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.

Three people were killed when a car careered into spectators at a road rally.

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.

With a million more people to cram in, Auckland Transport is looking at radical measures to help cut commuter traffic. And it could mean parking meter pain.

Auckland Council is suggesting a comprehensive shake up for parking in the city, which could mean higher costs to park your car and fewer places you can.

It's third time unlucky for the Honda Torneo, after it topped the most frequently stolen car list for the third consecutive year.

Motorists should brace themselves for petrol rising another three cents per litre, while drivers of light vehicles run on diesel will face about a 10 per cent rise.