Warkworth's village character and market town charm is being put at risk by a big retail development aimed at luring motorists on SH1, say residents.

The diamond shape before a pedestrian crossing is there to warn motorists that they are approaching a crossing and also for pedestrians who must not step off the kerb on to the crossing if a vehicle has passed over the diamond.

Kiwi music legend Dave Dobbyn is also a Toyota ambassador. He talks to Donna McIntyre about his car and highlights of driving in New Zealand.

Holden driver Shane van Gisbergen put the disappointment of Bathurst behind him with victory in yesterday's opening 300km race at the Gold Coast 600.

Driven Magazine's Damien O'Carroll drives the new Peugeot 308 range in Europe.

The best workplaces in NZ - as rated by employees - have been named, so we asked them what made it such a great place to work.

McLaren have released photos of the upcoming P1 GTR testing in Bahrain, the first chance we've had to see what the car looks like in action. McLaren also have unveiled what the P1 GTR's carbon fibre clad interior looks like, including the new bespoke F1 inspired steering wheel. Photos / Supplied

Auckland drivers appear to strongly favour motorway tolls over rates rises - if they have to pay anything more to fill a $12 billion transport funding gap.

A man who can't use his legs has been charged with dangerous driving after being caught using a shortened walking stick to operate his car.

The prospect of cars travelling New Zealand highways with no one behind the wheel is moving closer says new Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

After a brilliant Bathurst, Nissan Motorsport are out to prove they've arrived as a major player on the V8 Supercars scene at this weekend's Gold Coast 600.

On October 19th 2014 an Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept raced the Hockenheimring driverless at the physical limit. These are the highlights of the event. Source: Audi Deutschland