New vehicle sales may have ended last year just over 7000 units down on 2018, but 2019 was still the third-strongest year for the new car industry on record. Along with a further lift in market share for SUVs and a mode; Read More
David Thomson and Richard Bosselman ease into 2020 by looking back at the cars from the year just past that left a real impression. Having considered small, medium, large and luxury cars last weekend, this time they turn to their environmen; Read More
This has been a busy and varied motoring year for Drivesouth editor DavidThomson. He signs off for 2019 by looking back at five of the highs and the one low. African road tripOver a year in the plann; Read More
In an era before cellphones and the internet, stranded motorists relied on two Otago Motor Club Trust vehicles, which began patrolling between Milton and Palmerston 90 years ago. The Morris Minor and Austin Seven were commissioned by the t; Read More
Darryl Wingfield, of Green Island, talks to Shawn McAvinue about his 1963 Ford XM Falcon ute. How long have you owned your ute? About 19 years – it took about four years to do it up. It was a rolling shell when I b; Read More
Kevin Davis, of Evansdale, talks to reporter Shawn McAvinue about his Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. How rare are these Corvettes?There were about 6000 made between 1990 and 1995 but there were only 448 of this model made a; Read More
To me, the reason AC Cobra replicas are such popular collectable toys is not really because of the pedigree. It is more because they offer a very refreshing motoring experience in a brutal sort of way. Modern cars are v; Read More
We have some great vehicles to help tow the toys this summer but that also means it's time to talk about water safety! As the weather gets warmer for many kiwis that means more time in, on or around the water. Keep safe over the summer season with; Read More
Like pavlova and BBQs in the rain, the great Kiwi summer road trip is a New Zealand institution. For many families, the thought of a couple of hours in the car together is frightening. No-one wants to drive to the chorus of “Are we there y; Read More
Life is all about the journey, not the destination — but that doesn’t mean you can’t take that journey in style! If you want to get out with the family, get from A to B, get the adrenaline going, get to secret fishing spots, get exploring or get o; Read More
