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SUVs now the vehicle of choice »
NZers are now opting for SUVs more than any other vehicle, with large car sales plunging the most. NZTA figures released indicate that SUVs occupy a 29 percent share of the market.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 More ›
Biofuels firm may list on NZX »
The pioneering biofuels developer LanzaTech is considering listing on the New Zealand stock exchange, after it announced it had secured more than US$50 million in new funding from international and local investors.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 More ›
GM regains the top spot in global automaking »
Detroit — After three years of settling for second place, General Motors reclaimed its title as the world’s largest automaker in 2011, a year when its sales grew in every region of the globe while Toyota sales were hampered by major natural disasters.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 More ›
Average age of cars, trucks hits 10.8 years, sets record »
Americans are holding onto their cars and trucks longer than ever.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 More ›
2011 used imports - oldest average age on record »
NZTA data covering 2011 fleet and registration statistics shows the average age of a used imported vehicle was 8.64 years – the oldest on record.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 More ›
MTA Motorsport
Ford NZ gets in behind new V8SuperTourers »
With the very first Ford V8SuperTourer racecar chassis arriving in Auckland on 8 August, organisers of the new V8SuperTourer racing series have also confirmed that Ford New Zealand will support the new series.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›
GMR Drivers Ready to Attach Success to the Paperclip »
Greg Murphy Racing's four Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series drivers head to Queensland Raceway for Round 4 of the series this weekend, and are ready to upset some of the local teams who use the Willowbank venue as their test facility.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›
Legendary Kiwi Sportsman raises $ 144,000 for Charity »
New Zealand speedway legend Barry Briggs celebrates his 76th birthday in December. But nobody seems to have told the Christchurch born Briggo.
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 More ›
Teenager's sights set on grand prix »
Mitch Evans might be a 16-year-old schoolboy, but he feels he's overdue for a win in the New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild.
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 More ›
Today's motoring news
Motorsport: Evans in cruise control
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Motorsport: Lyons wins after Ross grabs early lead
For two tumultuous laps series points leader St... More ›
Motorsport: On the fast track to Formula One
Think you're the next Jenson Button? Want to ch... More ›
Motorsport: Ready to rumble
One of the stalwarts of New Zealand motor racin... More ›
Motorsport: Bold Brit starting to hit his straps
One of the English drivers who has made the tri... More ›
Motorsport: Ferrari's young star in town
If the most successful racing team in the histo... More ›
Motorsport: Jonny Reid to V8 SuperTourers
Former A1GP driver Jonny Reid has joined the V8... More ›
Motorsport: Jonny Reid signs up for SuperTourers
Former A1GP driver Jonny Reid has joined the V8... More ›
