
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/e/q/n/9/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1icw3v.png/1491516762330.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/9/u/o/8/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1icmxa.png/1491452674860.jpg)
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
![Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe Edition 1.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/c/d/n/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ibzj3.png/1491440270445.jpg)
German brand's performance division has worked its magic on the brand's compact SUV duo.
Kyrgios' luxury BMW for sale
![Nick Kyrgios' BMW F80 M3, which he is trying to sell via Facebook.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/c/9/4/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ic8v0.png/1491439934307.jpg)
Australian tennis star looks for a buyer online as he sells his "immaculate car" worth $170,000 new.
This bus cruises rivers and roads
![The RiverBus cruises under a bridge on the Elbe River, Hamburg.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/c/b/d/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1icadn.png/1491436389608.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/c/6/2/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ic5sz.png/1491443694526.jpg)
Oil giant is restructuring its relationship with Todd Energy ahead of possible New Zealand exit.
A dream trip driving Pamela
![Chris Chambers and Mel Lewis are off on a "dream trip" to attend the classic car run from London to Brighton in the UK.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/b/c/y/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1iagcp.png/1491416911048.jpg)
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 ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/b/k/w/p/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ibkrw.png/1491416696875.jpg)
There probably isn't a better bagger on the market for cross-town riding missions.
New Aston Martin wrecked
A 15-day-old Aston Martin DB11 has been wrecked in a crash in Mexico.
Vans we'd rather drive than cars
![Ford SuperVan had to have an engine downgrade so non-racing-drivers could control it.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/t/i/6/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hti2k.png/1491342536333.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/x/l/q/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hxm8c.png/1489898513645.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/a/8/z/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1h8f7g.png/1489049994884.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/a/x/p/w/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hab25.png/1489049823425.jpg)
We take a look under the bonnet to understand what's driving New Zealand's love affair with SUVs.
A new AMG GLC63
![Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe Edition 1.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/c/d/n/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ibzj3.png/1491440270445.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/t/i/6/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hti2k.png/1491342536333.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/r/x/2/p/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hrxbc.png/1491342319094.jpg)
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.
E 43 refines AMG theme
![It's undeniably fast, but doesn't always feel it. Exhaust has an interesting (but restrained) gurgle.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/3/o/f/9/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1i3oec.png/1490585921689.jpg)
The performance flagship of the E-class range (for now) impresses as much for its comfort as its speed.
New lessons for old-school supercar
![Aventador S is the new flagship Lamborghini: more power, more sophisticated steering and chassis. Still scary.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/0/u/6/u/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1i0mr4.png/1490340460072.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/t/h/q/o/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hthtu.png/1490218920408.jpg)
Here are the cars we reckon are the best in the world... for being in while stuck in traffic jams.
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 ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/b/k/w/p/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ibkrw.png/1491416696875.jpg)
There probably isn't a better bagger on the market for cross-town riding missions.
1920s Harley reborn
![Kip Marks sourced the sidecar independently from his original purchase.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/6/n/k/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1i6owu.png/1490834048204.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/s/0/m/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hs0pq.png/1489599252204.jpg)
Keeping the kilograms to a minimum can be a huge advantage when touring.
Mitsubishi car aims for safety
![Mitsubishi Emirai 3.1xDas showcases next-generation driver assistance.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/z/r/j/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1hzq33.png/1490065436376.jpg)
Mitsubishi Electric's EMIRAI xDAS 3.1 concept car promises a safe and comfortable ride for tomorrow’s driver.
A dream trip driving Pamela
![Chris Chambers and Mel Lewis are off on a "dream trip" to attend the classic car run from London to Brighton in the UK.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/b/c/y/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1iagcp.png/1491416911048.jpg)
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.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/a/n/v/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ianqd.png/1491329786434.jpg)
A "castle find" has upped the ante in the classic car auction stakes.
Humber numbers in vogue
![Trevor Ward's Singer Vogue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/9/b/0/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1i9als.png/1491172637124.jpg)
Lesley and Trevor Ward have a long history of looking after some rather classic vehicles.
Quiz: Motoring on
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Vettel's tribute to Schu
![Sebastian Vettel fronts the media in Shanghai ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170407073633im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/d/d/9/9/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1ide85.png/1491526887903.jpg)
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.