The Automobile Association says complaints back claims used-car dealers are illegally putting worn parts back into vehicles before selling them on.

The Government is calling for public submissions on streamlining the vehicle licensing system, but an industry analyst believes any changes could endanger motorists.

Used-car dealers are putting new parts into overseas vehicles to bring them into New Zealand - then putting the worn-out parts back in before sale, an industry watchdog says.

Kiwi riders make great progress, writes Andy McGechan.

Japanese diver Yuya Sumiyama won the 5th round of the 2012 Asia Pacific Rally Championship in Hokkaido, Japan. The lead changed 4 times on the final day with plenty of crashes and roll-overs to add to the drama.

NZ Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson and former McLaren F1 team member and motorsport commentator Bob McMurray chat about this weekend's F1 race in Singapore, two Kiwis racing at the last round of the IndyCar championship and Hayden Paddon's continuing mechanical woes in the FIA WRC S2000 title race among other things. Also, Bob succinctly passes comment on Lewis Hamilton's rumored move to Mercedes.

Peugeot is giving chase to Porsche's 918 Spyder 'hypercar' with its high-tech Onyx concept.

A supercar, built in a garage in Slovenia, has sparked the imagination of fat-walleted car fans across Europe.

Learner drivers have stumped up more than $650,000 to resit the controversial new test since it was introduced six months ago.

Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon has again suffered mechanical problems with his Skoda SWRC car - forcing him to rejoin on Saturday, local time, with a time penalty.