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MTA news
Improper Vehicle Modifications Putting Users At Risk »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging Transport Minister Stephen Joyce to push ahead and introduce vehicle power restrictions for young drivers. A move to investigate restricting access to high-powered or modified cars was signalled in the Government’s Safer Journey’s strategy released several months ago.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 More ›
Record Fine Imposed For Petrol Station Leak »
Three companies found guilty of spilling 10,000 litres of petrol have been ordered to pay the heaviest fine imposed in a regional council case in Auckland.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 More ›
BP CEO Tony Hayward to Step Down and be Succeeded by Robert Dudley »
BP today announced that, by mutual agreement with the BP board, Tony Hayward is to step down as group chief executive with effect from October 1, 2010. He will be succeeded as of that date by fellow executive director Robert Dudley.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 More ›
Zero BAC For Young Drivers Good News For SADD »
The package of measures announced by government yesterday afternoon to tackle our national drink driving problem are welcomed by SADD students nationally.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 More ›
Blood Alcohol Limit Delay Risking Lives Says MTA »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is surprised at today’s announcement that the Government is seeking a further two years of research to determine the benefits to New Zealand’s road toll by reducing the blood alcohol level.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 More ›
MTA Motorsport
Brendon Hartley's Red Bull Axing Confirmed »
New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley has been axed from the Red Bull motorsport junior team.
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 More ›
It's More Than Just Oil. It's Liquid Engineering. »
Youth, international experience and a World Champion in the enduro mix for Castrol Racing.
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 More ›
Dixon Out on the Streets of Toronto »
Scott Dixon was taken out of the Honda Indy Toronto while competing for the lead with thirteen laps to go on the 1.75 mile street circuit in Canada.
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 More ›
Townsville Not So Cool For Castrol's Murph »
Castrol EDGE Racing driver Greg Murphy said both car and driver found conditions trying at Townsville last weekend.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 More ›
Today's motoring news
Honda Showcases CR-Z and Zero Emission Concepts at Geneva 2010
Honda has unveiled two battery electric urban c... More ›
MINI launches Product Design Competition
In keeping with the brand’s “Creati... More ›
Fourth Generation Micra Sets New Global Standard
Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan M... More ›
2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Journey Earn Pet Safe Choice Awards
The Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Journ... More ›
New 2011 Sierra Heavy-Duty
GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali ... More ›
Porsche Presents 918 Spyder High-Performance Concept Sports Car in Geneva
Presenting a high-performance mid-engined conce... More ›
2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it r... More ›
New 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and... More ›









