Dominance of General Motors appears to be under threat.

Discarded engine may have future in extending range of electric cars

Auckland Transport has been slugging motorists with fines of $3 million a month for parking and other vehicle offences.

Used-car dealers are putting new parts into overseas vehicles to bring them into New Zealand - then putting the worn-out parts back in before sale, an industry watchdog says.

Crash-test ratings vary around the world. Driven assesses the safety raters for their depth of information.