Learner and restricted drivers will no longer be able to put off their graduation to a full licence after the Government announced plans to set a five-year time limit.

Car yards proved to be one of the more resilient segments of the retail sector last year, according to figures compiled by the Motor Trade Association.

A French tourist who allegedly attempted to blame police after being accused of drink-driving on January 1 has been remanded without plea until January 28.

Police have waived 112 fines for drivers using cellphones since the ban came into place.

McLaren has lifted covers on its new MP4-28, the Formula One car that it hopes will give it more consistency this season.

Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-drive limit - although the Government says it won't act until more research is carried out.

There has been a call to quicken up the process for holiday makers heading north of Auckland by introducing a text message payment option on the Northern Gateway Toll Road.

Mercedes-Benz' outrageous AMG-tuned G-Wagen, the G63, will go on sale in NZ next year, giving militia groups and frustrated commandos as much grunt as they could possibly need.

Greg Murphy says he has given up pursuing a full-time drive for 2013. Murphy, 40, had been looking for a new team to join after Kelly Racing announced the veteran New Zealander wouldn't be part of their Nissan-bound operation next year.