X-factor BMW wagon wows

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X-factor puts wow into BMW wagon

Although there is a big move towards SUV-style vehicles, there's still room for a lower-slung all-paw wagon.

Commodore fuel claims optimistic

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VF Commodore fuel claims optimistic

Holden is out to prove that big cars don't necessarily equate to big fuel bills with its latest Commodore.

Walker diagnosed with cancer

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F1 commentator Walker diagnosed with cancer

Legendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker faces one of the biggest battles of his life.

Beat the red lights

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The car that can beat traffic lights

Audi testing a new technology that can help you time your run to avoid stopping at red lights.

Wacky Races back in Peugeot ad

Wacky Races back in Peugeot ad

Peugeot breathe life into the Wacky Races cartoon series from the 1960s as a way to advertise its 208 hatchback.

Driver destroys his own car

Driver destroys his own car

Driver destroys his own car after it gets stuck on a railing after a minor crash.

Inside Holden's proving ground

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Inside Holden's proving ground

Take a tour around Holden's top-secret proving ground near Melbourne.

Shelby GT500 destroys dyno

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Shelby GT500 destroys dyno

Shelby GT500 destroys dyno tuner in Canada.

MotoGP return for Suzuki

MotoGP generic, Moto GP Suzuki will return to the MotoGP championship in 2015, the Japanese manufacturer announced ahead of a test of its prototype bike in Spain.

V8 Supercars consider cap

V8 Supercars Australia will discuss capping the number of manufacturers in the championship following Volvo's decision to join the competition next year.

Lorenzo holds on for win

Lowndes takes race three

A suitably urban vehicle

Kia Sorento R. Kia's facelifted Sorento R is an outstanding example of the urbanisation of the SUV.

Diesels soft-roaders at last

Two of New Zealand's most important brands have finally introduced new diesel soft-roaders.

Emphasis on efficiency

Ranger SUV?

Luxury coach for the jet set

This could be Justin Bieber's next set of wheels.

This Mini not in the hunt

2013 Mini Cooper Paceman S All4 The 2013 Mini Cooper Paceman S All4 is a weird automobile.

Posh hatch plan continues

All the news is about the Benz A-class, but for a bit more, you get a lot more space with the B-class.

Putting the boot in

Classiest hatch in the game

Perfect timing

Apart from a bruised head, Dave Moore found his time with the Mazda6 was a treat.

Plane becomes street-legal car

Spirt of LeMons Jeff Bloch is a US cop but it's not only his patrol car that is stopping traffic.

Wacky Races come to life

Peugeot breathe life into the Wacky Races cartoon series from the 1960s to advertise its 208 hatchback.

Amazing road rage

Top-secret proving ground

Toyota's ultimate toy car

Toyota Camette57 concept toy car. Electric-powered toy designed to bring families together by building it themselves.

Luxury coach for the jet set

This could be Justin Bieber's next set of wheels.

Wraps off 2014 Corolla

Crashed, smashed and trashed

Stripped-down Harley rebounds

Harley-Davidson Some feared Keith Wandell might be the death of Harley-Davidson but he must just be the guy who kept them on the road.

Lookin' for adventure

KTM's superbike is now ready for whatever comes your way.

Full of tricks

'Firing on all cylinders'

A spicy treat

This Vespa-inspired two-wheeler is a hoot to ride and full of character.

Gran Turismo supercar coming

GTbyCitroen A one-off virtual-turned-reality supercar is set to rev up Kiwi car fans later this year.

VW's grunty Amarok ute

VW's concept diesel Amarok ute has V8 levels of pulling power.

Wild Golf GTI revealed

Buick's salty tang

But, how much is it?

Cars Real-estate style of price vagueness seems to be creeping into new car advertising.

Battering rams

Those metal bars on the front of vehicles can cause horrific injuries to people.

Pedestrians or targets?

Must you do that?

The car that runs on tweets

Tweet car A team of developers has made a car that runs on social media attention.

Still making a statement

Brent and Felecia Lundgren don't need a time machine to visit the 1980s.

Price soars in bidding war

'Fast pursuit' police coupe

Yabba-Dabba-Do!

A custom made car used in the 1994 Flintstones movie is among a fleet of celebrity vehicles going under the hammer.

Aston Martin's first 100 years

Aston Martin. Iconic British sports car brand Aston Martin this month celebrated its 100th birthday.

Chevrolet Corvette quiz

The Chevrolet Corvette is an iconic American muscle car but just how much do you think you know about them?

Quiz: A feast of Ferraris

Know your Fords

Your favourite NZ roads

whaanga At look at readers' favourite roads. Whaanga Coast from Raglan to Ruapuke.

Your favourite NZ roads

A look at readers' favourite roads. The Surf Highway from Hawera to New Plymouth.

Your favourite NZ roads

Favourite NZ roads

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