Buying a commercial vehicle can just be the start: accessorising and fitting out a vehicle is a vital part of changing it from suiting everyone, to suiting specific needs. Dave McLeod, of LCV magazine, reports. With the hu; Read More
An unashamedly large SUV with an imposing visual presence, the US-sourced Arcadia is a valuable addition to Holden’s revamped range, writes David Thomson. We Kiwis haven’t had much cause to admit it of late, but sometimes ; Read More
Queenstown rally driver Mike Sheehan is hoping to back up his class win from last month’s Rally of Otago when he lines up for his debut in the International Rally of Whangarei this weekend. After joining the New Zealand Rally Championship ; Read More
It was with patriot pride that Gore’s Derek Ayson noted he was the only New Zealand driver on England’s Pirelli International Rally’s results list — where he placed seventh in the historic category. ‘‘Pretty cool ; Read More
Motorsport's camaraderie has led Gore rally driver Derek Ayson to the other side of the world to compete at the Pirelli International Rally in England today. He will drive a top-spec Historic Group 4 BDG Escort owned by Welsh rally driver ; Read More
Kiwi Mitch Evans claimed a breakthrough Formula E victory in Rome last weekend. Evans (24), who has been chasing his first win since joining the series in 2015, described it as a ‘‘beautiful feeling’’. ‘‘It’s been years since I had; Read More
The Wheels at Wanaka event that evolved over a box of beers in a paddock into a one of the country’s biggest automotive shows, is set to roll into the Southern Lakes town this weekend. West Otago Vintage Club member Peter McDougall said an; Read More
David Thomson takes the new BMW X5 M50 diesel for a test drive and sorts out a bit of sibling rivalry along the way. Sibling rivalry was the name of the game for the previous generation BMW X5, as its time on sale here cam; Read More
A new study has revealed Dunedin is leading the way for electric vehicle ownership in New Zealand. Research carried out by the University of Otago and Dunedin City Council shows the number of electric cars in Dunedin increased from 25 to 5; Read More
Aside from being on his ‘‘bucket list’’, Otago Rally’s two-pass reconnaissance was a key factor in attracting Australian Brendan Reeves to Dunedin. The rally’s reputation precedes it, but for Reeves, widely regarded as Australia’s fastest ; Read More
