Cars
Car industry warns too many people driving on worn tyres
Car experts are warning of far too many bald tyres on the roads. They say lower frequency Warrant of Fitness inspections means drivers who don't regularly check their tyres remain unaware of how… Audio
The sobering science of drinking and driving
Waikato University research shows that drinking socially makes it harder to tell when you're too drunk to drive - and even a low blood alcohol level makes our driving unsafe. Audio
The sobering science of drinking and driving
Waikato University research shows that drinking socially makes it harder to tell when you're too drunk to drive - and even a low blood alcohol level makes our driving unsafe.
AudioOur Changing World for 14 December 2017
Some sobering science advice about why drinking alcohol and driving cars don't go together well, and Koraunui School gets curious about their neighbourhood during a Bioblitz. Audio
Don't drive in a dunger over summer!
As we head into the summer months when more cars will be on our roads - it's a good time to think about car safety. So what should you look for when choosing a new car? - especially if it's for… Audio
Holden Museum opens
New Plymouth man Steve Fabish and his wife have just opened their very own museum devoted to Holden cars. He's been collecting the vehicles for years, and says he opened the museum because he just… Audio, Gallery
Autonomous ships on the horizon
Self-driving cars, driverless trucks, and airliners that fly on autopilot. They'll soon be commonplace. But how about crewless ships? New Zealand interest in the technology - which could allow ships… Audio
Driver pride leads to arrogance, frustration
A survey by AA has found we are likely to hold our own driving in higher regard than that of other drivers', and that all in all, many of us are not as courteous as we like to think we are. Audio
Chinese govt signals ban on petrol, diesel vehicles
China, the world's biggest car sales market, has become the latest country to say it will ban the sale of diesel and petrol vehicles. Toyota New Zealand chief executive Alistair Davis joins us to… Audio
'Time for the Government to act' on smoking in cars ban
A letter published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today shows one in five children are exposed to second hand smoke each week. Video, Audio
Thousands of Hyundai and Kia cars recalled
Hyundai and Kia Motors have been forced to recall 240,000 cars after a tip-off from a whistleblower.
Alan Gibbs: Luxury cars and laissez-faire economics
One of New Zealand wealthiest – and most outspoken – businessmen, Alan Gibbs is also a life-long car enthusiast. He talks to Kim Hill about his life and love of motor cars. Audio, Gallery
Aucklanders spend 4 weeks a year stuck in traffic
Auckland's traffic is now worse than Hong Kong's, with those who drive to work spending 172 hours - or four working weeks - a year stuck in congestion, a new traffic index shows.
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester walks away from horror car crash
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and a colleague were involved in a head-on car accident as they were leaving the Holocaust Memorial. Video, Audio
The end of the car era?
More car factories are closing. Motoring journalist Allan Dick talks about whether we're witnessing the end of the car. Audio
McLaren supercars head south
Thirty McLaren supercars are boarding a Cook Strait ferry as drivers from around the world make a tour of the homeland of company founder, Bruce McLaren. Audio
Cars that talk to each other could save lives - experts
Imagine a world where your car is people proof - no matter how bad the other drivers are - they are unlikely to crash into you. Eric Frykberg talks about the possibilities offered by new technology. Audio
Young people put the brakes on driving
Fewer young people are learning to drive. And automotive analyst Dave Moore talks about the Toyota Hilux Moose Test fail. Audio
The End of Aussie Fords
The last Australian-made Ford has rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of more than 90 years of car-making. We ask motoring commentator Allan Dick what this means for the automotive industry.
…1 in 10 NZ cars caught up in massive global recall
Kathryn Ryan talks with Motor Industry Association Chief Executive David Crawford over the massive recall of cars worldwide with suspected faulty airbags. Up to 300,000 NZ cars are affected by the… Audio
