Full steam ahead for Veteran Vehicle Run

A selection of veteran cars gathered at the Octagon in Dunedin for the annual Dunedin-Brighton Veteran Vehicle Run. Now in it's 68th year, the event draws many antique automobiles from around the region which have travelled the route many ; Read More

Show draws colourful mix of vehicles

Car enthusiasts mingled with mountain bikers in Queenstown yesterday at Coronet Peak’s Car-nival. The event, which kicked off several summer events at Coronet Peak, saw more than 30 classic, race and electric cars and motorbikes arrive at ; Read More

Bond on road to competitive rally drive

"The car is in one piece, so that’s a good start." As far as an opening gambit goes, Hamish Bond was pretty happy with that. The triple Olympic gold medallist will make his rallying debut at next year’s Otago Rally as a guest drive; Read More

Thrills aplenty in Teretonga Park racing

Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie competes in the F1600 at Teretonga at the weekend. PHOTO: TERRY MARSHALL A significant oil spill on an already wet track brought a slightly early end to proceedings at the motorsport event at Teret; Read More

Girl power: Female drivers flock to speedway

Female drivers at Beachlands speedway include (from left) Alena Johnston (17), Alicia Gillies (20...Female drivers at Beachlands speedway include (from left) Alena Johnston (17), Alicia Gillies (20), Maia Johnston (14), Caitlyn ; Read More

EVs to forefront in 2021 awards

The rise and rise of electric vehicles is confirmed in this year’s New Zealand Car of the Year award contenders, David Thomson writes. A national shift to partly and fully electric motoring shines though in the finalist’s ; Read More

Big day for little engines

Members of the Pioneer Motoring Group cross Clyde Bridge on an outing on Saturday. PHOTO: TRACIE BARRETT The hills surrounding Clyde reverberated with the sounds of one- and two-cylinder vehicles last weekend when members of the P; Read More

Collector's dream: Rare Holdens for sale in Christchurch; $300k car on offer

A collection of rare Holden cars is up for sale in Christchurch, with one expected to fetch a price over $300,000.The collection is on offer at Turners Cars in Christchurch and all will go under the hammer on November 20. The 1996 Ho; Read More

Vintage car recovered after more than a year trapped in building

A 1930 Dodge is salvaged from the wreckage of the former Wolfenden and Russell building yesterday morning. PHOTO: SUPPLIED It may not have been able to dodge a falling roof, but a vintage car which survived a fire in the Wolfenden; Read More

'Humbled' Gilmour first woman to race for McLaren

Emma Gilmour could not have fitted into her new team’s kit better — in both senses of the word. The Dunedin rally driver has become the first woman to slip on the uniform of McLaren Racing. She has signed with the team, founded by ; Read More

Top