New ZealandDunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crashThe section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.12 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandEngine fails in $164,000 ute after couple advised to use wrong fuel The dealer told them it was fine to use 98 octane. It wasn’t. 22 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumEconomyTrump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ27 Mar 03:12 AM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic failure’: Luxury Mercedes-Benz owner wins payout after engine blew up25 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBrand new $275,000 truck repaired nine times since May, owner depressedMan has turned away earthmoving jobs because the truck is always in the workshop.14 Dec 04:00 PM
TechnologyRiding a Waymo robotaxiOn November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 01:00 AM
BusinessElectric Mini Coopers recalled in Australia over major fire riskFourteen New Zealand owners have also had their cars recalled.18 Sep 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMajor Auckland car dealer in liquidation owes more than $1mMore than 120 creditors are owed money from Auckland Vehicles Limited.10 Sep 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalf-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stockThe industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.03 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandMan paid $80k for classic Ford – only to find it had Holden 'donor parts'The 1956 Ford F100 was essentially two cars joined together.09 Aug 10:50 PM
BusinessTesla closes K Rd showroom, readies new digs 20km out at WestgateElon Musk's firm is offering more facilities, but on the edge of the city.15 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFrom caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70NZ manufacturer beat the odds to thrive with sales of $57m a year.08 May 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failureThe courtesy car suffered 'catastrophic engine failure'.02 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnetGraham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.18 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessCar yards accused of cashing in on EV discount as scheme wrapped upThere was a rush to take advantage of the $7000 perk during the scheme's final days.25 Feb 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig names in NZ auto sector take stake in Auction OnlineAuction Online has big plans after attracting three big players onto its register.09 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandWoman left with undrivable $17k car after odometer wound back by 130,000kmClock was wound back 134km but caryard liquidates leaving no refund options.26 Jan 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsTruck certificate of fitness delays cause hasslesTruckies are hoping somebody coughs up a solution to serious testing delays.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Life in the fast lane - the auto stocks bucking NZ’s downtrendAnd will new car dealership Armstrong’s try listing on the sharemarket again?07 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailCostco prepares to launch car sales in NZThe American retail giant has also launched vehicle sales in Queensland, Australia.05 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandFocus: Car dealer's ‘biggest EV shipment yet’ as sales expected to surgeKiwis are rushing to get an EV before the Clean Car rebate is scrapped on December 31st. Video / Ben Dickens Focus Reporter / Chereè KinnearWatch30 Nov 09:06 PM
BusinessBeam me down: Seated rideshare e-scooters launch in AucklandToo lazy to even stand up?10 Nov 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Zoom Zoom': Complaint about new car's noisy tyres fails to get tractionThe noise could only be heard on certain road surfaces and at a certain speed.19 Sep 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpinion: Stakes of the US car worker strike could not be higherFinancial Times: If Biden can’t bridge gap between bosses and labour, Trump could win.18 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandCustomer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rustValue Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnhappy camper: Owner of 26yo van takes dealer to court after it fails WOF'It’s a nearly 30-year-old car with almost 300,000 on its odometer,' the dealer says.07 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Used car firm surges, meme stock wallopedSecond-hand car seller now expects much better profits.08 Jun 08:57 PM
