Dealer uses coronavirus to sell cars video

2 Cheap Cars in Harewood, near the Christchurch Airport

Controversial used car dealer 2 Cheap Cars is offering a $500 discount for anyone with the coronavirus.

How not to load a ute video

Why make two trips when pallets fit on your bonnet just fine?

When it's just too hard to hire a trailer or make two trips, do as this Brazilian genius has done. Actually, please don't.

Kia hybrid SUV for NZ? video

Could a hybrid version of the recently-revealed new Kia Sorento be on the cards for New Zealand?

 Kia could soon announce a frugal hybrid version of its popular Sorento SUV is on its way here.

Ute sales down again video

Ute sales are dimming, does that mean Kiwis are done with utes?

Passenger and SUV registrations were up in February but the commercial market has dropped by nearly 15 per cent.

Wealthy US drivers don't like pedestrians video

Drivers of expensive cars are more likely to keep driving when a pedestrian wants to cross the road, a new study has found

A study in America shows that a shocking number of drivers don't yield to pedestrians. And the more expensive the car, the worse they are.

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A hot Hilux incoming? video

Perhaps Toyota could use the Gladiator as a base for the GR Hilux?

Toyota has trademarked GR Hilux in Australia, hinting at a possible Ranger Raptor competitor.

Harley considering sports machine? video

The two models in the foreground here are versions of the upcoming Bronx streetfighter, while the one in the far ...

Sketches of what could be Harley-Davidson's first proper road-going sports bike have emerged online.

Small SUVs, strange names video

The Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos both slot into the same segment, but unusually share very little between them.

 The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Venue have strange names, but that is about all they share.

Is this our 'driving' future? video

GM's Cruise Origin could be one of the first fully autonomous vehicles on the road.

Sit down, ask Siri to take you to work and close your eyes. This is what driving could be in the very near future.

Feast on the new Golf GTI video

There are a lot of lights on the nose of the new GTI. We reckon it looks good though, especially that LED light bar.

Volkswagen's latest GTI has lots of headlights.

Suzuki developing electric bikes video

It almost certainly won't look like this but Suzuki has confirmed it is working on an electric motorcycle, as well as ...

Suzuki has revealed it is developing a range of electric range of scooters and motorcycles, set to debut as early as the EICMA show later this year.

Toyota is back and it's great video

Toyota's return to the sporty world is a long awaited and much welcomed one.

OPINION: After years of beige, Toyota is back and its firing on all cylinders.

Corvette's secret Flying Car Mode video

The new, mid-engined Corvette has a rather storied past, including a prototype using an upside-down rear wing mounted on ...

Hands up who knew the new Corvette was developed using a Holden ute?

A Vietnamese Commodore? video

This is VinFast's upcoming sedan, based on the F10 generation of BMW 5 Series. Looks good, no?

Is VinFast quietly attempting to revive the glory days of the V8 Commodore?

Hyundai updates i30 video

Hyundai has updated the i30 family for the new decade, adding mild hybrid powertrains and improving the active safety ...

Hyundai has revealed its updated i30 ahead of the Geneva Motor Show next week.

Greg Murphy: Driving laws needs to change

"We have this real problem in this country that we assume everyone's able to drive, and we know that's not the case," ...

Motorsport legend says speeding teen's experience and competency "was completely overlooked".

Ford Escape models/prices revealed video

The petrol-powered Escape will be available in FWD or AWD forms.

Ford is hoping to cut itself a slice of Mitsubishi's PHEV pie with the new Escape.

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Harley considering sports machine? video

The two models in the foreground here are versions of the upcoming Bronx streetfighter, while the one in the far ...

Sketches of what could be Harley-Davidson's first proper road-going sports bike have emerged online.

Is this our 'driving' future? video

Sit down, ask Siri to take you to work and close your eyes. This is what driving could be in the very near future.

Feast on the new Golf GTI video

Suzuki developing electric bikes video

Trends in SUVs and Vans

Ford Escape models/prices revealed video

The petrol-powered Escape will be available in FWD or AWD forms.

Ford is hoping to cut itself a slice of Mitsubishi's PHEV pie with the new Escape.

Pajero Sport a refined beast video

The Pajero Sport now looks like a slicker, more refined Triton.

Mitsubishi has fired up the Pajero Sport's beast mode with a mid-life refresh.

Two flavours of luxury SUV video

Sport or luxury? Actually either way the RX is way more luxury than sport.

The Lexus RX comes in a number of different flavours - today we take a look at two.

How the SUV boom changed Porsche video

The Macan was a no-brainer for Porsche after people accepted the larger Cayenne.

Porsche sells twice as many SUVs as it does sports cars these days, proving that the Cayenne was a very good idea indeed.

lifestyle vehicles

Small SUVs, strange names video

The Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos both slot into the same segment, but unusually share very little between them.

