McLaren's smoky past video

5:30 AM  Despite already having named a car after him, McLaren's special operations division has revealed a special one-off P1 GTR that also pays tribute to Ayrton Senna.

Sunday Drive: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline video

The Sportline keeps the practicality the Kodiaq is loved for but adds flash.

5:00 AM  There is absolutely no need to buy the Kodiaq Sportline in diesel form. But you should definitely consider it.

The first five McLaren road cars video

Five McLarens

5:00 AM  McLaren currently have seven cars in their line up, but their first five were truly special.

Wrong fuel? Here's what to do. video

The different grades of fuel have different coloured handles to help prevent mistakes. The diesel one even usually has a ...

Got the wrong fuel in your tank? Depending on what it is that could be quite bad, but here's what you should do.

Inside BMW's Munich museum video

An Andy Warhol original is worth a fortune. Even more so if it is on a rare BMW.

A visit to BMW's museum in Munich is well worth a visit, particularly if you are an art lover.

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BMW celebrates EV Christmas video

BMW i3.

Lights, action: BMW i3 plus Christmas tree.

New models just a game to Tesla video

'New' Model X looks the same. Because Tesla updates don't work like that.

Version 9.0 update brings a pixelated punch to Model X.

Self-drive cars allowed passengers video

Zoox last week released its first safety report.

It's a milestone in the race to make autonomous vehicles safe and comfortable enough to be trusted by lawmakers and the public.

Sunday drive: Subaru Forester video

Forester was one of the original 'soft roaders' 20 years ago. The new model is a massive update... but keeps the basic ...

The latest NZCOTY-winning Forester has upped the tech but kept Subaru's core credibility.

Morgan drops V8 engine after 50 years video

Morgan Plus 8 bowed out this year with special 50th anniversary edition.

Iconic English sports car maker says it's letting go of the V8 engine. But what comes next?

Five crossovers SUVS before crossovers video

Crossovers BC.

We tend to think that the crossover SUV segment started in the 1990s, but there were a few that went there much earlier. Here are five.

Nissan's Ghosn accused of further pilfering

In this May 12, 2016, photo, then Nissan Motor Company President and CEO Carlos Ghosn speaks during a joint press ...

Nissan chairman accused of manipulating Nissan contract to keep millions for himself.

Bus not to blame for crashes

A bus crash on Mt Ruapehu killed 11-year-old passenger Hannah Francis after the vehicle rolled near Tūroa skifield on ...

Probe into 3 serious crashes, including one that killed an 11-year-old, finds vehicle model not at fault.

One of a kind BMW restored video

The team of apprentices and instructors that worked on restoring the one-of-a-kind car.

Apprentices at BMW have restored the only example of a 1600 GT convertible left in the world.

Medium segment's alpha-SUV? video

Stelvio Ti packs an uprated version of the turbo engine in the entry model: another 58kW/70Nm to play with.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio aims to bring some Italian passion into the medium-SUV world.

New super-SUV that seems old video

Only the third generation G-wagen since 1979. Well, we think this is the new one.

Mercedes-AMG's new $280k G 63 parties like it's 1999.

Norway's government fuelled EV boom video

It does get very cold in Norway and while this can affect the range of an EV, it hasn't put off buyers there.

EVs are big in Norway thanks to government subsidies. But the hand-up is on the way out.

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Self-drive cars allowed passengers video

Zoox last week released its first safety report.

It's a milestone in the race to make autonomous vehicles safe and comfortable enough to be trusted by lawmakers and the public.

Morgan drops V8 engine after 50 years video

Iconic English sports car maker says it's letting go of the V8 engine. But what comes next?

Nissan's Ghosn accused of further pilfering

Bus not to blame for crashes

Trends in SUVs and Vans

Five crossovers SUVS before crossovers video

Crossovers BC.

We tend to think that the crossover SUV segment started in the 1990s, but there were a few that went there much earlier. Here are five.

Endura edges into new territory

Ford is insistent that the Endura isn't a Territory replacement. And they are right.

The new version of the Ford Endura has arrived. Is it a Territory replacement? No. But is that good or bad?

Small changes add up for Tucson

A new grille and headlights bring the Tucson slightly closer to the Kona and Santa Fe in looks. Only slightly though.

Hyundai's "Series II" Tucson gets a lot of small tweaks that make a big difference to the popular SUV.

New RAV4 not for latte sippers video

The RAV4 Adventure features an increase ride height and torque vectoring.

The new Toyota RAV4 will offer something we haven't seen from it before - an off road version.

lifestyle vehicles

New models just a game to Tesla video

'New' Model X looks the same. Because Tesla updates don't work like that.

Version 9.0 update brings a pixelated punch to Model X.

KonMari guide to car packing video

Aline Lau is Europe's first certified KonMari consultant. Small car plus holiday equals no problem.

The Japanese home-decluttering principle of KonMari works perfectly for your car too.

