The Auditor-General is investigating a complaint that a secret report on the V8 supercars was hidden from Auckland Council.

As a fan, Matt Greenop is happy to see the V8s get funding. But as a ratepayer, he has a different view.

Find out what's making news in the wonderful world of motoring this week.

Now that David has retired, he's decided it is time to retire the family station wagon - a 2-litre Mazda6 - and instead buy a smaller car. The problem is the huge choice.