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Toyota's car production back at pre-tsunami levels »

Toyota's global vehicle production has recovered to pre-tsunami levels as of last month, Japan's top automaker said Thursday.

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 More ›

GMR drivers battle miserable conditions in opening Bathurst Fujitsu practice »

Greg Murphy Racing's four Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series drivers have dealt with diabolically wet conditions in opening practice for Round 5 of the series at Mount Panorama today.

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 More ›

Commercials boost September new vehicle sales »

Motor Trade Association (MTA) said an increased supply of vehicles ex Japan and a strong performance amongst sales of commercial vehicles boosted the overall new vehicle market during September.

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 More ›

Hawke’s Bay apprentice named 2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year »

A Hastings automotive apprentice is celebrating his win after scooping the 2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year Award. Michael Paaymans, 21, who has been with Lodge Auto Centre for three years, was awarded best apprentice after a competition held in Wellington on Saturday 1 October. It was a tight and gruelling day of testing for Michael and three other finalists, with four practical tests and a panel interview in only five hours.

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 More ›

Criticism over 'haste' at V8s exit decision »

Angry Hamilton city councillors are slating city managers for dumping the V8s exit deal on them with no warning. Councillor Martin Gallagher said he and his colleagues were "lambs led to the slaughter".

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 More ›

Draft Land Transport Rule Passenger Service Vehicle Amendment 2012 »

The NZTA have released the Draft Land Transport Rule Passenger Service Vehicle Amendment 2012 covering 26 proposed changes.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 More ›

2012 to be last V8 race for Hamilton »

Hamilton City Council (HCC) and V8 Supercars today announced the early termination of their agreement to stage the annual ITM400 Hamilton V8 Supercars street race.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 More ›

Kiwis skimping on vehicle insurance and servicing »

Results of a Motor Trade Association (MTA) survey looking at the vehicle servicing habits of New Zealand drivers revealed that 14 percent of motorists surveyed did not have any vehicle insurance, 15 percent had third party insurance only, and 70 percent had comprehensive cover on their vehicle. Results also showed that more than half of motorists surveyed failed to service their vehicles regularly.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 More ›