BMW's firebreathing new M6 duo
BMW has released first official pictures of the M6 coupe and convertible, the luxury carmaker's fastest-ever two-door cars. Both run a 412kW 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 mated to a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels, a powertrain lifted straight from the M5 saloon, which was launched in New Zealand last month. They fire the...
Is it a fair price at the petrol pump?
Are New Zealanders paying too much for petrol? The Automobile Association has set out to find whether motorists are getting a fair deal.
Speed nazis create slow hazards
Although the sun may be making more of an appearance this week, I reckon the weather was a big factor in the 18 deaths this holiday period - up 6 on last year.
Rise in number of drivers texting
Illegal mobile phone use has doubled on Kiwi roads in the past year, a new survey shows.
Rio last in a long list of Kia newbies
Product planners in Kia's giant Korean development facility must have been working overtime in recent years.
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Facelift sharpens Mitsubishi Lancer
Ross Kiddie checks out the facelifted Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
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Tips for easy summer driving
The one thing you don't need this summer is a vehicle that breaks down, or worse still, has a mechanical failure that puts you, your passengers and other road users...
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Holiday exodus as 1.67m hit the road
Many Kiwis are deluded about the long delays they are likely to face as 1.67 million people head away for their Christmas holidays, a new study shows.
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Driven Car of the Year: And the...
The natural disasters in Japan and Thailand this year certainly disrupted the automotive world's production line - but the quality of the cars that trickled into...
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Harley Davidson for half-pints
Harley Davidson builds a bike for shorties
Arrests made in aggravated robberies...
Christchurch police have today arrested two men in connection with the aggravated robberies of two pharmacies during the past week.A 39-year-old has been charged...
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Glimpse inside the siege house
A great opportunity for a young family," reads the property listing for a Napier home, which during a three-day siege in May 2009 became a house of horrors.
- Emergency celebration for Maraekakaho CD
- Safer roads under scrutiny
- Early birds for 2012 Relay for Life
- Lowe signs up again for rescue chopper
Two Johns getting it right
No surprises here. The walking-talking Daniel Vettori takes the interview demands in his stride from the training net to the Iona College car park.
- Umpire's busy new role
- Aitken has tips for Eastern talent
- White Ferns fall short during emotional day
- Hawke's Bay rowers pile on the gold
Police call for help over rustling
Rustling is on the increase and police say it's a problem they can't solve without widespread community reporting of suspicious activity.
- Benefits for all entrants in awards
- Horticulture set to shine
- Dry Bay perfect for sunflowers
- Teaming up to reduce the work toll
