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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.

Jaguar's big reveal at Geneva
Jaguar will take the covers off a new sedan at the Geneva motor show next week.

Eric Thompson: Plates drive me round the bend
An act of courtesy towards another driver is met with incomprehension.

Subaru and Hareb an Impreza fit
Paige Hareb, New Zealand's top woman pro-surfer has joined forces with Subaru of New Zealand in a car deal.

Well tuned Mini hums along nicely
Marketing language can be flowery, but for once they're right; this car really does sound like a choir of angels. Or at least the atonal church organ reverb that heralds a cinematic spiritual moment - and sets the air alive with sound.

Yamaha WR250R: Tough nut's happy trails
Trail bikes are 10 a penny. But what you need for the Yamaha-sponsored three-day South Island Safari is a dual-purpose bike; a road-registered off-roader with indicators and a headlight.

Suzuki: Sporty Swift hard act to follow
How New Zealand takes to Suzuki's latest Swift could make or break the brand here.

BMW R1200GS: High, wide and handsome
It might look like a big trailie, but only a glutton for punishment would take BMW's R1200GS off-road Kiwi style, if nothing else because it weighs 229kg.