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.

As well-loved character Mr Bean, he could barely look after himself. But now, Rowan Atkinson has helped save a McLaren F1 driver's life following a horror crash in Tuscany.

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.

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.

Lewis Hamilton said driving with one eye closed was "virtually impossible" and then turned a blind eye to future visions of team harmony at Mercedes.

2013/2014 Cody’s D1NZ National Drifting Championship Final Standings 1. Gary 'Gaz' Whiter, 524.5 points 2. 'Mad Mike' Whiddett, 474 points 3. Curt Whittaker, 423 points 4. Andrew Redward, 412.5 points 5. Daniel 'Fanga Dan' Woolhouse, 387 points 6. Nico Reid, 359.75 points 7. Cole Armstrong, 349 points 8. Shane Van Gisbergen, 342.25 points 9. Darren Kelly, 341.25 points 10. Daynom Templeman, 313.5 points Photos by Brad Lord

David Linklater pits the Mazda MX5 as a half priced hero against the Jaguar F-Type.

Jacqui Madelin gets a drive in a perfectly restored 1963 Porsche 356. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

Driven's The Good Oil looks at a different side of the week in motoring.

Driven Editor Matt Greenop attends the New Zealand launch of the new Kia Sportage.