Motoring

M & Ms

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Hampton Downs' serpentine nadgery is made all the more interesting by the fact that it's that rare bird in New Zealand: a racetrack with changes of elevation.

Blue skies smiling at '3'

There's plenty of brilliant new technology under the bonnet of a new Mazda3 that has entered the New Zealand market. ROB MAETZIG explains what it's all about.

Expect to see more of this Korean

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Tooling down the waterfront with the sun glinting off chrome, the wide bars and relaxed seat of this cruiser encouraging a laid-back ride, the burble of the 90-degree V-twin between my legs; this is the life.

Little Suzuki makes a splash

There are plenty of big things to say about Suzuki's diminutive little Splash, as ROB MAETZIG discovers.

Ford Focus is NZ's Car of the Year

The new generation Ford Focus has been judged New Zealand's Car of the Year by the country's leading motoring writers and commentators.

When you want front-row grunt

If it's SUV grunt that's required, then there's not much more appropriate than the Mitsubishi Pajero. ROB MAETZIG gets behind its wheel.

Hatch opens on a great Cruze

Holden's new Australian-design Cruze hatch is now on the New Zealand market. ROBG MAETZIG drives the top model.

Good things do come in small packages

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REVIEW:

Caio baby, with Italian flair and style

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REVIEW: You have to admire the cheekiness of aspirational brands.

Facelift for VRX Lancer appeals

REVIEW: Mitsubishi Lancer has received what should be its final facelift before a full model change - whenever that might be. Rob Maetzig drives one of the sporty versions, the VRX.

The very best of 2011

REVIEW: New technology, a dwindling road toll and an astonishing new hatch-SUV all impressed Dave Moore last year.

The finest bikes of the year

REVIEW: So what were the best rides that Paul Owen was privileged to enjoy over the past year? Here's a category-by-category roundup of the best motorcycles of 2011

Omega fits Commodore 'comfort'

REVIEW: Holden's VE Commodore has just received its final update before being replaced by a new and possibly last model in 2013. ROB MAETZIG drives the entry version, the Omega.

Just as well it's not Liger, Namib or Nanuk

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REVIEW: It's always amused me that the name Tiguan comes from a combination of the words tiger and leguan, which is German for the iguana lizard.

Accent on fluidic sculpture

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REVIEW: The Hyundai Accent has a long history behind it.

Riding with the sound of thunder

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REVIEW: I just spent a week aboard Aprilia's Dorsoduro, a bike with all the subtlety and finesse of a two-wheeled Terminator; a machine so OTT, so irresistibly anti-social you feel naughty just heading to the dairy on it.

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