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Friday, 25 May 2012

The 389-cubic-inch overhead-cam V-8 holds a sweet spot in many aging hearts, but their grandchildren are more likely to lust after a 1-terabyte hard drive streaming video to a high-resolution screen.

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World's most expensive parking spot?

Friday, 25 May 2012

So you think parking in the CBD is expensive? How about paying US$1 million (NZ$1.32m) for a parking spot? That’s how much an undercover space in Manhattan is expected to go for, according to the New York Post. Read more

The 250km traffic jam

Friday, 25 May 2012

If you think your drive to work is bad, consider this. Read more

Moronic: Rolled ute caught on video

Thursday, 24 May 2012

A video of a Cromwell man rolling his ute down Little Valley Rd, near the Alexandra clock, has appeared on You Tube. Read more

Future shocks for EV makers

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Timing is a big deal in the automotive industry. If you don't have a player in the sectors that are firing, you're threatened not only with poor profits but with extinction. The opposite is also true: getting into a sector that's new, where there are significant technology costs and few sales, is fraught with danger. Development costs may never be recouped, and sluggish sales may mean a hit is taken on every unit sold. If protracted, the result may also be terminal. Read more

Toyota plans big brother for 86 sports car

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

A re-energised Toyota says it will build cars that are ''fun to drive'' again, as demonstrated by its forthcoming sports car, the 86, but more could be on the way. Read more

Unusual requests made to order

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

A knowledge of international laws governing protected species and an intimate understanding of patterns for Middle Eastern jockey clubs are not things the average Rolls-Royce craftsman may be expected to know when taking on a position with the exclusive car maker. Read more

BMW to build 'Beggar's Edition' SUV

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Beggars, it seems, can be choosers when it comes to BMWs in China. Read more

Supercar pile-up captured on video

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

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Steve Jobs wanted to build Apple iCar

Monday, 21 May 2012

Former Apple boss Steve Jobs also wanted a slice of the car industry, according to an Apple board member. Read more

New R1 a better bike for the buck

Monday, 21 May 2012

What's the biggest difference between reviewing cars and testing motorcycles? Read more

Dean Martin's 'batmobile' for sale

Monday, 21 May 2012

For sale on the internet is a rare Ghia once owned by Dean Martin, with the seller expecting to receive more than US$199,500 (NZ$259,000). Read more

Content written by Dave Moore and The Press. Additional content by Trade Me's Mike O'Donnell ("MOD").