 The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Venue have strange names, but that is about all they share.

Is this our 'driving' future? video

GM's Cruise Origin could be one of the first fully autonomous vehicles on the road.

Sit down, ask Siri to take you to work and close your eyes. This is what driving could be in the very near future.

V8 Ranger Raptor official? video

Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford Australia has confirmed the rumoured V8 Ranger Raptor has been 'absolutely discussed' internally.

Volkswagen R goes hybrid video

The Touareg R is the first R model to get a plug-in hybrid powertrain and it won't be the last.

VW has revealed the first of its R performance vehicles to feature a hybrid drivetrain - the Touareg R.

road tests

Honda hatch gets extra sense video

It's quite large for a hatchback, which makes parking in narrow places a bit stressful. Thankfully, parking sensors ...

Honda has updated its RS hatchback for the new decade, including its Sensing safety suite.

Skoda Scouts out the Superb video

Take one handsome and extremely capable Skoda Superb wagon, add some minor off-road capability and you get the new ...

Skoda's new Superb Scout is perfect for people who need an SUV, but don't want one.

Sunday Drive: Hyundai i30 N Fastback video

Just like an i30 N hatch, but with a sloping back and a prominent spoiler.

Hyundai knows how to make a hot hatch, now it has stretched the idea. Literally.

Toyota puts the boot into Corolla video

The Corolla sedan has more than a hint of Camry in both its ride quality and size.

Toyota's Corolla hatch has been rightly criticised for its tiny boot, but here's the solution - the Corolla sedan.

bikes

Harley considering sports machine? video

The two models in the foreground here are versions of the upcoming Bronx streetfighter, while the one in the far ...

Sketches of what could be Harley-Davidson's first proper road-going sports bike have emerged online.

Suzuki developing electric bikes video

It almost certainly won't look like this but Suzuki has confirmed it is working on an electric motorcycle, as well as ...

Suzuki has revealed it is developing a range of electric range of scooters and motorcycles, set to debut as early as the EICMA show later this year.

E-bikes launch in Auckland

From February 19, Aucklanders will be able to jump on one of 655 e-bikes located across the city.

Aucklanders will be able to jump on one of 655 e-bikes located across the city from Wednesday.

First electric Harley lands in NZ video

Harley-Davidson is beating many major manufacturers to the punch with its all-electric LiveWire.

The first production LiveWire has touched down in Christchurch.

shows

Americarna wraps up with a flourish

The stars and stripes flew high at the Americarnival.

For one day New Plymouth's CBD turns into small-town USA with about 700 cars parked in the CBD.

Leadfoot 2020 a scorcher video

Lots of Porsche's at Leadfoot but only one did fat wheelies

We head to New Zealand's version of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

CES 2020: EVs have a major moment video

Rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges hasn't managed to get a free Tesla out of Elon Musk yet, despite sharing his name with ...

Rapper Ludacris may not be able to get a free Tesla, but EVs starred alongside him at CES.

Carmakers keen to use your data video

Automakers are now looking at how to monetise data generated by their vehicles.

Modern cars are information goldmines and both automakers and tech companies want in on the action.

customs & classics

Teen keen on the classics

Oliver Irving, 16, with his 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. Irving is mowing lawns, doing odd jobs and selling car parts to fund ...

Oliver Irving has only just got his driver's licence and it's the classics he loves.

A drive back to 1959

The four litre straight six Blue Flame motor fits neatly into the engine bay with room to swing a spanner or two.

Reporter Mike Watson takes a ride in a little piece of America driving around Taranaki.

Holden highlights in NZ: part 1 video

The first New Zealand assembled Holden car rolling off the assembly line at the General Motors Petone plant, ...

Holden is no more, so this weekend we take a look at the highlights from GM's time in New Zealand. Here's part 1.

Lada rarer than a Pagani video

The Lada Riva (sold here as the 2105) was foisted on new Zealand as payment for butter. Really.

Potentially classic cars from the 80s and 90s are disappearing from the UK's roads at alarming rates. How do we rate?

quizzes

Where is your new car built?

The Toyota Camry Atara SX which is sold new in New Zealand. But do you know where it is actually built?

The geographical net has to be cast worldwide to find out where NZ's new cars are built.

Quiz: Super behinds

Can you recognise these beauties just by looking at their rears?

Quiz: Motoring on

Quiz: Know your tail-lights

Motorsport

New year, same domination for Duncan

Defending champion Courtney Duncan has made the perfect start to her Women’s World Motocross title defence.

Proving last year's title was far from a fluke, the titleholder has won the first two races of 2020.

'Resurrection' meeting for Oreti Park

A host of championships events set for Oreti Park Speedway this weekend as the club celebrates 20 years since it was resurrected.

Pither won't quit Supercars team

Motocross action at Kaponga

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