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Eric Thompson: Back to the future, stupidly

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Unregistered cars to attract demerit points

Motorists who do not register their cars will now be penalised with demerit points, as well as a fine.

Electric Phantom: Is Rolls-Royce going green?

Is Rolls-Royce going green? Not specifically - it is merely bowing to the inevitable.

BMW: X3 - bigger, better, more power

The X3 is now so loaded with gizmos there's no space to list them all.

James Griffin: A slice of automotive history

Dear people at Suzuki New Zealand, I don't know if such a thing exists or if you are planning on building such a thing, but if there is/will be a Suzuki Museum in New Zealand, then I know of one little Suzuki that should be an exhibit.

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.

BMW 6 Series: Head turner a lithe beast

BMW'S $250,000 6 Series convertible is designed to turn heads towards a brand that's pared staff and boosted sales in a year it predicts will be its best.

Hard to get a handle on used car market: Turners

Turners Auctions' chief executive Graham Roberts said it had been a tough used car market in Japan even before the earthquake shut manufacturers down.

Peugeot: Clever wagon bowls along in fine Euro style

Japan disaster: Carmakers may lose up to 600,000 vehicles

Global supplies of cars, parts and even paint could start running out in weeks

Lusso lassoes top New Zealand car sale price at $1.1m

Porsche takes orders for its most expensive model

Nissan considers Infiniti brand in NZ

Kia tunes up for Downunder

Police appeal to quake zone cars' owners for keys