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Campervan rates slashed in 'work from (motor)home' campaign

Tourism company hoping the mobile workplace trend in the US will take off here.

Carlos Ghosn jailing was 'fundamentally unfair,' UN finds

The UN has called the detention a violation of human rights.

Hyundai NZ recalls Kona electric car due to battery fire risk

Hyundai is recalling its Kona electric cars due to a battery fault which poses fire risk.

Tesla's electric car plans are simply 'fantasy', warn analysts

Elon Musk's bold plans for Tesla have raised eyebrows.

Jeremy Clarkson on his ageing pains - and the Range Rover Chieftain

Times: Jeremy Clarkson takes a revamped classic for a test.

Rolls-Royce in record $10.7 billion loss

Desperate sell-off of assets as manufacturer of plane engines fights for its future.

Out of power: Doc boss learns about limitations of electric cars

DOC Director-General Lou Sanson has had a lesson in the limitations of electric vehicles.

Industrial building on fire in Sockburn, Christchurch

Major blaze tears through Stockburn factory in Christchurch. Video / Kurt Bayer

Wheel clamping crackdown: Don't pay more than $100

A law change which prevents clampers from charging excessive fees is now in force.

Man wins $48,000 refund because Holden V8 was too noisy

The car made a "guttural knock" that lasted five minutes on a cold start.

Elon Musk proves there is no such thing as bad publicity

The Tesla boss has a knack for getting headlines.

Tesla on autopilot rear-ends parked cop car

There's been yet another Tesla accident.

Kiwi breakthrough could power electric vehicles

Taupo based Geo40 says it has cracked an important chemical process.

Ford's iconic Mustang becomes electric

The iconic muscle car is showing off its quieter side.

Major car company boss warns shift to electric will be painful

The Dailmler boss says there are no quick fixes to the company's woes.

This car could withstand a pipe bomb

The 2020 Range Rover Sentinel is among a growing spread of armoured vehicles.