Motoring
New pricing, facelifts repower Jaguar
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Last year was a slow for Jaguar NZ but 2012 is looking brighter.Big demand for value-added Lancer SEi
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Let's get one thing clear: the 2.0-litre version of the Mitsubishi Lancer certainly isn't the highest-performing sedan in the Lancer fleet.Leaked: Infiniti Emerg-E hybrid supercar
Top secret car design sketches of Hybrid supercar break cover ahead of 2012 Geneva motor show.
Given time, this Citroen is an absolute charmer
If you can forgive Citroen's DS4 a few foibles, you could find yourself falling for it hook, line and sinker.
European and US 'Triumph' over Japanese
It appears large European and American motorcycles have weathered the economic storm better than Japanese offerings.
Ferrari racers get company Jeeps
Ferrari F1 racers having Jeeps as company cars may seem unlikely but it is a reality.
Group riding: be aware of the road rules
PETER LOUISSON
Blog: Are there rules for riding in a motorcycle group? There sure are.Blue skies smiling at Mazda 3
There are a few blue clues that tell you this Mazda3 is something just a little special.
Mazda's BT-50 is a beaut ute
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When you're sitting behind the wheel of the new Mazda BT-50, it's appropriate to remember that Mazda has a long history of such vehicles.
Son smashes dad's loaned classic car into sea
A young race car driver has had a moment he will never forget in crashing his father's treasured classic car into the sea during a rally in Tasmania.
Police U-turn on speeding tolerance
U-turn on announcement police were considering permanently reducing speeding tolerance.
Red Edition a special Lexus
The colour indicated this car was something special, even before pressing the start button.
Living with Mini's tiny new model
MATT CAMPBELL
What Mini's new performance-focused helmet-headed Coupe loses in terms of practicality it makes up for in individuality.After 50 years Cubans can now buy new cars
For the first time in 50 years, it is now fashionable and legal to own a new or near-new car in communist Cuba.
Olympic Minis to celebrate 2012 Games
Although we can't see the Olympic connection with Bayswater and Baker Street, BMW is labelling special games Minis using those areas of London.
Fiat spins SUV off the 500
MATT CAMPBELL
Italian brand reveals new Mini Countryman-inspired crossover ahead of Geneva debut.Around the track in M-badged BMWs
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The new M5 is a rocket. Dave Moore tries it on the track along with BWM'S other M-badged performance models.Cheap, cheerful and a bit of a softie
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The latest Kawasaki Versys isn't quite as ugly as its predecessor.Little utes have growing appeal
A new Brazilian-built Fiat ute joins a throng of down- sized pickups that could become a worldwide trend.
Post-quake luxury-car sales boom
The earthquake triggered an adrenaline rush in some Cantabrians, prompting them to buy new high-end vehicles sooner than they had planned.
BMW apology as Mini stunt goes horribly wrong
JOSHUA DOWLING
German car maker BMW has issued an embarrassed apology after a publicity stunt for the forthcoming launch of its new Mini range went wrong.Woman wins small-claims suit over Honda hybrid
A US owner of a Honda hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the auto giant over the vehicle's failure to deliver the promised mileage.
Lamborghini super SUV confirmed
GREG KABLE
Reports that Lamborghini will build a 300km/h-plus off-roader are on the money, according to a source.Bikers and drivers - pull yourselves together
Blog: As with motorists, I always find pedallers are better behaved when the police are on hand to see them.
Shooting for land speed record
The last time a Kiwi beat the country's land speed record, it nearly killed him - but that doesn't faze the latest driver to take on the challenge.
Obama checks out latest US vehicles
US President Barack Obama hailed the rebound of the country's auto industry as he tried out a number of new vehicles at the Washington Auto Show.
Downsize fuel bills - buy an SUV!
Blog: It's not hard to drop your current large car and opt for an SUV with similar space but also better fuel consumption and a smaller footprint.
More families now opting for SUVs
Sports utility vehicles have become the favourite family car, according to figures from the Transport Agency.
Car crashes into house, lands on sleeping man
A police chase in the US ended when the suspect's car slammed into a house, coming to rest inside a bedroom and on top of a sleeping man.
All black strip for Triumph's new cruiser
You can have your Thunderbird Storm in any colour you like - as long as it's black.
New Cruze better than imagined
There may soon be a time when the Cruze outsells its big Commodore brother.
Time for the electric vehicle is not nigh
PETER LOUISSON
Blog: Apparently, 2011 was the year when green technology started to take hold, or so we're led to believe.The folding electric car
Tiny urban car can fold in half and drive sideways, making it ideal for congested cities.
Honda revives Ferris Bueller
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Ferris Bueller is back ... but not in the way many fans were hoping.Superminis are no longer so mini
PETER LOUISSON
Blog: I'm genuinely fond of small cars. And nowadays, they're worthy of the open road.
Cadillac seeks lucrative foothold
Classic American luxury brand Cadillac is serious about gaining success in the German-dominated compact sports luxury market.
Capable Korean leads wagon trend
When they're as good as the Hyundai i40, station wagons could make a comeback.
Quicker Boxster breaks cover
It's hard to believe the Boxster has been around since 1996. The new model, some details of which leaked out during the Detroit Auto Show last week, is its third generation.
Gimmick or godsend?
Honda tried it in the late 70s, and returns, along with Aprilia to bring automatic transmissions to large-capacity two-wheeled transport
Go camping in your Prius
Japanese coach builder Campinn has decided to build a campervan conversion kit for the petrol-electric Toyota Prius hatchback so that friends of the Earth can get back to nature.
Prada's car-inspired shoes
Italy's famous fashion house has modelled its latest heels on American cars of the 50s.
Innovative Opel marks 150 years
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While many car firms have celebrated 50 and even 100 years recently, Opel can top that with its 150th birthday occurring next week.MG on the rise as MG6 model in production
We won't be getting them for some time yet, but it has to be good news when a new MG is announced.
Charger upgrade takes Commodore name
Chrysler steals a Commodore name for its Dodge Charger performance packages.
Texting tops driver distraction list
It's illegal, but more than 16 per cent of Kiwi drivers surveyed admit to texting while driving.
James Bond's rides go on display
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The world's most famous secret agent turns 50 this year and to celebrate a collection of 50 vehicles from the James Bond films has gone on show in England.
Ford Focus king of hatches again
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For the first time, the whole world is getting a new Focus at exactly the same time, but as usual, New Zealand is ticking the bigger engine boxes.BMW R1200R is close to perfection
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BMW's Time Machine is as modern as they come.
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