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The 2017 Holden HSV GTSR W1
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Used EVs would be cheaper to run over 12 years than even new petrol cars, NZ study finds.
'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
Clean car crackdown: Govt sets new standard for vehicle imports
Farm vehicles, military vehicles and classic cars will be exempt from the new standards.
Car catches fire on Southwestern motorway, Auckland
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Four teens arrested after car stolen near Hamilton
Four youths were taken into custody and will appear in Hamilton Youth Court today.
Local Focus: Can four people assemble a Model T in half an hour?
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Wellingtonians warn of spike in car crime in central city
With police saying there's been no increase, frustrated theft victims turn to Vic Deals.
$46.3m: AT fine revenue rises 60 per cent in two years
But officials say they're just trying to keep city moving and ease emissions.
Kiwis need to learn how to be better drivers, says Greg Murphy
Motorsport legend says licensing system is archaic and it's time for an overhaul.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
Why the Napier flood has turned hundreds of modern cars into write-offs
If you took a new-model car out at the height of flood, it could be a ticking time bomb.
'Damage, noise and mess': Ten cars seized by cops after illegal street races
Irritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.
Homes in the capital may be demolished for Let's Get Wellington Moving development
In February Wellingtonians will hear if their homes are being demolished.
Dune hoons on beaches targeted by police over summer
Motorists and motorcyclists are in the sights of police this summer.
Huge bids as rare cars, bikes and boats auctioned in Auckland
A 1949 Chris-Craft DeLuxe Utility Sportsman Boat sold for more than $100k.
'It could have killed someone': Mt Eden tree ploughs into car, couple left shaken
Couple left shaken after near 30-metre tall tree came crashing down on their car.
Toyota faces vehicle delivery delays as port squeeze hits hard
Delivery times are being delayed by a range of supply issues overseas, company says.
DRIVEN's EV Shootout Special Trailer
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Young automotive enthusiasts driving career pathways
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training has led to apprenticeships for Whanganui graduates.
Vintage $150,000 Cadillac to go under hammer
The Cadillac once languished in a Waipukurau shed after its owner's son died crashing it.
NZ's largest car collection to go under the hammer
Included in the auction is a 1989 Lotus Esprit and a 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL.
NZ risks being dumping ground for 'dirty diesels': Toyota
Toyota says a feebate scheme would make electrified vehicles more affordable.
'Field of broken dreams': London's taxi graveyards
New York Times: Barely a fifth of London's taxis are plying the streets.
Tickets galore, vehicles taken off road after gang funeral procession
Funeral procession for Tribesmen gang member sparked dozens of complaints.
Wellingtonians drive down car use statistics
Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.
Barber shops shut in Auckland CBD - 'blame Mayor Goff'
Barber shop directs complaints to Phil Goff after closing three stores.
Low-income trial to offer car insurance for $8 per week
A year-long trial will give low-income earners access to cheaper car insurance.
Govt bolsters green ministerial vehicle fleet with new electric Audis
Ministerial fleet now 41 per cent green – it has until 2025 to make it 100 per cent.