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Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

`Tis the season for fundraising trail-bike rides. There are two on in Otago this weekend (see the events section below) and another next Saturday in Bannockburn.

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Govt funds may help Rally NZ stay on WRC calendar

Govt funds may help Rally NZ stay on WRC calendar

A contribution from the Government's major events development fund will play an important role in helping Rally New Zealand secure their position on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar for 2011 and beyond.

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Porsche takes top spot in dependability study

Porsche takes top spot in dependability study

Porsche shot to the top of a closely watched study of long-term vehicle dependability, overtaking US and Japanese rivals, J.D. Power and Associates says.

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QLDC Mayor encourages the 'right way' pledge

Hundreds of individuals, families and employees, to date, had signed up to travel the 'Right Way' in the Queenstown Lakes District for the month of March.

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Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem

Honda will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks in the United States because of braking system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired.

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Nearly 500 Holden Cruzes recalled

Nearly 500 Holden Cruzes recalled

An investigation of a potential fuel leak issue affecting a popular small Holden has now triggered a recall of almost 500 cars in New Zealand.

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Public want drink drive limit lowered for over 20s: MTA

A Motor Trade Association (MTA) poll has found that most New Zealanders think the Government should lower the drink drive limit for drivers over 20.

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Motorsport Monday - March 15

Motorsport Monday - March 15

It certainly is an action-packed edtion this week, with IndyCar carnage, the F1 opener results and controversy surrounding the V8 Supercars' stewards' calls. 

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Briatore rules out F1 return

Briatore rules out F1 return

Former Renault team chief Flavio Briatore vowed he has left Formula One for good, despite having a lifetime ban from the series overturned.

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Ford ECOnetic set to steal green scene

Ford ECOnetic set to steal green scene

Shuffle over Toyota and Mini, Ford is determined to win the green war with what is set to take the title of New Zealand's most fuel-efficient car.

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Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

Island Park Speedway is offering its supporters a chance to feel the horsepower, smell the methanol and see New Zealand's toughest super saloon drivers take to the track tonight for a teams' event.

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Automakers show off hybrids at Geneva Auto Show

Automakers show off hybrids at Geneva Auto Show

Hybrid or hype? More and more automakers rolled out their newest hybrids, or announced plans to do so, at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, begging the question: Is the future now, or is this just attention-grabbing while the real powerhouse of the automotive world remains king combustion?

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India set to host F1 race from 2011

India is set to host a Formula One race starting in 2011.

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New York Prius crash investigated

New York Prius crash investigated

Federal safety regulators are gathering information after a suburban New York driver told police that a Toyota Prius accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall.

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Brawn honoured by Queen

Brawn honoured by Queen

Ross Brawn has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for guiding his team to last season's Formula One championship.

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Otago Rally reduced price cut-off today

The Otago Rally organisers want to remind teams that the closing date for entries at a reduced price is today, Friday, March 12.

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China passenger car sales up 55% in Feb

China's passenger car sales climbed 55% from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.

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Otago Rally announces new Classic Challenge Trophy

Classic rally competitors will be vying for the new Classic Challenge Trophy this year, which will be held jointly between the Otago Rally and the Wairarapa Rally.

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Moss falls down elevator shaft at London home

Moss falls down elevator shaft at London home

Former Formula One driver Stirling Moss has broken both ankles and hurt his back in a fall down an elevator shaft at his London home.

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Motorsport Monday - March 8

Motorsport Monday - March 8

Motocross, enduro racing on four wheels and two, plus a little bit of a boost for John McIntyre. We've got it all right here in Motorsport Monday.

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