Six different riders have won lead-up events, writes Andy McGechan The trash talking stops when the start gate drops in Taranaki this weekend. New Zealand's elite motocross riders have travelled the country in recent months to flex their muscles...

Toyota and Lexus New Zealand have brought a Lexus LFA supercar, one of only 500 built, to New Zealand to accompany the Toyota Finance 86 Championship and give Kiwi fans a taste of the rare supercar. Photos / Supplied

A second Kiwi team has taken up the challenge of driving more than 16,000km across Europe and the Middle East for an international charity rally.

A man who refused to pay a $65 "breach" notice from a parking site operator says motorists, who are receiving them for being as little as five minutes over, should fight too.

With self-driving cars set to become a reality in the not-too-distant future, Josie Ensor looks at some of the problems that will need ironing out first.

Will 2015 be another record year for new-car sales like 2014? Time will tell, but what is clear is that there is no shortage of intriguing new metal coming our way in the next 12 months. Here, we preview some of the hottest new models landing in New Zealand for 2015. Photos / Supplied

Four Kiwi mates will travel 16,500km together across 20 countries, five mountain ranges and three deserts in a "farcically small" car as part of an international charity event.

Toyota Racing Series points leader Canadian Lance Stroll left Hampton Downs after the weekend's racing with a wry smile.

Jacqui Madelin checks out a beautiful Japanese classic, the 1973 Mitsubishi Colt owned by Michael Burgess. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

Hyundai have launched their entry into the luxury car market, the Hyundai Genesis. Photos / Ted Baghurst

The Simworx racing simulator can mimic vehicle movements to provide a highly realistic simulation experience. Video / Supplied

V8 Supercars driver, Jason Bargwanna , drives the Simworx racing simulator imported from Melbourne by Rangiora mechanic Chris Ward. Video / Supplied

Driven Magazine tests the 'revamped' 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. Photos by Ted Baghurst