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Auto extravaganza - up to 500 machines expected at showgrounds
The Auto Extravaganza hit Hawke's Bay for the first time last year, raising $10k+.

‘I’ll be hated for this': Brutal take on Lawson’s skill as F1 driver by Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher said Lawson was ‘replaced like a wet rag’ after two races.

Auckland Transport hikes parking charges by 50c an hour
Auckland parking costs last increased in August 2023 by $1.

‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.

Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ
Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.

'Devastating impact': Trump's new tariffs on imported cars spark trade tensions
USMCA-compliant auto parts will remain tariff-free for now.

Elon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant business
New York Times: A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA.

‘Always seem to blame the driver’: Red Bull criticised for timing of Lawson’s demotion
Yuki Tsunoda will reportedly replace Lawson for the next race in Japan.

From Monaco, to caravan life: The Kiwi Formula One star who quit the limelight
This Kiwi Formula One driver quit at the top of his game - and never looked back.

Tesla’s Cybertruck has become the world’s most hated car
Telegraph: Elon Musk’s angular pick-up is turning into a symbol of a divided America.

Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office
When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?

Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.

‘Torrid weekend’: Red Bull boss backs Lawson after unlucky start to season
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Liam Lawson is a strong driver and will bounce back.

'We took a chance': Lawson crashes out in Melbourne, Norris wins F1 opener
Six drivers failed to finish, as rain wrought havoc on the Australian Grand Prix.

Fined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed
‘Ridiculous’: Wardens have been ticketing unwarranted cars in for fixing.

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

Trump pauses tariffs for cars as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough
Big Three carmakers get an exemption - but only for a month.

The risks of Trump tariffs encapsulated in a car key
A small widely-used device can have a complex, multi-country manufacturing process.

Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer
A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.

Ronan Keating slams ‘broken’ justice system after brother’s death
'It’s a joke and it’s morally corrupt.'