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

Traffic delays 'a freak accident' - PM
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 teaches a robot to shoot hoops
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.

Traffic snarl-up solutions
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.

Editorial: Club can't just flag away traffic worries
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.

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

V8 focus on battle to be No 2
Before the last round of the V8 Supercars championship even starts this weekend in Sydney, Jamie Whincup has already sealed his sixth title.

NZ Car of the Year revealed
New Zealand's Car of the Year is the high-selling Mazda3, according to the Automobile Association and motoring writers.

Audi plans electric crossover to challenge Tesla
Audi plans to roll out an electric-powered crossover to challenge Tesla Motors for environmentally conscious consumers.

Car insurance discounts - if you let them watch you drive
Smartphone apps and devices that record trip and vehicle data are set to infiltrate auto insurance at a rapid pace.