What does the badge really mean? Our guide to designations and definitions!

Badges are commonly used by all automobile manufacturers around the world, but what do they mean? They may look like a secret code but this combination of letters is designed to help you understand the standard of trim, finishings and extras. Thes; Read More

Our guide to car sales yard talk

Ever found yourself scratching your head while looking at a vehicle for sale advert or reading a review? You're not the only one! Buying your next vehicle can be tricky at the best of times with things like deposits, finance, trade-ins, appraisals; Read More

Old fire truck goes full circle

More than 20 years ago, Lex Robb was driving along a Christchurch road when he saw something that made him jam on the brakes. Fire chief of the Balfour Volunteer Fire Brigade at the time, he had seen a vehicle he recognised from years ago.; Read More

Man of many parts on the move

Last orders . . . The familiar sight of Geoff Omnet in the Smash Palace office will be no more. PHOTO: SALLY BROOKER One of Oamaru’s landmark businesses is moving after more than three decades. Au; Read More

Dixon bemused by crucial Indy 500 call

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon believes the decision not to halt proceedings in the dying stages of the Indy 500 may have cost him a second victory at the prestigious race. Photo: Photosport The 2008 champion was running right behind leade; Read More

Electric rally car set to fire up

New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon is about to drive his revolutionary electric rally car for the first time. Paddon and his small team in Cromwell have been working on the concept for almost two years and are now set for the next step; Read More

“You can bring the noise” Shawn McAvinue talks to the Tribal Nations MC

Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club Otago ambassador Gazza McLennan and his daughter Emily McLennan (16) and 2010 Harley-Davidson Road King and fellow club members. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE In a series, reporter ; Read More

The Drivesouth top 5 Holden models of all time

With the looming end of the iconic Holden brand, we thought we would take a look back at the history of all things Holden, and highlight our top 5 favourite Holden models ever produced. ; Read More

Scala a sweeter litre than expected

Skoda’s new Corolla-sized hatchback, the Scala, has been out and about on Kiwi roads since the end of last year. DavidThomson finally gets behind the wheel. What’s new?Skoda’s rise from the fringes t; Read More

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