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Much to like apart from the price

Consumer Watch: Stuck with status quo

Refreshed retro a hit

The first new Beetle virtually caused a riot when I drove it round Auckland with 30km on the clock, back in 1998. Now there's another new Beetle, renamed The Beetle to underline the update.

Retro blasts from the recent past

As the new century was hailed it, car manufacturers were feeling a bit retro. Did these automotive rebirths stand the test of time?

Ugly Kiwi native a fun ride

Trail blazer Vitara deserves attention

Next step in 911 evolution

Car Buyers' Guide: Many drivers are unaware of how modern safety features do their job

Car Buyers' guide: A simple gear shift

Crouching Tiger ready to sink its teeth into you

New vehicle sales top 100,000 for third time in 23 years

Car yards proved to be one of the more resilient segments of the retail sector last year, according to figures compiled by the Motor Trade Association.

Underage sisters grounded after joyride leads to crash

A 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old sister are facing a long grounding after the younger sibling went on a joyride in her parents' car and crashed head-on with her sister - who was looking for her in another vehicle.

Cars bring Bangkok to standstill

They still call it rush hour, only now it lasts most of the day. As car sales soar, there's a noticeable drop in the number of places you can get them out of second gear.

See the country in style

Crystal-clear scrutiny of what's happening beneath the bonnet

Citroen ever so clever