The three New Zealand contenders at this week's ITM 500 at Pukekohe will be tapping into the Anzac spirit as they look to post an elusive home V8 Supercars victory.

The grand old lady of New Zealand motor racing circuits, Pukekohe Raceway, put on one hell of a display in welcoming back the V8 Supercars circus last year after a five-year hiatus.

Kiwi motorsport veteran Ross Stone has a win at the iconic Bathurst circuit and a couple of V8 Supercar championships to his name.

Police hope to keep this year's Easter road toll at three as they crack down on speeding, distracted and alcohol-fuelled drivers as holiday makers head home.

Lexus have a new, production-ready, crossover to show off at the Beijing Motor Show. It'll be a great space to be seen in if the pictures are to believed. Photos / Supplied

Damien O'Carroll tests the Kia pro-cee'd GT for Driven Magazine.

European champions Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) celebrated a good debut at the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Position two behind their ŠKODA MRF teammates was a impressive achievement in New Zealand. Source: Skoda Motorsport