BusinessFord hybrid owners ‘could ask for compensation’Ford has told affected owners to cap charging at 80% and use auto EV mode only.15 Apr 09:24 PM
BusinessConsumer reveals its 'most unreliable' vehiclesThe survey of 5791 owners found nearly half had cars with at least one fault.09 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCan you get away with using 91 petrol if your car needs 95 or 98?Drivers may first notice sluggish acceleration, rough idling and higher fuel use.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I hope I’m wrong': The next NZ shortage could be electric and hybrid vehicles22 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandHow a 'clean' $32,000 second-hand car hid dangerous damage missed by checks and reportsWorried mum is glad the defects were caught before teenage son drove the car.05 Feb 10:00 PM
WorldChina bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policyThe design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Herald NOWToyota Aqua dubbed NZ's top stolen car...againToyota Chief Strategic Officer reveals why Toyotas are targeted more than other vehicles. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 06:36 PM
New ZealandThe most stolen cars in Hawke's Bay in 2025, and how to stop them being targetedNearly nine in 10 stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Musk is letting Tesla wither and die while he gets distracted by robotsTelegraph: This time, Elon Musk may have pushed Tesla superfans too far. 02 Feb 01:26 AM
BusinessThe power station in your driveway: Queenstown trial uses EVs to power householdsThe upsides and the downsides.30 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland’s new luxury car social media star; Chelsea Winstanley’s glamorous Art Gallery fundraiserPlus, who was in the VIP marquees for the Karaka Millions at Ellerslie? 28 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesTesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slipBYD sold 2.26 million EVs last year to overtake its US rival run by Elon Musk.03 Jan 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFrom 42 Below to Turners: Inside Grant Baker’s high-speed business formulaHardcore petrolhead Grant Baker has to keep working to feed his Ferrari habit.02 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Rare and serious': Rear seatbelt failure sparks voluntary Suzuki Fronx safety recallSales of the Suzuki Fronx in New Zealand have been halted while fixes are sought.23 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandDo not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failureThere are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.22 Dec 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe auto industry was warned: Battery recycling was poisoning peopleNew York Times: Ford, Honda and other carmakers resisted reform on deadly lead batteries.22 Dec 02:00 AM
World$1b a year: Brazil’s massive armoured car response to violent crimeAlmost 400,000 armoured cars now drive almost through city streets.21 Dec 05:38 PM
WorldEU weakens 2035 combustion-engine ban to boost car industryGreen groups slammed the EU proposals as an act of 'self-sabotage'.16 Dec 10:02 PM
SportThe Kiwi woman powering into Red Bull's F1 futureShe beat more than 3500 applicants to secure a coveted graduate engineer role.11 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Could F&P Healthcare surprise with better than forecast result?F&P Healthcare has forecast revenue of $1.075b and net profit of $200m for the half.20 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Nvidia earnings boost global markets as NZ sharemarket closes upNvidia’s record US$57b quarter lifted tech stocks and bolstered sentiment.20 Nov 05:07 AM
New ZealandFrom Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 gridThe 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyNZ Super Fund takes stand against Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay packageThe Super Fund holds just over one million Tesla shares worth $544m.07 Nov 04:36 AM
WorldTesla shareholders approve Musk’s $1.77 trillion pay packageThe plan keeps Elon Musk at Tesla for at least seven-and-a-half years.06 Nov 11:50 PM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
BusinessTesla deliveries jump 7% as EV buyers rush before tax credit endsTesla delivered 497,099 vehicles in the quarter, up 7% on last year.02 Oct 09:01 PM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
