How's this for fuel economy? A Mercedes has travelled 1968 kilometres from North Africa to England without having to refuel - and still had another 160km in it.

Bentley and Vertu, two high class British brands, have announced an exclusive five-year partnership.

Counties Manukau police have busted an Auckland-wide "chop shop" believed to be trading stolen cars with false plates.

"They told me it was running, had 47,000 miles on it and was ready for me to pick up!" George Talley was overjoyed to have his '79 Chevrolet Corvette returned.