BusinessTesla may get bounce from VW's 'dieselgate'Tesla has handed over the first of its Model X sport utility vehicles amid growing scrutiny of Volkswagen.30 Sep 06:35 PM
BusinessVW close to fix as sales of rigged cars haltedVolkswagen will start fixing emissions systems that cheated on pollution tests as soon as October.30 Sep 01:40 AM
BusinessVolkswagen NZ in dark on scandalCar-maker's New Zealand branch waiting anxiously for information on whether vehicles sold in NZ affected by emissions scandal.29 Sep 12:15 AM
Business2.1m Audi cars have cheat softwareLuxury car brand admits its cars were outfitted with emissions-cheating software VW used.28 Sep 07:15 PM
OpinionIs VW the only one 'gaming' the system?For Germans, VW is a huge part of their national identity and place brand, writes Mike Lee. It would be like a Kiwi finding out that Fonterra, purposely lied about the safety or nutritional value of its milk products.24 Sep 09:36 PM
New ZealandForeign drivers crash 'like rest of us'An inquest into the horrific deaths of seven tourists has heard an appeal to Kiwis to stop blaming foreign drivers for the carnage on our roads.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessVW head in NZ 'gutted' by scandalEarlier in the week, Ruddenklau said New Zealand was not involved with the VW scandal in any way.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Business'European Detroit' fear grips VW company townNowhere is the VW emissions scandal being felt more acutely than in Wolfsburg, the ultimate German company town.24 Sep 02:30 AM
BusinessVW scandal: Kiwi cars may be affectedNZ Volkswagen owners may not be spared from the fallout of the global emissions cheating scandal.23 Sep 11:45 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: F1 teams look for edgeGeeks and sport may not be thought of as going hand in hand but in reality sport can be super-geeky.22 Sep 09:22 PM
BusinessEmissions cheating sends shockwavesMotor Trade Association chief executive Warwick Quinn says he is shocked by revelations that Volkswagen intentionally rigged almost half a million cars to cheat United States diesel emission tests,....22 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesVW claims NZ clear as scandal growsVolkswagen shares have plunged and its chief executive is in the gun after it was revealed the car company rigged its diesel vehicles to cheat emissions tests.22 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat to do if you own a VW dieselThe revelation that Volkswagen rigged emission tests could cost the company dearly - but what does it mean for those that own one of these vehicles?21 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandBiker heaven at classics auctionA classic motorcycle collection worth $1 million to be auctioned this weekend is being touted as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to nab a rare machine.21 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessTradeMe founder condemns VW cheatsSam Morgan criticses car-maker for skirting clean air rules: "My last two cars have been Volkswagen. And now I don't trust them. Brand destruction."21 Sep 12:11 AM
WorldCar breaks loop-the-loop world record The new Jaguar SUV has set a Guinness World Record for completing the largest loop-the-loop, with stunt driver Terry Grant. Source: JaguarWatch14 Sep 10:19 PM
BusinessIs Sth Australia staring into the abyss?South Australia's economy is in trouble, with some suggesting it starts making money storing nuclear waste.07 Sep 02:50 AM
BusinessIntroducing: the autocycleA new class of vehicle, dubbed the "autocycle" is being targeted at speed-heads and environmentalists.07 Sep 12:33 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: My car is a happy placeDriving your car to work is way more fun than taking public transport, writes Matt Heath. I've been flirting with different ways of getting around Auckland and nothing beats the door-to-door comfort.06 Sep 09:28 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Kiwis are monsters at the wheelWe seem to have lost our capacity to be kind, whether it's raising the refugee quota, feeding hungry kids in schools or sharing the road, says Kerre McIvor.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Tesla a drive into the futureA nationwide series of charging stations for electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S would boost their acceptability and popularity, writes Juha Saarinen.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandNew safety ratings aim to help car buyersHow does your car rate? Motorists can now assess the safety of their next used vehicle with the release of the 2015 Used Car Safety Ratings guide.31 Aug 05:00 PM
SportSydney track key to Winterbottom hopesFew V8 Supercars rounds are more important to Ford's Mark Winterbottom than Sydney Motorsport Park - this season, especially.21 Aug 05:00 PM
SportRacing: Dixon danger-man as end nearsIndyCar driver Scott Dixon has only two rounds left in this year's championship to pounce on Juan Pablo Montoya and Graham Rahal and claim his fourth IRL title.21 Aug 05:00 PM
SportAlonso admits over-stay at FerrariFernando Alonso wishes he had left Ferrari sooner and, contrary to much speculation, feels he made the right decision to join struggling McLaren's "new project" with Honda.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Road safety drives a good startNo serious road accident involving a visitor to this country represents good publicity for the tourism industry.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand World-Class Auckland: Len Brown talks transportAuckland Mayor Len Brown sits down with Herald transport journalist Mathew Dearnaley to answer questions about motorway tolls, Britomart bottlenecks and more. Watch18 Aug 02:02 AM
BusinessCar-share programmes booming in GermanyA growing number of Germans drivers are opting to car share instead of buying their own cars.17 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandCar owner wins on fuel economyWhen it came to buying a car, it was the fuel economy of a new Ford Kuga that clinched the deal for Bruce Campbell.16 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessThe Big Read: Cars, cash and celebsA Melbourne businessman at the centre of the Australian car industry's biggest controversy still appears to have plans for this side of the Tasman.13 Aug 08:13 PM
EntertainmentMcDreamy heading to NZHis character may have been killed off on Grey's Anatomy but actor Patrick Dempsey will be the star attraction at a New Zealand motorsport festival next year.13 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessMusk's 500,000 car goal for TeslaElon Musk has been compared to Henry Ford and the parallels in production data is striking.11 Aug 01:18 AM
EconomyRecord car rego levels tipped to slowNew car registration numbers are at a record high but the rate of growth is slowing.03 Aug 10:30 PM
ManufacturingStocks crash accelerates car sales slumpBusiness appears to be slow at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.03 Aug 05:30 PM
