Data visualisation shows the aggregate travel patterns created by over 9.5 million rail trips made by passengers using HOP cards between July 2013 and June 2014.

Will 2015 be another record year for new-car sales like 2014? Time will tell, but what is clear is that there is no shortage of intriguing new metal coming our way in the next 12 months. Here, we preview some of the hottest new models landing in New Zealand for 2015. Photos / Supplied

Four Kiwi mates will travel 16,500km together across 20 countries, five mountain ranges and three deserts in a "farcically small" car as part of an international charity event.

Toyota Racing Series points leader Canadian Lance Stroll left Hampton Downs after the weekend's racing with a wry smile.

Jacqui Madelin checks out a beautiful Japanese classic, the 1973 Mitsubishi Colt owned by Michael Burgess. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

The Simworx racing simulator can mimic vehicle movements to provide a highly realistic simulation experience. Video / Supplied

Driven Magazine tests the 'revamped' 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. Photos by Ted Baghurst

Australian V8 Supercars driver Jason Bargwanna drives around Mt Panorama on the racing car simulator imported into New Zealand.

People who live beside Auckland's Southern Motorway are subjected to air pollution at nearly double the level of those 130m further away, research shows.