The Mercedes Mr. Bean bought twice video

Atkinson bought the 500 E new in 1991 before selling it four years later. He then bought it back again in 2017 because ...

Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson is selling a car he liked so much he bought it twice.

MG gets started in New Zealand video

Core of Kiwi range will be the MG3 hatch (left) and ZS compact SUV (right).

Chinese-owned Brit brand announces first Kiwi dealers.

What's coming next in car safety? video

The self-driving Audi Aicon concept had futuristic looks, but also lots of futuristic safety tech that is actually ...

We look at the next step in keeping you safe behind the wheel.

Ford's local electric charge video

The all-new Escape is based on the same platform as the Focus and will be sold here in petrol, diesel and PHEV forms.

Ford New Zealand has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Escape will come here, and it won't be the company's only electrified offering.

An electric ute from China? video

The tough 'Action' version of Great Wall Motor's new ute has been revealed before the Shanghai motor show.

Great Wall has revealed the new ute that will replace the Steed here next year, but an all-electric pick-up may also be heading our way.

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Australia 'third world' when it comes to EVs video

New EVs are coming, but Australia is not ready says the NRMA.

Australia's peak motoring body says the country is falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to adopting electric vehicles.

Proposal to put speed limiters on all cars video

Speed limiters could use mapping technology combined with traffic sign recognition.

The European Union's executive wants to equip cars with technology that would keep them from speeding.

Takata airbags claim another life video

The latest death caused by the faulty airbags has seen the death toll rise to at least 24.

The death of a man in the USA has increased the Takata airbag death toll to 24.

Five SUVs for less than $30k video

In the world of urban SUVs, Seat gets it right with Arona. And $10k change from $30,000.

You don't have to spend big bucks to buy a great SUV.

Sunday Drive: BMW X5 and Audi Q8 video

Traditionally handsome, but with a very large grille, the BMW X5 is all about being imposing.

The BMW X5 and Audi Q8 point the way to the SUV future of both German manufacturers. Big grilles and all.

Mahindra: something old, something new for NZ video

Mahindra international operations boss Joydeep Moitra: right-hand drive NZ can be an extension of India.

Mahindra is relying on time-worn products to get back in the Kiwi mindset, but newer fare will follow.

Pik-Up the height of fashion video

New frontal styling helps, but the Mahindra Pik-Up is still a polarising looker.

Is the Mahindra Pik-Up a half-price Land Cruiser for off-road enthusiasts who also like hats?

Skoda Octavia turns 60 video

First generation lasted until 1971. But there was a break of 25 years until the modern Octavia appeared.

Skoda's most famous family car first appeared back in 1959.

Mercedes' electric future video

The EQC avoids the sci-fi look a lot of current EVs go for. And that is very much on purpose.

Mercedes-Benz's first all-electric SUV was at the Melbourne Grand Prix. We got to go for a ride. Lewis Hamilton got to drive it.

Car ownership isn't becoming obsolete video

To many, the concept of car-sharing and electric vehicles go hand in hand.

OPINION: It's a common perception that young people no longer want to own cars. But the facts don't support that at all.

Does tech make us worse drivers? video

Driver Assists are growing in number and sophistication.

OPINION: Driver-assistance technology does reduce our driving skill. But that doesn't mean we'd be better off without it.

Kia toes the (GT) line video

GT-Line additions certainly make the Rio stand out from the crowd, particularly in our test car's red.

Does Kia's GT Line version of its small Rio hatch have the goods to back up its looks?

news

Council rideshare trial costs balloon video

Auckland Transport said the service has a 4.8 out of 5 customer rating.

Rideshare initiative in upmarket Auckland suburb needs 200 trips a day to cover one-fifth of its cost. It hasn't hit that yet.

NZ's top ticketing speed cameras

A camera installed near Whangārei last year has quickly become the biggest money-spinner.

Proposal to put speed limiters on all cars video

Takata airbags claim another life video

Trends in SUVs and Vans

Return of an old friend to Kiwi van market video

The mighty Mitsubishi L300. It's an old favourite that's set to make a comeback.

It's a Kiwi-van reboot rivalry: new L300 versus new Hiace.

Holden seeks fair suck of SUV sav video

Equinox competes in largest category in NZ. But not enough people equate Holden with SUV, says the company.

SUV UPDATE SPECIAL: Aussie brand admits it failed to respond to the SUV craze quickly enough. How will it fix that - and how are other brands doing?

Are there any real off-roaders left? video

Land Rover Discovery SVX: you can have a lot of fun without being silly.

SUV UPDATE SPECIAL: Some SUVs can still rough it. But only some.

SUVs turn to plug-in power video

First-ever pure-electric Jaguar is an SUV, of course: the I-Pace.

SUV UPDATE SPECIAL: Pure-electric power won't necessarily stop you going off-tarmac.

lifestyle vehicles

Selfish dinosaur in a black ute

Nicking a disabled person's park is an act of blatant everyday selfishness.

OPINION: The new age of empathy was lost on the idiot who stole a disabled parking spot.

