Exhilarating, distinctive ride
Chris Williams slips behind the wheel of a Toyota Supra to discover what all the fuss is about. What’s new? When an exciting new model of car is born into the world, fans go wild. Hard-cased adults; Read More
A sense of purpose
Bill Richardson Transport Museum volunteer Norm Beer treats his time at the museum like a job. FOR more than nine years, Norman Beer has been one of the unsung heroes at Transport World. So why do; Read More
‘I just want to get it on the road’ Shawn McAvinue talks to Michael Lobb about his purple '75 Bedford CF Van
In a three-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue asks Wendy and Michael Lobb, of Fairfield, about some of their eye-catching automobiles. For the final instalment, Michael talks about his 1975 Bedford CF van. Q: When did yo; Read More
BMW hatch goes front-wheel-drive
What’s new? The last holdout for rearwheel-drive among small prestige hatchbacks has finally transferred to the front-wheeldrive pack. This new-generation machine is based on the same underpinnings used by the BMW X1 and X2, as w; Read More
Winter roads are dicey - drive to the conditions
Every year in around the country, adverse weather conditions contribute to crashes on our roads. Crashes generally occur because people haven’t adjusted their driving to take weather conditions into account. It’s important that you allow extra tim; Read More
Engine rebuild to be filmed for educational video
Building a new engine for their Toyota 86 for the South Island Endurance Series has a dual purpose for a Queenstown-based team. Ben Silcock and Andre Simon are cofounders of the High Performance Academy, which provides online training sol; Read More
Car dealerships cut staff numbers
Car dealerships in Dunedin and across Otago have had to lay off staff. Southern Motor Group, Cooke Howlison and Carbase have all gone through some sort of resizing due to the economic impact of Covid-19. Southern Motor; Read More
Holden has a hold on his heart
"Part of the family" .. Michael Lobb and his 1970 Holden HG Monaro GTS coupe. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE In a three-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue ask; Read More
More competition believed possible
The Commerce Commission believes cheaper petrol prices for consumers are achievable. In a recent market study into the retail fuel sector, the commission said an active wholesale market did not exist in New Zealand and had not existed sinc; 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
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