http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Motoring headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=9 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631817&ref=rss ADELAIDE - The traditional Holden-Ford rivalry will not be killed off by V8 Supercar racing's bid to woo other manufacturers into the sport, according to its chief Tony Cochrane.Cochrane said the new regulations for cars involved... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:55:49 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631718&ref=rss The inhabitants of Sao Paulo are about to get a rude awakening this weekend, when the sound of IndyCar V8 engines boom off the buildings surrounding the street circuit in Brazil's largest and richest city.For the first time in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631582&ref=rss The colour brown, say those in the know, is all about stability and reliability. American Indians believe it represents the power of self-discipline. The Celts have it down for creativity and strength. Not so Winston Churchill. He... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631717&ref=rss Danica Patrick's stint with Nascar seems in the distant past for her right now.Patrick is back with the IndyCar Series after three races in Nascar's second-tier Nationwide series, and she can't wait for the season to get under... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631716&ref=rss The Australian V8 Supercars are back on home soil for the first time this year for the third round of the series this weekend at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide. The burning question is can Jamie Whincup make it six from six? The TeamVodafone... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631657&ref=rss Months of anticipation and speculation finally come to a close as the 2010 Formula One season begins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Michael Schumacher will mark his return to racing.Schumacher leads perhaps F1's most competitive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631656&ref=rss Formula One champion Jenson Button's move to McLaren is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing decisions of the season.Button left constructors' champion Brawn GP in November just before it was taken over by Mercedes.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631654&ref=rss Spurred on by the enthusiastic arrival of Fernando Alonso and a disastrous 2009, Ferrari will head into the Formula One season as the championship favourite with a bit of a chip on its shoulder.Last year, the Italian team had... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631585&ref=rss The US state of New Jersey two years ago banned the use of handheld cellphones at the wheel. Since then, police have booked 224,725 drivers for talking or texting, by far the most tickets of any state. The standard fine is US$100... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631580&ref=rss A boxy Toyota aimed at the youth market in the United States isn't expected to go on sale here anytime soon, despite the carmaker studying its potential for New Zealand.The five-door Rukus will enter the Australian market in May/June,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631579&ref=rss Part of the Government's Safer Journeys plan for improved road safety includes doing away with the contentious right-turn rule, introduced in 1977. Last week on this page we ran some of the letters about the rule that the Good Oil... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631615&ref=rss SAN DIEGO - A law firm for the driver who says his Toyota Prius sped out of control in California doesn't plan to sue the Japanese automaker.The Gomez Law Firm issued a statement, saying it represents James Sikes.It was unclear... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:13:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631634&ref=rss ADELAIDE - V8 Supercar racing will offer one of the richest prizes in Australian sport, with a A$2 million ($2.5 million) cash bonus for any driver who can win its newly-created Grand Slam in a single season.The Grand Slam will... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:57:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631630&ref=rss The official line is that Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton go to Bahrain for the opening grand prix of the 2010 season this weekend less concerned about beating each other than they are about confirming that their McLaren matches... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:50:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631614&ref=rss SAO PAULO - Scott Dixon feels the IndyCar Series title escaped from his hands in 2009. He knows what he needs to do to keep that from happening again in 2010.Dixon arrives for the season-opener in Sao Paulo on Sunday full of confidence... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:18:50 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631562&ref=rss Is 2010 Formula One's last roll of the dice? Could be. Despite all the hype about this season and Michael Schumacher's return to rattle a few cages, I have a sneaking suspicion if the wheels fall off this year, she's all over rover.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:50:50 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631544&ref=rss ADELAIDE - Those joking New Zealand driver Greg Murphy's arrival at Paul Morris Motorsport is part of a team strategy to get more seniors' parking places be warned.Murphy, who has teamed with fellow veteran Russell Ingall for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:26:37 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631546&ref=rss ADELAIDE - Ford's new No.1 man Mark Winterbottom says there are no excuses for failure after his best ever start in his quest for a maiden V8 Supercar championship.Winterbottom sits second in the points standings going into this... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:39:58 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631551&ref=rss WASHINGTON - US government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks following Toyota's recall of more than eight million vehicles for safety problems.David Strickland, head... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:14:59 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10631361&ref=rss NEW YORK - Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the United States. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.Experts on consumer psychology say the relentless... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:56 +1200