Five SUVs for less than $30k video

In the world of urban SUVs, Seat gets it right with Arona. And $10k change from $30,000.

You don't have to spend big bucks to buy a great SUV.

Mahindra: something old, something new for NZ video

Mahindra international operations boss Joydeep Moitra: right-hand drive NZ can be an extension of India.

Mahindra is relying on time-worn products to get back in the Kiwi mindset, but newer fare will follow.

Pik-Up the height of fashion video

New frontal styling helps, but the Mahindra Pik-Up is still a polarising looker.

Is the Mahindra Pik-Up a half-price Land Cruiser for off-road enthusiasts who also like hats?

road tests

Sunday Drive: BMW X5 and Audi Q8 video

Traditionally handsome, but with a very large grille, the BMW X5 is all about being imposing.

The BMW X5 and Audi Q8 point the way to the SUV future of both German manufacturers. Big grilles and all.

Pik-Up the height of fashion video

New frontal styling helps, but the Mahindra Pik-Up is still a polarising looker.

Is the Mahindra Pik-Up a half-price Land Cruiser for off-road enthusiasts who also like hats?

Kia toes the (GT) line video

GT-Line additions certainly make the Rio stand out from the crowd, particularly in our test car's red.

Does Kia's GT Line version of its small Rio hatch have the goods to back up its looks?

Sunday Drive: Holden Acadia LTZ-V video

Holden's engineers have firmed the Acadia up for local roads, but it is still primarily a big, comfortable thing.

Can the Acadia help halt Holden's sales slide? It certainly has the goods to do it.

bikes

Red Knights hit the highway

Bluff Red Knight Motorcycle club members and firefighters Mike Haines, Rangi Goodman, Terry Osborne and Grey Russel ...

New Zealand's southern most branch of the Red Knights motorcycle club have departed from Bluff on a two week journey to Cape Reinga and back.

'Left-field' honour for Affleck

The Late Wayne Affleck was honoured with the introduction of the Affleck Maverick Trophy at the 2019 Burt Munro Trophy ...

Kevin Kinghan has been awarded the inaugural Affleck Maverick Trophy at the 2019 Burt Munro Trophy prizegiving.

'Burt' retains its appeal video

Nelson based rider Jonny Lewis has attended five Burt Munro's, and is the south with his family, wife Lauren, and ...

"I've got to be honest, I don't know if we would have come to Invercargill if it wasn't for the Burt Munro ... we love the place now."

The Spirit of Munro rides on gallery video

Lee Munro gets ready to ride the Spirit of Munro bike at Oreti Beach during the Burt Munro Challenge on Friday.

Spectators donned denim and leather instead of togs and jandles at Oreti Beach on Friday.

shows

The best investment cars video

The wild looking Lamborghini Veneno led the appreciators, almost tripling in value since its 2013 debut at Geneva.

Think cars aren't a good investment? It all depends on how much you spend and how many are built. Or if it's a small Porsche.

Supercars of the Geneva show video

Pininfarina will only make 150 Battistas and they will cost more than $3 million each.

We all love a good supercar and this year's Geneva show was absolutely packed with them.

The world's most expensive car video

Bugatti says the La Voiture Noire is a "reminiscence" of the Type 57C Atlantic.

Bugatti has unveiled the world's most expensive new car, but don't get too excited - it has already sold for NZ$27.8 million!

Motorheads share dreams

Kids take a train ride of sorts around the Morrinsville Motorama.

After rain washed out last year's event, the Morrinsville Motorama has returned in style.

customs & classics

The beach hops to it

More than 450 classic cars paraded down Waihi's Main Street for the Waihi Warm Up event.

Classic cars, vintage cars and Rock'n'Roll back in fashion at Beach Hop.

'It's not a cheap hobby' video

Earle Warwick and Allan Familton drive the 1925 Foden Steam truck at Waimate's annual Bushtown Steam Up Day.

Allan Familton admits he's mad about steam engines and his latest love "cost quite a bit of money".

Fab custom comes with challenges gallery video

11032019 News. Photo: Mytchall Bransgrove/Timaru Herald. It's been described as an "orange beast" and at 6.2 metres ...

A 6.2 metre-long "orange beast" is the most unusual project a South Canterbury car customiser has ever taken on.

An American at Americarna

US Ambassador to NZ, Scott Brown, pictured with wife Gail, included a stop off at  Americarna during their stay in the ...

Seeing the American flag makes Taranaki feel instantly like home for US Ambassador to NZ.

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

Brain damage after speedway crash

Midget Car Drivers' president Brent Holden says the crash was a straight up racing incident, and does not believe the ...

6:43 PM  Concerns raised over conditions of track where driver crashed, but racing president says there's "no issue at all".

Schumacher's big contract break video

Just one word got Michael Schumacher out of a contract that would likely have stalled his F1 career.

Another Schumacher in a Ferrari video

Nic Hamilton's racing success

Video

The Mercedes Mr. Bean bought twice

Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson is selling a car he liked so much he bought it twice.

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