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VW's German workers to strike from Monday
The crisis-wracked car titan has been locked in bitter talks with unions.
Riding a Waymo robotaxi
On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
Volvo ditches pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030
Financial Times: Demand for battery-powered vehicles has decreased globally.
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Times: Kat DeLorean aims to revive the iconic car and clear her father's tarnished name.
Fire investigators to return after large blaze ripped through Auckland automotive shop
There were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.
'Exceptionally rare' Mercedes seized from Kim Dotcom could sell for up to $800k
Dotcom’s '06 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet is expected to fetch an eye-watering sum.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
Ford sales growth slows as cyberattack rattles US car industry
Series of problems dashing hopes of a post-pandemic boom.
Car dealerships in US revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks
Cyberattack mess could take days more to clean up.
‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as cyberattacks strike US and Canada
Cyberattacks mean car dealerships across North America face massive disruption.
Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.
Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal
Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.
Road user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face fines
About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
AA boss Nadine Tereora: From financial woes to leading a top brand
The head of NZ's largest member-based organisation has come from a humble background.
RUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days away
The move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.
Eroad revenue jumps 10 per cent after year of ‘disciplined delivery’
Revenue growth was recorded across all markets.
Vehicle insurance premium hikes outpacing rise in incomes
New figures show 22.6 per cent annual increase in cost of average vehicle cover for Kiwis.
Tesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo package
Group says $65b package not an incentive, just excessive.
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds
Financial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US car industry
Tiny Chinese EV drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals others.
BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal
LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.
Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action
Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.
Complainants get real estate agent censured, fined $1000 for property use advice
Complainant intended to operate an auto dismantling/vehicle parts business from property.
Tesla’s troubles raise questions about its invincibility
New York Times: Telsa's share price has lost one-third of its value this year.