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New York-based futurist talks autonomous bikes
New York-based futurist Greg Lindsay talks about the potential benefits of autonomous bikes. Supplied by Greg Lindsay.
Govt calls for urgent report into faulty airbags
The Consumer Affairs Minister is now calling for an urgent update from NZTA.
March Madness: Can motorists cope with carmageddon?
March Madness means traffic mayhem, but there's a better way. Here's a 5-point plan.
New vehicle registrations hit new record
New vehicle registrations have hit a new high in January with Toyota the most popular.
Couple bought $40k car - then found out it was a write-off
Calls for action after loophole revealed.
Buyer beware: New rules on write-off cars
Cars written-off in Australia can be repaired and on-sold in New Zealand.
Auckland Transport spends $1.2m on electric cars
Acquisition of 20 vehicles is the biggest purchase of electric cars in the public sector.
Police responding to fatal motorbike crash
Police are responding to a fatal motorbike crash in Buller.
Pumps run dry as Gull discounts fuel
Some Gull service stations ran out of fuel overnight due to its Christmas discount.
'Evidence New Zealanders are not paying a fair price for petrol' Energy Minister Woods
Energy Minister Megan Woods is asked if New Zealanders are being ripped-off with petrol prices.
New Zealander has a racist rant at Asian Driver
A New Zealander has left her vehicle to launch racist comments against an Asian driver after she had illegally overtaken him. Source - Facebook/ERic Ng
Car of the Year awards finalists named
Once dismissed as bargain cars, two brands are giving the big guns a run for their money.
Inside the secret site where driverless cars are tested
Waymo's challenge is bigger than just developing the "perfect" driverless car.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles being recalled
Daimler AG is recalling more than 1 million Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide.
More vehicle sales to tradies and farmers
The MIA has noticed a slight shift in vehicle type preference.
Man 'appalled' after BMW 'thrashed' by Park n' Fly staff
Dash-cam footage shows a man's car being "thrashed" by a Park n' Fly staff member.
Belt Up NZ - head on crash survivor speaks
A woman who survived a head-on crash while not wearing a seatbelt shares her story.
Belt Up NZ - on the seatbelt frontline
The Herald spends a day on the road with police to find out how many Kiwis are belting up.
Stunt driving: Two wheels good
Sarah Daniell embraces the fear and learns to love stunt driving.
Car sales dive in July but still on track for record year
Car sales fell significantly in July compared with June but still on track for record year
Boys ram police cars in high-speed chase
Two Taranaki teens led police on a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds of up to 150km/h.
NZ citizen science project 'Fitbit for EVs'
Electric vehicle owners being recruited for project to boost uptake and busting myths.
Kiwi in fatal crash was about to become a dad
Kiwi killed in crash with French tourists had recently found out his partner was pregnant.
Horror crash: Mum loses 3 'beautiful kids'
Three children were taken from a Kiwi mum in a split-second in a NSW crash.
Emotional reunion: 'She's made it home'
Crash victim Joanne Harris meets the doctor who saved her life.
Man with no helmet cycles down motorway
Man seen riding a push-bike on Auckland's North Western motorway.
What the Waikato mayors are driving
Two Waikato mayors are zipping around in V8s while others use their own vehicles.
Free carparking in CBD at weekends?
It's one idea to attract people back to Christchurch's CBD at weekends.
Immigration rules could hurt truck firms
New rules likely to remove an option for already struggling industry.
Crashes causing chaos on Auckland's motorways
At least three cars involved in crash near East Tamaki.
Uber goes to school of hard knocks
COMMENT: Driverless cars should learn lessons from crashes, writes Sean Welsh.