June-July car sales top pre-Covid levels
New and used car sales in June and July exceeded pre-Covid levels, but dealerships say they are preparing for more difficult months ahead. Southern Motor Group managing director Ken Cummings said his yards had had a turnaround; Read More
Modified hot rod ‘a handful’, but loving it
"A blast" .Keri Wilson, of Green Island, and his 1936 Ford hot rod. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE Keri Wilson, of Green Island, talks to motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue about his 1936 Ford hot rod. ; Read More
THE NITTY-GRITTY OF EV TOURING
New Zealand's EV infrastructure is improving all the time, but is still not matched to the capabilities and demands of the new generation of extended-range electric vehicles. Such vehicles — those capable of covering 250km or more on; Read More
First e-SUV to drive EV sales
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan recently unveiled its new electric coupe crossover, the Ariya, claiming a single-charge range of up to 600km. The crossover SUV comes in two- and fourwheel drive with either a 65kWh or 90kWh battery pack.; Read More
EQC worth the wait
Tesla may be riding high on the stock markets, but vehicles to rival its EV ambitions are arriving at pace. They include Mercedes-Benz’s new EQC, which David Thomson has just taken on his longest all electric journey.; Read More
Worthy addition to VW range
Compact crossover SUVs are all the rage just now, and Volkswagen is looking for a slice of action with two recent additions to its local range, the T-Cross and T-Roc. David Thomson tries the smaller of the two, the T-Cross, for size.; Read More
A beginner's guide to off-roading
We live in a country that’s perfect for off-roading thanks to an extensive network of country roads and tracks, but what exactly do you need if you’re looking at taking up the hobby? It helps for beginners to always be prepared, so here ar; Read More
Fantastic field for 20th Catlins rally
Andrew Graves, of Gore, in his Mitsubishi EVO 3. Graves is aiming for win number five in the event, having contested every Catlins Coast Rally since 1999. Photo: Becky Ladbrook — Fast Exposure THE Catlins Coast Rally celebrate; Read More
Van makes kindy accessible to all
Kindergarten is for everyone . . . Celebrating the official handover of the new Oamaru Kindergarten Association van are (from left) North Otago Motor Group owner Peter Robinson, Rotary Club of Oamaru president Blai; Read More
O’Meara-Hunt named group’s first female pro driver
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Walker goes from hero to zero and back
- Apr 02, 2023
Blistering drive secures record win
- Apr 02, 2023
The allure of Otago Rally
- Mar 31, 2023
Otago’s trio at the top
- Mar 24, 2023