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FTN Motion reveals new upgraded electric motorbike
The new electric motorbike can reach speeds of 80km/h and has an estimated range of 140km.
‘Catastrophic failure’: Luxury Mercedes-Benz owner wins payout after engine blew up
A man's $50,000 Mercedes was plagued by engine failure barely a year after purchase.
Man paid $80k for classic Ford – only to find it had Holden 'donor parts'
The 1956 Ford F100 was essentially two cars joined together.
Tesla closes K Rd showroom, readies new digs 20km out at Westgate
Elon Musk's firm is offering more facilities, but on the edge of the city.
From caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70
NZ manufacturer beat the odds to thrive with sales of $57m a year.
'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failure
The courtesy car suffered 'catastrophic engine failure'.
Hastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnet
Graham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.
Car yards accused of cashing in on EV discount as scheme wrapped up
There was a rush to take advantage of the $7000 perk during the scheme's final days.
Big names in NZ auto sector take stake in Auction Online
Auction Online has big plans after attracting three big players onto its register.
Woman left with undrivable $17k car after odometer wound back by 130,000km
Clock was wound back 134km but caryard liquidates leaving no refund options.
Truck certificate of fitness delays cause hassles
Truckies are hoping somebody coughs up a solution to serious testing delays.
Stock Takes: Life in the fast lane - the auto stocks bucking NZ’s downtrend
And will new car dealership Armstrong’s try listing on the sharemarket again?
Costco prepares to launch car sales in NZ
The American retail giant has also launched vehicle sales in Queensland, Australia.
Focus: Car dealer's ‘biggest EV shipment yet’ as sales expected to surge
Kiwis are rushing to get an EV before the Clean Car rebate is scrapped on December 31st. Video / Ben Dickens Focus Reporter / Chereè Kinnear
'Zoom Zoom': Complaint about new car's noisy tyres fails to get traction
The noise could only be heard on certain road surfaces and at a certain speed.
Opinion: Stakes of the US car worker strike could not be higher
Financial Times: If Biden can’t bridge gap between bosses and labour, Trump could win.
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Unhappy camper: Owner of 26yo van takes dealer to court after it fails WOF
'It’s a nearly 30-year-old car with almost 300,000 on its odometer,' the dealer says.
Jarden Brief: Used car firm surges, meme stock walloped
Second-hand car seller now expects much better profits.
High-performance $110,000 Tesla listed for $1 reserve - so what’s the catch?
The stunning 4WD high-performance plug-in was damaged in the Auckland floods.
‘Nightmare’: Woman demands refund after sixth attempt to fix scratched Tesla
Tesla NZ to face the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal for the second time.
Nearly 2700 WoFs invalid: Auckland mechanic suspended from performing checks for ‘improper’ inspections
Waka Kotahi telling vehicle owners with WoFs from Mr Q's Auto Henderson to get new checks.
Investigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and sold
Waka Kotahi is investigating vehicles reported to have been in accidents last year.
Dealer says Hilux built using stolen engine now the subject of a police investigation
He's not the first buyer to have problems with a car from Vehicle Imports Direct.
Big wheel in motor industry drives ahead with expansion plans
Armstrong's says three new Botany-based car dealerships will form a platform for growth.
A long road to justice over $83,000 sportscar
It's a bumpy road for a luxury sportscar owner who's in a legal battle with the dealer.