It's not revolutionary, writes Brian Rudman, but my solution post-weekend traffic hell is cheap and quick. Just clean up faster after a major crash and get us moving again.

Liz Dobson gets a driving lesson from Earl Bamber in the new Porsche Cayenne S. Photos / Ted Baghurst.

Auckland shouldn't throw money at projects that are just about providing a little bit of extra capacity at peak times but sit under-used the rest of the day, writes Matt Lowrie.

Last Saturday's traffic ordeal highlighted Auckland's vulnerability to complete and protracted gridlock, writes Chris de Freitas. A single crash can bring the core of the city's transport network to its knees.

David Linklater puts the Ford Focus ST up against the Mazda3 SP22 in a comparison test. Photos / David Linklater

John Key has ruled out an earlier construction date for a second harbour crossing in response to huge traffic jams which brought Auckland roads to a standstill on Saturday.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles used the skills of Italian NBA champion and player for the San Antonio Spurs, Marco Belinelli, to show 'Racer', one of its industrial robots, how to play basketball.

City leaders question why a crash on the harbour bridge brought Auckland to a standstill. We look at the options for easing congestion if it happened again.

The advocates of residential intensification were doubtless cheered by the Auckland Trotting Club's announcement of a $205 million residential and retailing village at Alexandra Park.

Did the weekend's traffic chaos expose Auckland's weak road network? Share your views here.

Driven Magazine Editor, Liz Dobson, tests the new Mercedes-Benz C250 estate. Photos / Ted Baghurst

Before the last round of the V8 Supercars championship even starts this weekend in Sydney, Jamie Whincup has already sealed his sixth title.