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Police target antisocial road users on Matariki weekend

Operation Vendico sends strong message over Matariki weekend.

20 cool, rare Japanese estates

Watch This Tuned BMW M3 CS Smash Into Its Speed Limiter on the Autobahn

With 750 horsepower on tap, this M3 is legitimately supercar quick.

The 11 best fighter aircraft of 2024

A close look at the best of the best

Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate as intersection work kicks up a gear

Bulldozers and diggers will become a regular sight in the area.

Watch the Ioniq 5 N Melt a Bunch of Ugly SUVs in a Drag Race

The Lamborghini Urus Essenza SCV12, Mansory Rolls-Royce, and Brabus Mercedes see nothing but Hyundai taillights.

Everything you need to know about the new £129,950 Lotus Emeya

The meanings behind car makers' badges

These logos are etched deep into our collective consciousness, but do you know the reasoning behind them?

The cars with the shortest wheelbases relative to their size

Odd looks, poor handling and inadequate interior packaging – this list has it all

Tour car king Henry Ford's homes: from mega-mansions to a failed utopia

Step inside the real estate portfolio of automotive pioneer Henry Ford, from the Ford Plantation in Georgia and Greenfield Village in Michigan to the abandoned Fordlandia city in Brazil

Watch This 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Take On A 1994 Dodge Ram Cummins

Sure, the Cybertruck is impressive. But can it beat a modified ‘94 Ram Cummins in a tug-of-war?

Rideshare on three wheels: Self-driving e-scooter service Ario launching in West Auckland

Three-wheelers can be remote-controlled.

Can You Imagine Riding This Monster Motorcycle On The Street?

The builders at Grind Hard Plumbing Company got it running, and now they're getting it street legal.

Tesla Cybertruck AWD Coming 'Late 2024' Contradicting Elon Musk

Elon Musk recently stated that non-Foundation Series trucks would begin delivery in Q3, but Tesla's marketing e-mails say otherwise.

21 luxury Vauxhalls

F2 Austria: Bortoleto takes first victory in feature race

McLaren junior driver Gabriel Bortoleto took his first Formula 2 victory in the Austrian feature race

Here's How Far The Electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Goes On A Charge

The convertible loses some range to its coupe counterpart.

Portland E-Prix: Vergne sets new Formula E pole record

Jean-Eric Vergne takes outright Formula E pole record in Portland

Marquez penalised for tyre pressure infringement in Assen MotoGP race

Gresini Ducati rider found to have breached tyre pressure rules in Dutch Grand Prix, dropping him to 10th.

The most powerful American production car engines ever made

There's no replacement for displacement, and this lot of hugely powerful and often massive engines prove that

30 things your car mechanic won't tell you

Unless your car is brand new, you'll likely need some maintenance during a given year, from minor oil changes to big repairs. Most car mechanics are ethical, but some may convince you they need to perform maintenance work that isn't necessary. What are the kinds of things a mechanic won't tell you and what should you be aware of before your next visit to the garage? Click through this informative gallery to find out more.

Neuville: Hyundai call to retire Tanak in Rally Poland was a “mistake”

The World Rally Championship title contender has questioned Hyundai's strategy call after missing out on fourth by 0.1s at the end of Saturday's stages in Poland

Chinese Brands Will Sell A Third Of The World's Cars By 2030: Study

The threat of Chinese EVs is very real, with one consulting firm calling it a "rude awakening" for legacy car companies.

Look At These Cool Accessories The Honda Monkey Is Getting, But Only In Japan

New colors, too, of course.

The cheapest electric cars on sale today

Have petrol prices dropped in Auckland following removal of regional fuel tax?

From today, Auckland's 11.5c per litre regional fuel tax no longer applies.

Car stolen with baby inside: What Michael Jai Smith did while on the run

Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.

The iconic Airstream's story will inspire your tiny home on wheels

Take a look back at the story behind the iconic Airstream - now the first choice of glampers and Instagram influencers. Take a look at the best Airstream refurbs and designs to inspire you to take the road in your own tiny home on wheels...

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins Dutch GP ahead of championship rival Martin

ASSEN, Netherlands (Reuters) -Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati completed the perfect weekend at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix when the polesitter and sprint winner stormed to victory in Sunday's race, reducing the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin by 10 points. Having dominated the practice and qualifying sessions at TT Assen, reigning MotoGP champion Bagnaia was

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

The cars that prove you don't need rear-drive balance to have fun

Cars are washed down the road as huge floods hit Italy and Switzerland

Weather chaos this summer caused by storms raging in Italy and Switzerland and wildfires in Greece are risking lives and devastating landscapes.

Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices

The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway.

Rogue Cybertruck rolls down driveway and smashes into neighbors home

A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a neighbor's home just four hours after its new owner took possession, with the brakes reportedly malfunctioning. Surveillance footage shows the $109,000 vehicle speeding down a driveway, screeching around a bend, and smashing into the house. The panicked owner was seen running after the vehicle, explaining later that the brakes locked and the steering became non-responsive. Fortunately, no one was injured, but...

Scammers using new trick to steal thousands from unsuspecting motorists

Fact check: Several countries have committed to banning new non-electric cars

Fact check: Several countries have committed to banning new non-electric cars - The EU plans a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Secrets treasure of the official Porsche Vault

We take a virtual tour of the anonymous warehouse where Porsche stories some of its biggest surprises, including plenty of cars it nearly put in production. Join us for a visit

F1 fans told to 'run to TK Maxx' after F1 t-shirts and hoodies spotted

TK Maxx shoppers can snap up F1, Red Bull and McLaren merch online and in store

Massive 14ft python pulled out of car engine by police

Massive 14ft python pulled out of car engine by police -

The car world’s most famous design flaws

Join us for a close look at some of the most notable design failures in the automotive field

FIA assessing Tsunoda F1 outburst over potential ableist slur

The FIA is assessing whether RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has breached Formula 1’s rules when he appeared to make an ableist slur during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, Autosport understands.

Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera completed a remarkable week by sealing victory at Rally Poland on Sunday, the seventh of 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship. The eight-time world champion and his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was involved in a head-on collision, were uninjured, as were the two occupants of the other vehicle involved.

This Electric Sports Car Charges Faster Than Any Other EV

And it's lighter than a Lotus Evora.

Spotted: Watch the New Porsche 911 GT3 Get Sideways on the Nürburgring

A new GT3 is coming. Thankfully we can only spot minor changes. And that excellent naturally aspirated flat-six isn't going anywhere.

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

28 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Desperate Landrover owners chaining cars up to trees to stop thefts

The high-end vehicle which was earlier this year dubbed Britain's 'most stolen car' is currently battling an reputation crisis.

Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great

Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories.

Marquez explains Assen MotoGP sprint crash he ‘should have avoided’

The Gresini Ducati rider crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix sprint after touching a kerb unsighted

Rallying-Rovanpera wins in Poland after late call-up

(Reuters) - Double world champion Kalle Rovanpera won Rally Poland for Toyota on Sunday in a remarkable turnaround after being called up as a late stand-in for Sebastien Ogier with little time to prepare. The Finn, who got the call on Tuesday night after Ogier was involved in a head-on car accident during the rally reconnaissance, finished 28.3 seconds clear of Welsh team mate Elfyn Evans. "It's

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale