The annual Variety Bash fundraising event for sick, needy and disadvantaged kids gets under way again…

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Looking back over 2013, it would be fair to say Aucklander Mitch Evans had a frustrating time in his first year in the GP2…

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New Zealand has produced another young world-class rally driver this year. Michael Young, 21, and his co-driver, Malcolm…

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The Museum of Transport and Technology is displaying classic and veteran cars as part of its 'Motor Nation' exhibition. Motor…

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Wellington City Council has admitted personal details of up to 120,000 people were inadvertently released…

The Australian Government will work with Toyota to ensure the automotive sector remains viable in the country, Prime Minister…

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Amid stunning Queenstown scenery, Winston Aldworth experiences a very fast, very yellow mid-life crisis.

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General Motors Co. said Wednesday it will stop making cars and engines in Australia by the end of 2017, with nearly 2,900…

1. Holden stops production in Australia

It's official, the Kiwi motorcycle road-racing season is off to a flying start. There was a huge buzz in the air as the…

1. Motorsport: Baypark racers off to a flyer in South Island

New Zealander Daniel Bray is one of the world's best international professional kart racers who competes…

1. Motorsport: Extensions bring track ratings up

Eberhard Kaus waits until the nondescript, dark-coloured saloon has accelerated up to a speed of 100km/h…

1. Oily rag: Drive safely and cheaply

Think you're good at judging your own sobriety before you drive? Think again. A new NZ study finds drivers are extremely…

1. New 4kph speed tolerance comes into effect today

Police will this summer enforce the 4km/h speed ticket threshold for 62 days in a row - a move that could spell the end…

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Police have warned summer drivers caught over the reduced speed tolerance of 4km/h in December and January to be prepared…

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Middle-aged men appear to be the group most at risk of being killed cycling, and wearing high-visibility…

1. The Good Oil: Silly brilliance

Paul is looking at updating his car and has always…

Chris wants a vehicle with extra room and a slightly…

1. Car Buyers' Guide: Family wagon

New Zealand is punching above its weight in the running…

Formula One will award double points for the last…

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You can't miss the Classics Museum on the way into Hamilton: a red vintage car is perched on top of a pole on the building's…

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New Formula One races in Austria and Russia were confirmed…

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Mark Webber says the Brazilian Grand Prix provided…

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