http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Motoring headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:04 +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=10785071&ref=rss New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon has made steady progress during day two of Rally Sweden to improve his placing among Super 2000 World Rally Championship contenders from sixth to fourth.The Kiwi production world rally champion... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784887&ref=rss Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon endured a frustrating start to Rally Sweden overnight and lies sixth among the the Super 2000 World Rally Championship contenders and 27th overall.It is Paddon and co-driver John Kennard's first... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:26:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784878&ref=rss Jari-Matti Latvala of Finland leads by 16.8 seconds from compatriot Mikko Hirvonen after the first day of the Rally Sweden on Friday, local time.The two Finns exchanged the lead throughout the day but Latvala stayed top after winning... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:54:27 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784873&ref=rss Ferrari finished Formula One's first preseason test on a high note as Fernando Alonso was fastest in the latest session.The Spanish double world champion had a quickest lap of 1 minute, 18.877 seconds to go seven-tenths of a second... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:20:35 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784493&ref=rss Supermarket carparks are ideal for garnering opinion on new vehicles - either shoppers will keep walking past with their trolleys or take a second look on the way to their cars.But, with Hyundai's new sports car, the Veloster, I... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784485&ref=rss Aston Martin and Zagato present their latest creation The relationship between Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato spans more than 50 years and has spawned classics like the DB4GT Zagato and the DB7 Zagato.Now they have... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784582&ref=rss Jeremy Clarkson has topped a poll of the celebrities Britons would least like to share a driving adventure with, according to research by Continental Tyres.The Top Gear presenter was rated as the worst person to share a 4x4 drive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:05 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784726&ref=rss The dilemma: Kylee in Browns Bay wants Buyers' Guide to help decide between apples and oranges. She and her husband have narrowed their next car choice to two, but they're completely different."We just want something that's roomy... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784722&ref=rss Ever wondered why some cars have their front wheels driven, while others are driven by their rear wheels?It used to be that almost all cars, with the exception of odd ones out like Citroen, DKW and Saab, used rear-wheel drive (RWD),... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784719&ref=rss Just one point separates the leading contenders in the 2012 Cody's D1NZ National Drifting Championship and it's Cole Armstrong who has his nose in front of Mike Whiddett heading into the fourth round of the national series.At the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784715&ref=rss Make practicality your sole focus when driving, advises Liz Dobson Flat shoes are best for driving, high heels are risky, and bare feet are inadvisable.Jandals seem to be the footwear of choice in New Zealand during summer, but... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784487&ref=rss Kiwis cashing in on the exchange rate and buying Jaguars direct from British dealers is one reason why the carmaker has cut its prices by upwards of 20 per cent.It is part of a realignment after the company recorded just 45 sales... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784476&ref=rss Here's the great thing about the Volvo S60: it's stylish, full of character and the range is incredibly broad. Here's the problem with the S60: it's still struggling to get noticed.You only have to look at Volvo's overall sales... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784472&ref=rss Just because the Holden Cruze SRi-V has five doors, a bright-red badge and a turbo, don't assume that it's a warm hatch. Just because the SRi-V is a small car from Korea, don't assume that it's dull A-to-B transport, either.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784469&ref=rss New Zealanders bought 7499 new passsenger cars in January, the highest monthly total since 2008 and the second highest since Motor Industry Association records began in 1975."The strong start to the year is hopefully an indication... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784465&ref=rss The Association of Global Automakers (AGA) is cranky that US President Barack Obama looked only at Ford, Chrysler and General Motors vehicles at the recent Washington motor show.The AGA flew in executives from around the world when... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784764&ref=rss The New Zealand Grand Prix, being held at Manfeild this weekend, is one of only two Grand Prix run outside the grasp of Formula One (the other is Macau) and is the first GP meeting on the FIA international motor sport calendar.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:26:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784763&ref=rss New Zealand's Production World Rally champion Hayden Paddon, and co-driver John Kennard, start their tilt at the 2012 FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship this weekend on the snow-covered roads of Sweden.It will be the first... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:22:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784708&ref=rss People who use marijuana before driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a car crash as those not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a Canadian analysis of previous studies.Experts at Dalhousie University in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:03 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10784649&ref=rss Mercedes' 2011 car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of this season's new batch of competitors.Nico Rosberg was quickest around the Jerez circuit with a lap time of 1 minute,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:36:24 +1200