For parents of teens who despair of the time their offspring spend in the virtual world, Hugo Allan is proof that time is not necessarily wasted. The 17-year-old, who hails from Jack’s Point, Queenstown, is a rarity in motorsport, coming t; Read More
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
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
There’s an all-electric member of Peugeot’s latest 208 hatchback, and David Thomson has been checking it out. WHAT’S NEW? When Peugeot’s engineers began work on the latest 208 compact hatchback, th; Read More
Mazda has joined the electric cause with its new MX-30, and its clean-green credentials extend to far more than its means of propulsion. David Thomson reports after a spell behind the wheel of the flagship Takami variant. ; Read More
New Zealand’s favourite Hyundai, the Tucson, was recently launched in new fourth generation guise. David Thomson tries the N-Line variant for size. What’s new?From decidedly different, to mainstream,; Read More
"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
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
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
A recently announced finalist for 2021 New Zealand Car of the Year honours, the Mercedes-Benz EQA is put through its paces by David Thomson. What’s new?It’s a rare thing indeed for the same car maker; Read More
