Motoring
Tough new brake tests for heavy vehicles
04:55PM
New tougher brake tests for heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses and motor caravans came into use in most of the lower North Island today.
Ministerial BMW last in its class in fuel-economy rally
By PAUL EASTON - The Dominion Post
The Government's new BMW limousines have finished bottom of their class for fuel economy in the Energywise Rally.
Holden mum on new car speculation
AAP
Holden has declined to comment on reports it is planning to build a compact four-cylinder car at its Adelaide manufacturing facility.
Honda wins energy efficiency rally
A Honda Civic Hybrid has won this week's AA Energywise four-day rally for completing the distance at the least cost.
More Motoring Stories
- Teams arrive for Ford and Holden face-off
- Every drop counts in fuel-saving rally
- Drivers rude and impatient in carparks - AA Insurance
- Nostalgia rules as classic cars pull in crowds
- Insurance for people tyred of life
- Fuel-saving car rally kicks off in Auckland
- Hands-free mobile plan 'false security'
- Top Gear Live is coming to NZ
- German govt 'ready to help Opel'
- Aussies mulls debt guarantee for car dealers
- LEXUS IS-F - Mellow bellow
COMMODORE VE SPORTWAGON
The Press
This new Holden is so pretty that to call it a wagon is like calling a Versace cocktail dress a frock, says DAVE MOORE.
Consistency earns Scott top spot
Hamilton driver Kayne Scott found reward for his consistency in the third round of the New Zealand V8 motor racing championship at Ruapuna in Christchurch yesterday.
Injured Webber hopes for February return
- Air NZ crash speculation 'destructive'
- Heidi Klum's 'bag of teeth' shocks TV host
- Mary-Kate Olsen reportedly pregnant
- Outrage over students using park for sex
- Drunken mayhem in Christchurch 'shocking'
- Whale 'stranding' a ruse
- Cyclist who died in mountain bike event named
- Cops hail cannabis haul
- Dating experts slam Jennifer Aniston
- Flutey gets his black jersey - Nonu's one
A GOER: A new study has found people who like to give their cars names are quite normal, as many cars have recognisable 'faces' which help humans to identify with them.
• Read more
Webber wants quick return
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber is hoping to recover from his broken leg in time for the first test of his Red Bull team's new car on February 10.
Before you buy: read our reviews
Before you buy, check our reviews. Fairfax motoring writers check out some hot (and not so hot) wheels.