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Ford holding its territory
The Ford Territory was once a dominant force in the high-riding family wagon bracket - it virtually created the market. But cheap competition has threatened its hold; can this update turn the tide?

Gas tank a golden chance
A lawnmower mechanic is on the verge of making his fortune after selling his design for a flat LPG tank to an Australian car maker.

Volkswagen: A class of its own
Volkswagen is selling its seventh-generation Passat with a double-dipping strategy that sees both mainstream and premium variants.

Kia Optima: Kia ora, it's a beaut
Kia's new Optima proves the Korean brand has come of age, and we certainly put it to the test.

Long wait for Lambo's raging new Aventador
Lamborghini is bullish about prospects for the Aventador sports car.

BMW 6 Series: Head turner a lithe beast
BMW'S $250,000 6 Series convertible is designed to turn heads towards a brand that's pared staff and boosted sales in a year it predicts will be its best.

Hard to get a handle on used car market: Turners
Turners Auctions' chief executive Graham Roberts said it had been a tough used car market in Japan even before the earthquake shut manufacturers down.

Japan disaster: Carmakers may lose up to 600,000 vehicles
Global supplies of cars, parts and even paint could start running out in weeks

Petrol pain
Since 91 unleaded hit the $2 litre mark, public transport has become a la mode.

Eric Thompson: Leaders, followers, and others
Every so often an incident proves we're more than lemmings

Mazda CX-9: Big SUV to conquer fresh territory
The CX-9'S arrival marks a U-turn by Mazda NZ execs, who'd resisted this large soft-roader when it first launched internationally back in 2007.