Motoring misconceptions: we're here to clear a few up. Some are to do with semantics, some concern science: but here are five myths that we think deserve to be busted.

Motorists are evading hundreds of dollars in vehicle licensing fees by incorrectly registering their cars as farm vehicles.

Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata has teamed up with Toyota to build the ultimate hunting Hilux and fronts Toyota's new advertising campaign.

A new survey has found while Kiwis believe safety is more important than price when it comes to tyres, they'd rather buy high tech gadgets.

Jamie Whincup's red-hot V8 Supercars form is turning ominous.

A New Zealand manufacturer who adapts cars for wheelchair users says he has been forced to go overseas after officials here banned his design.

Spaniard Marc Marquez has won his ninth consecutive race of the season, dominating the German MotoGP.

A Russian multi-millionaire seeking New Zealand citizenship had a drink-driving charge dropped after his arrest was lost in translation.

Speed limits on some open roads could be lowered because road safety officials believe they are too dangerous to drive at 100km/h.

Ever wondered which car companies pioneered the features and technology we now take for granted? We do, which is why we've compiled a list of 10 equipment items that are now very familiar to new-car buyers, and taken a look back to see where they started.

V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup completed a perfect Saturday in Darwin to reignite his title defence.