It's third time unlucky for the Honda Torneo, after it topped the most frequently stolen car list for the third consecutive year.

Motorists should brace themselves for petrol rising another three cents per litre, while drivers of light vehicles run on diesel will face about a 10 per cent rise.

A brave last-lap pass delivered American Ryan Hunter-Reay his first Indianapolis 500 victory yesterday.

Car window washers who cause a nuisance have been put out of action by Auckland Council's new public safety and nuisance rules which came into force today.

2013/2014 Cody’s D1NZ National Drifting Championship Final Standings 1. Gary 'Gaz' Whiter, 524.5 points 2. 'Mad Mike' Whiddett, 474 points 3. Curt Whittaker, 423 points 4. Andrew Redward, 412.5 points 5. Daniel 'Fanga Dan' Woolhouse, 387 points 6. Nico Reid, 359.75 points 7. Cole Armstrong, 349 points 8. Shane Van Gisbergen, 342.25 points 9. Darren Kelly, 341.25 points 10. Daynom Templeman, 313.5 points Photos by Brad Lord

David Linklater pits the Mazda MX5 as a half priced hero against the Jaguar F-Type.

Jacqui Madelin gets a drive in a perfectly restored 1963 Porsche 356. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

Driven's The Good Oil looks at a different side of the week in motoring.

Driven Editor Matt Greenop attends the New Zealand launch of the new Kia Sportage.