Motorsport and F1 news
Verstappen demands upgrades to ‘undrivable’ Red Bull
Max Verstappen claimed his car had been turned into ‘a monster’.
Kiwis McLaughlin, Dixon claim dramatic IndyCar 1-2 finish in Milwaukee
New Zealand dominated the podium in the season’s penultimate race.
Car news and reviews
Now we Cross to: 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross XLS PHEV
A few choice updates are keeping the Eclipse Cross fresh in the PHEV world.
Celestiq in the House: how Cadillac plans to become the Rolls-Royce of cars (again)
We visit Cadillac House in Detroit, home of the 'ultra-luxury' Celestiq.
Does driving a manual car actually make you a better driver?
Is the “Cult of Manual” right to have high and mighty attitude?
Volvo drivers reign supreme in hazard reaction times: study
Research measured response times and converted them into 'reaction age' averages.
Sport news
'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'
Spy: Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar
The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.
Gregor Paul: Can NZ Rugby find the leader it needs to save the game?
OPINION: Looking at the problems the national union faces, and who could fix them.
More Motorsport and F1 News
Red Bull blocks Lawson’s short-term F1 switch: ‘We have our own plans’
The Kiwi had been targeted by Williams, but will remain with his current team.
Norris breathes new life into F1 title run, ends Verstappen's run
McLaren’s Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen’s unbeaten home record.
Eric Thompson: Why F1 should be an Olympic sport
OPINION: It's time to put the fast into 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.
Lawson’s Formula One deadline confirmed by Red Bull advisor
The 22-year-old is still yet to be signed to a team for the 2025 season and beyond.
F1 halftime report: Is Verstappen's dominance fading?
Red Bull are set for a challenge in both the constructors' and drivers' championships
More car news and reviews
Supercars of the Decades, 2000s: Bugatti Veyron
The turn of the century brought us the Bugatti Veyron, a paradigm-shifting supercar.
Hyundai N Vision 74 concept officially heading into production
It started as hydrogen, but production model is likely to be plug-in electric instead.
Hire new-car sales in NZ for August, thanks to boom in rentals
Toyota and Kia SUVs lead the charge for rental sales.
More Motorsport news
Lawson v Ricciardo: Kiwi gets F1 shootout chance against Aussie
Speculation over Red Bull's driver line-up has only increased.
Mercedes driver George Russell stripped of Belgian GP win
An underweight car has denied George Russell victory.
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
Red Bull boss addresses Lawson’s F1 test as pressure builds on Perez
The Kiwi will get roughly 34 laps at Silverstone to prove his worth this week.
Hamilton seals dramatic ninth British GP win
Lewis Hamilton has secured his first Formula One victory in 945 days.