The high New Zealand dollar is insulating this country from rising crude oil prices that have spurred fears for the global economic recovery.

True innovation is rare in the automotive world. But when it happens it's wonderful, creating cars that industry types and enthusiasts alike talk about for decades.

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

Speed limits on some open roads could be lowered because road safety officials believe they are too dangerous to drive at 100km/h.

Motorists should fill up now if they want to beat the tax going up on petrol on 1 July, says the AA.

His toddler son was left for seven hours in a car in the summer heat. Now the decision to charge a US dad with murder is proving controversial.

Driven puts the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe to the test. Photos / Ted Baghurst / Supplied

Land Rover have taken to the infamous Nurburgring with the most powerful Range Rover ever, the Range Rover Sport SVR. The Range Rover Sport SVR will be on public display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England this weekend.

Petrol prices are set to rise next week to their second highest level ever - thanks to a Government tax hike.

Driven tests Porsche's new compact SUV, the Macan.

People attending shows in central Auckland are outraged at "event rates" being charged at parking buildings that are up to double normal prices.