Auckland remains one of the world's most traffic-clogged cities, although it is not as bad as it was a year ago.

The Woodhill 100 off road race hit Woodhill forest over the weekend. Photos / Mark Baker

Driven writer David Linklater explores some of the ugliest cars to grace the world's roads.

All motorists this Queen's Birthday weekend can take three simple steps to stay safer on the roads, and “Make it to Monday”. "Buckling your safety belt, driving at a safe speed and not drinking and driving are three of the most basic, life-saving choices that every motorist has the power to make. Making that right choice can be all the difference between life, death or permanent injury – whether for yourself, your mates, your family – or for someone else's.

Google is to build driverless cars that will have a stop-go button but no controls, steering wheel or pedals.

Iskra Lewis says she is typical of Auckland's southern commuter line users. She cannot afford to pay for parking in the CBD but needs her car to get to the railway station.

Google caused a flurry of excitement by unveiling an all-new self-driving car that takes its array of add-on sensors and integrates them into a vehicle that looks like a cross between a Smart car and a Cozy Coupe.