Sunday drive: Subaru Forester video

Forester was one of the original 'soft roaders' 20 years ago. The new model is a massive update... but keeps the basic ...

The latest NZCOTY-winning Forester has upped the tech but kept Subaru's core credibility.

Medium segment's alpha-SUV? video

Stelvio Ti packs an uprated version of the turbo engine in the entry model: another 58kW/70Nm to play with.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio aims to bring some Italian passion into the medium-SUV world.

road tests

Sunday drive: Subaru Forester video

Forester was one of the original 'soft roaders' 20 years ago. The new model is a massive update... but keeps the basic ...

The latest NZCOTY-winning Forester has upped the tech but kept Subaru's core credibility.

Medium segment's alpha-SUV? video

Stelvio Ti packs an uprated version of the turbo engine in the entry model: another 58kW/70Nm to play with.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio aims to bring some Italian passion into the medium-SUV world.

New super-SUV that seems old video

Only the third generation G-wagen since 1979. Well, we think this is the new one.

Mercedes-AMG's new $280k G 63 parties like it's 1999.

Ford focuses on tech

New, yet familiar - the styling of the 2019 Ford Focus is all new, but still very recognisable. Ford haven't messed with ...

Ford has launched an all-new Focus with a lot of new tech and a growly three-cylinder engine. Will it be enough to tempt buyers back from SUVs?

bikes

Motocross behind the iron curtain video

Gibbes was a stunt rider for the movie The Great Escape. He says Steve McQueen was a big showoff, but a nice guy all the ...

Visiting communist countries more dangerous than competing in them for motocross legend.

Cops stumped on bike, e-scooter crash

Cyclist Michael Cannon was riding along Quay St on his way home from work on November 26 when he was bowled off his bike ...

Police are trying to figure out who's liable after an e-scooter rider and cyclist crashed, knocking the cyclist unconscious.

Hog dealership landed

Gary Worsley Motorcycles in Feidlng has become the new Harley-Davidson dealership. From left, Blair Worsley and Scott ...

Store expected to draw hundreds of Harley-Davidson owners into Feilding.

Southern most super-X draws stiff competition video

Nick Franklin pulls aerial stunts in the freestyle motocross display at the 2018 Winton Super-X championships on Saturday.

Development goal pays off for Motorcycle New Zealand at Winton.

shows

Bigger still better in LA video

LA Show

Here are five cars (well, SUVs and trucks) from the Los Angeles motor show that prove that, in America at least, bigger is still very much better.

Santa's new Hellcat video

Dodge created Santa a new ride for an advertising campaign, so of course it was at the LA show.

Rob Maetzig discovers some serious fun in among all the serious stuff at this year's Los Angeles Motor Show.

"Car as Art" Mazda3 debuts video

Mazda3 reveal

The minimalist design is all Mazda wanted to talk about, but the new 3 gets some exciting new engine tech as well.

Tiny classics on show video

The awkward Lightburn Zeta was almost universally unloved when it was new. We can't help but love it now though...

Melbourne's Motorclassica is a world-class classic car show that regularly features a vast array of classic cars. This year it took a tiny turn.

customs & classics

Little fire engine back in Point video

Keith Malthus of Pleasant Point, pictured with a 1952 Ford V8 that was originally the Pleasant Point brigade appliance ...

A 66-year-old fire engine has been tracked down by a South Canterbury fire brigade more than 40 years after it was feared out of their hands forever.

One of a kind BMW restored video

The team of apprentices and instructors that worked on restoring the one-of-a-kind car.

Apprentices at BMW have restored the only example of a 1600 GT convertible left in the world.

Aston's clever EV solution video

Now this would totally confuse that  inevitable Nissan Leaf owner at the local fast charger.

Don't want to ruin your classic Aston Martin converting it into an EV? Aston can now help you there, sir.

$350,000 for a Ford Cortina? video

Would you pay NZ$350,000 for a Ford Cortina? You probably would for this particular one.

A very special Ford Cortina is heading to auction in the UK soon. But would you pay $350,000 for it?

quizzes

Where is your new car built?

The Toyota Camry Atara SX which is sold new in New Zealand. But do you know where it is actually built?

The geographical net has to be cast worldwide to find out where NZ's new cars are built.

Quiz: Super behinds

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

Quiz: Motoring on

Quiz: Know your tail-lights

Motorsport

Hartley crashes into stardom video

Brendon Hartley walsk away from his Toro Rosso unscathed after a heavy crash during final practice for the Spanish ...

Gone but not forgotten - dumped Kiwi F1 driver rates in four of the top 10 crashes from 2018.

Birthday tribute for Schumi

Ferrari will mark Formula One hero Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday with a special tribute.

Motocross behind the iron curtain video

F1 ace calls hometown a 'slum'

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Sunday Drive: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

There is absolutely no need to buy the Kodiaq Sportline in diesel form. But you should definitely consider it.

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