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Why Ford reached end of road in Oz
Intense competition, a strong Australian dollar and a move away from large cars has driven the Ford Falcon off the road.
Legend is still circuit breaker
If there is one person who epitomises having a passion for anything, let alone motorsport, it would have to be Kenny Smith…
Citroen: Digital baby to berth in NZ
It may be five years old, but the GT concept car by Citroen is still a beautiful machine, and it's coming to this year's…
Car dealer fined over 'shill bidding'
An online car dealer that placed thousands of fake bids on more than 500 of its own auctions has been fined $42,000 this…
Motoring
Matt Greenop: Ford's big cars lost relevance
Ford's decision to pull out of manufacturing Australia is sad news for the car industry both in New…
Ford to shut Aussie plants
Ford will cease its manufacturing operations in Australia by October 2016 with the loss of 1200 jobs, which could have a…
High price for Bond car wrecks
Even Aston Martin wrecks fetched above-estimate prices at a UK auction Bond car sold - mouse nest included An Aston Martin…
$100k online car dealer scam
An online car dealer has been snared placing thousands of fake bids on more than 500 of its own auctions.
Motorsport: Change of pace for injured racer
It could be a super future for Aucklander Jaden Hassan. Suzuki riders swept the New Zealand Superbike…
Fifty years of fiddling and fettling
While the drivers' daring provides the spectacle, drama and entertainment on the track, spare a thought for the mechanics…
End of the road for Holden VE
As the last of the Holden VE Commodores rolled off the production line at the company's South Australia plant, preparation…
New circuit: all it's tracked up to be?
Pukekohe's new V8 Supercars track is being used for all motorsport events at present. But in the next few weeks Motorsport…
Pukekohe's grand stand
Among its many fans Pukekohe Park Raceway can list some of the world's greatest racing-car drivers and motorcycle riders…
Pukekohe: 50 years of petrolhead heaven
Motoring Archives
Pukekohe Park Raceway is just as important to New Zealand motorsport as the folk that made it what it…
Road Safety
Drink-driver admits reversing into two girls
An Ohope businessman has pleaded guilty to two charges of drink-driving causing injury after reversing…
Mystery painter's pedestrian crossing
Arnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth suburb, but in the…
Drink-drive shift makes Rose proud
A shift in attitudes towards drink-driving was the major change seen by retired police superintendent Paula Rose in her…
Brazilians pay high price for new cars
Cars roll endlessly off the assembly lines of the industry's biggest carmakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands…
Liz Dobson: Dangers of Indian takeout
More Road Safety
At car launches the driving instructions you're usually given before you head off in the vehicles are…
Car Buyers' Guide
Car Buyers' Guide: Space needed in a small package
The dilemma: We have a 2001 Renault Scenic which…
Car Buyers' Guide: Hatchbacks that give room and vroom
The dilemma: Alastair is after a new hatchback that…
Car Buyers' Guide: Transport for tourists the target
The dilemma: John is starting a personalised tour…
Car Buyers' Guide: Trade-in for a mid-size sedan
The dilemma: Casey's second family car is a 2001…
Motorsport
V8 Supercars
Motorsport: V8 drivers penalised after Supercars' successful debut
The top four drivers in the V8 Supercars championship…
Motorsport: V8s firing up again
It's been a long time between rounds in the V8 SuperTourers…
Motoring: Pukekohe V8s beat $7m forecast
The return of V8 Supercars racing to Pukekohe last…
Cars
BMW 7 Series: Style tweaks so subtle in Seven
Say what you will about the BMW 7-series, but it's certainly not a car for showing off in. For a start, the 5-series now…
Formula One
Red Bull boss blasts fast-wearing tyres
Mark Webber's Red Bull team boss has launched a scathing…
Motorsport: Alonso thrills home fans with Spanish GP win
Fernando Alonso gave his Spanish home fans exactly…
Motorsport: Button slams 'dirty' Perez
Seldom has Formula One known a season like it for…
Motorsport: Vettel wins Bahrain GP
There was nothing controversial about Sebastian Vettel's…
Hybrid and Electric Cars
Twizy's Formula One makeover
Renault has revealed its sporty version of the single-seater…
Popular hybrids hit record sales
As Toyota announces that five million hybrid vehicles…
Matt Greenop: Model behaviour, mostly
People without fossil fuels running through their…
Tax breaks make eco cars attractive
British companies which buy ultra-low-emission cars…
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Motorbikes
Moto GP: Pedrosa wins at Le Mans
Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday from a hobbling Cal Crutchlow to take the lead in the world…
