Burt Munro Challenge 2023 - Bluff Hill Climb Highlights

No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade

The rumble of thunder may have come from above or below in Invercargill this week. A thousand or so combustion engines mixed with stormy weather as motorcyclists from near and far arrived for this year’s Burt Munro Challenge. In wh; Read More

Rain no match for first day of Burt Munro

Invercargill's streets have come alive once again with the hum of bikes for the Burt Munro Challenge. After being cancelled last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the region's most popular events was back on track with Southlan; Read More

Drivesouth signing off for the year

Pay attention and show consideration. Those are my key tips for safe festive season motoring as Drivesouth signs off for the year. As well as staying safe, I hope readers will also take as many steps as possible to make the upcoming break ; Read More

Paddon expecting close fight with ‘Giz’

It is a rare rallying event on New Zealand soil when Hayden Paddon is not the centre of attention.But the Cromwell-based driver knows more eyes might be on a special guest than himself at Rally New Zealand this weekend. Paddon is a w; Read More

Getting ready to rally

Back in the world championship for the first time since 2012, Rally New Zealand roars into life in Auckland late next week. Several Otago competitors, and dozens of Otago fans are heading to the event, including Drivesouth’s David Thomson. Today, ; Read More

Petrolheads in heaven at Autospectacular

Car enthusiasts rolled into Dunedin on Saturday for an Autospectacular event showcasing a range of vehicles owned by local motorheads. More than 100 people were lined up outside the Edgar Centre at 11am, eager to get their eyes on a histor; Read More

Autospectacular hits top gear with Darlin’ pin-up pageant

Just when you thought the Dunedin Autospectacular could not get any racier, a pin-up pageant has been added to tomorrow’s annual show at the Edgar Centre. After a few years of hiccups thanks to Covid-19, the inaugural Dunedin Darlin’ pin-u; Read More

Creating world-class vehicles, living the dream

In a city where dreams are possible and the worlds of skill and vision align — new inventions are born and barriers are broken. When Invercargill man Jacob (Jake) Apiata made the move to France in 2011, he never imagined he would be living; Read More

Dunedin man performing electrifying feats of automotive, marine engineering

Powering through the Shotover River in an electric jet-boat could be an experience many would pay top dollar for.For James Hardisty, of Dunedin, it was simply another day at the office. The man behind Dunedin company EV-lution was ta; Read More