A collection of NZ Herald photos of Andrew Stroud in Action.

Hamilton's Andrew Stroud has this week announced his retirement from motorcycle racing, effective immediately.

This dramatic footage shows a vehicle flipping over whilst attempting to cross a river in Russia. The vehicle flips over, the driver is then seen attempting to get the child out of the car through the sunroof.

A woman with a sleeping disorder managed to drive from Hamilton to Mt Maunganui via Auckland overnight - an event which police say could've had a tragic ending.

Nissan has called on two of the company's leading international drivers to aid in the ongoing development of its Australian V8 Supercar program. Michael Krumm and Lucas Ordonez joined the four-car Nissan Altima squad at Winton Motor Raceway as part of the Nismo Global Driver Exchange. Source / Nissan Motorsport TV

Honda has provided more information about the new Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013. The new Civic Tourer was developed and designed in Europe, allowing Honda's European R&D team to lead the creative and technical design process. The sleek and sophisticated profile of the Civic Tourer does not compromise the car's practicality. The Civic Tourer delivers exceptional versatility and functionality with class leading interior space of 624L (trunk volume with the rear seats up, measured up to the tonneau cover).

Triple Formula-1 champion Sebastian Vettel was guest at the Red Bull soapbox race in Herten, Germany and participated in the probably most extraordinary race in his career. Dressed up as Super Seb and in his own soapbox he raced down the 500 meter track. Video courtesy Red Bull

Changes to vehicle inspection rules will be introduced in two stages next year, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.