BusinessRoad ahead looks green for car makersThere is a race taking place between some of the big names of car making - Japan's Toyota and Honda and their Asian neighbour Hyundai - and a smaller camp led by the tech visionary Elon Musk.02 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessVW boss tells workers to have more funNew CEO's surprising message for employees at embattled carmaker.29 Oct 06:10 PM
BusinessJapanese panel eyes rules for self-driving carsWork to create rules for putting self-driving vehicles into practical use is kicking into high gear as progress continues on the development of such vehicles.23 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessElectric car support by end of yearTransport Minister Simon Bridges says his officials are working with local government and key business leaders to support the uptake of electric vehicles.21 Oct 12:30 AM
BusinessHigh-flyer in Jaguar driver's seatEntrepreneur and businesswoman Mimi Gilmour was named as brand ambassador for Jaguar New Zealand last week at an intimate party.18 Oct 04:00 PM
ManufacturingTesla Model S P90D: the 'best car' ever madeThe first thing I Googled from the driver's seat of this $142,000 Tesla Model S P90D was a plea: "turn off tesla."17 Oct 01:00 AM
Business'Dirty cars dump' Down Under?Australians have expressed fear that Volkswagen may turn to dumping their dirty diesels Down Under, but New Zealanders needn't worry, motor heads say.14 Oct 01:50 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Putting traditional battle lines to swordIn late 2013, Toyota issued a stark warning to unions.11 Oct 08:28 PM
OpinionMark Lister: VW important to GermanyGermany is particularly important to our tourism sector, as our second-largest visitor market in Europe, says Mark Lister.30 Sep 04:30 PM
BusinessEmissions cheating sends shockwavesMotor Trade Association chief executive Warwick Quinn says he is shocked by revelations that Volkswagen intentionally rigged almost half a million cars to cheat United States diesel emission tests,....22 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesVW claims NZ clear as scandal growsVolkswagen shares have plunged and its chief executive is in the gun after it was revealed the car company rigged its diesel vehicles to cheat emissions tests.22 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessIntroducing: the autocycleA new class of vehicle, dubbed the "autocycle" is being targeted at speed-heads and environmentalists.07 Sep 12:33 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Tesla a drive into the futureA nationwide series of charging stations for electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S would boost their acceptability and popularity, writes Juha Saarinen.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCar owner wins on fuel economyWhen it came to buying a car, it was the fuel economy of a new Ford Kuga that clinched the deal for Bruce Campbell.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EconomyRecord car rego levels tipped to slowNew car registration numbers are at a record high but the rate of growth is slowing.03 Aug 10:30 PM
ManufacturingStocks crash accelerates car sales slumpBusiness appears to be slow at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.03 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessVW passes Toyota for global sales leadVolkswagen is on track to capture the worldwide sales crown three years ahead of its target.29 Jul 11:10 PM
OpinionToshiba mess shows Japan failingToshiba's CEO and two other top executives resigned after presiding over a US$1.2 billion accounting scandal. Well and good, but when do we see some criminal indictments?22 Jul 09:44 PM
BDBDBusinessVehicle sales stall on weak dairy pricesNew Zealand sales of new vehicles declined in May, ending 41 months of increases, as demand for commercial vehicles fell.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessElectric push but few incentivesThe Government wants to speed up the slow uptake of electric vehicles but won't be offering any large financial incentives.01 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessAirbag fault spurs Toyota recallToyota is recalling more than 26,000 New Zealand vehicles over a possible airbag fault.13 May 05:30 PM
Media and marketingDriven matches Autotrader audienceNZME's website Driven has matched the Autotrader audience after just a month in market.11 May 04:08 AM
BusinessToyota plans share buybackToyota forecasts profit will surpass last year's record and says it plans to buy back shares as the carmaker resumes its global expansion amid rising sales in the United States and China.10 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsNew cars all electric by 2030What people want from transport is to get from A to B as quickly, safely and cheaply as possible.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWrong side of the road Volvo ad rilesA TV ad showing a car being driven on the right side of the road has been criticised as irresponsible given the spate of recent tourist road crashes.18 Mar 09:42 PM
