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Soft Roaders: It's all about the drive
England: Festival of speed
I spent many weekends as a child being dragged to motor shows by my car-mad dad (and extremely patient mum).
Dubai gets 350km/h Lambo cop car
Dubai's police force has lifted the covers on a serious new weapon in the fight against crime - a $700,000 Lamborghini Aventador…
Cash backlash over Holden's job cuts
Holden took money from South Australian taxpayers and then just tore up the agreement.Janet Giles, South Australian Unions…
Car Buyers' Guide: Lifestyle crossover vehicles
Like many Baby Boomers, Allan is after a change in vehicle to cope with his change in lifestyle. "I'm looking to upgrade…
The Good Oil: Not so fast
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has been stripped of the title of ''World's fastest production car'' following an investigation…
Fabian Coulthard: Back on track
He’s known as the pretty boy of racing but Kiwi driver Fabian Coulthard is out to prove he’s more than his good looks. Back…
New Zealand recalls
Subaru NZ has confirmed that some of its models have been affected by a recall after notice from Japan that some of its…
Cars
Daihatsu exits NZ car market
It's goodbye to a runabout favoured by many a New Zealand retiree with the decision this week to stop…
Holden Australia cuts 500 jobs
Car maker Holden will axe 500 jobs, casting doubts over the future of its manufacturing operations in Australia and its…
Veteran Mustang revs up a family love affair
By golly this 1970 Ford Mustang sounds good when it starts up; the rich, rolling rhumba's pure testosterone and turns heads…
Circle the small wagons
So you've opened a small business and you're doing well? Congratulations. If you're sensible you'll be thinking about sales…
C4 lacks a little French polish
As you might know, Citroen is under new management in New Zealand. Newly appointed distributor Sime…
Family car rivalry intensifies
The pie is getting larger. Because of the increase in competition, our share of that pie is getting smaller Jim Lentz, Toyota…
BMW X6: Buckle up and brace for extreme go power
We're all familiar with that wonderful old line about taking a knife to a gunfight. BMW's newest SUV is like taking a blade…
Mini drive has major impact
"It amazes me how much you lot spend on your roads for so little real outcome," says the owner of the Centennial Court Motor…
Car Buyers' Guide: Five-door commuters
Jocelyn lives north of Auckland, and makes two trips a month to the city. She needs a car that can cope with the commute. She's…
Daytripper: Fun on the fan trail
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V8s and fat pies tempt petrolheads at Pukekohe this weekend, writes Alexia Santamaria.
Motoring
Formula One: Webber penalized for Chinese GP collision
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Mark Webber pointed the finger at Jean-Eric Vergne at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday after the Australian…
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Kia, Hyundai recall 1.9m cars for fixes
Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles in the United States to fix problems with airbags…
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ITM 400 at Pukekohe
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Check out all the best images from the V8s at Pukekohe Park Raceway today.
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