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Nissan GT-R coupe tests two-second barrier
Nissan's quickest is joined by Navara workhorse and futuristic electric models at Fieldays.

Old hand changes Korean camps
Family with decades of experience invest in obscure brand making news for wrong reasons.

Jeep's band of brothers - 70 years on
The iconic American military mainstay is still chewing up countryside after all these years, by adapting to civilian life.

Ford's doctor is in - the car seat
Ford is developing a car seat that will monitor drivers' health problems and report back any issues.

Small cars need not tow the line
Got a small car or convertible and want to carry more than the boot can handle? A Tauranga towbar company says it has the answer, with a system designed to fit modern cars and tie into their complicated electronics.

Lexus CT200h: Class with a conscience
The Lexus CT200h is a smart compact car. With petrol prices high and emissions hitting headlines, even well-heeled buyers don't always seek a large car.

Kia Optima: Kia ora, it's a beaut
Kia's new Optima proves the Korean brand has come of age, and we certainly put it to the test.

Long wait for Lambo's raging new Aventador
Lamborghini is bullish about prospects for the Aventador sports car.

Eric Thompson: Leaders, followers, and others
Every so often an incident proves we're more than lemmings

One Kiwi replaces another at GM
Finance chief of US carmaker hands over reins to fellow New Zealander.