LifestyleRich car, discount attitudeDrivers of high-end vehicles are ruder than those who drive old bangers, according to a study.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCentury of bright sparks who lit the wayElectric vehicles are still niche in the extreme, but right now in New Zealand you can buy externally rechargeable cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Holden.11 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandWarrant of fitness changes announcedChanges to vehicle inspection rules will be introduced in two stages next year, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.09 Aug 01:00 AM
BusinessClapped-out van ad man punishedAn Auckland car dealer who sold a van on TradeMe earlier this year misled bidders by describing the vehicle as "a Mitsubishi work horse" with a "reliable motor".28 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandTradeMe scam convictionA Wairarapa woman who used TradeMe and forgery to swindle thousands of dollars has been convicted of fraud.27 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrade Me bans AutomartThe Auto Co has disappeared from the empty lot in Penrose where it sold second-hand Japanese cars.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuyer risks as squeeze hits used carsConsumers are being warned they risk being caught and squeezed by the tight margins plaguing the second-hand car market.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCar yard placed TradeMe bidsReporter David Fisher investigates a car yard where the sales staff placed their own bids to drive auction prices higher25 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessShop punished for sluggish repairA motorbike shop in Auckland has been told to refund a customer for the full cost of his specialist Italian-made bike after it took three months to complete a repair.16 Jul 04:15 AM
