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Wearing a black jacket, she could be a cop, alerted by nosy neighbors to the funny-looking vehicle tearing around the suburban streets.

She certainly is staring at us intensely as we pilot the bright-white three-wheeled craft down the street, gingerly depressing the brake pedal to make sure we’re under the 30-mph speed limit.

Then we’re around the corner, she disappears from our rearview mirror and we hit the accelerator….  Details

Nissan on Monday announced a significant price increase on the 2010 GT-R. The Japanese automaker said the base 2010 GT-R will start at $81,790, including a $1,000 destination charge. The uplevel 2010 GT-R Premium will start at $84,040, including shipping.

Nissan noted that the new pricing is effective March 21.

In its pricing statement, Nissan pointed out several modest upgrades to …  Details


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Chevrolet kicked off regular production of its highly anticipated 2010 Camaro on Monday here. The automaker told Inside Line that enthusiasts have already ordered 14,000 2010 Camaros, most of which were the top-of-the-line SS V8 model.

“Despite the economic situation, we have 14,000 sold orders, which speaks for itself,” Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan told Inside Line. “It’s pretty encouraging. As we expected, of the 14,000 Camaros sold, the majority are …  Details


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 Boy racers could soon have a venue for drag racing and burnouts if plans for a motorsport park on the outskirts of Palmerston North go ahead.

Developer Paul Barris has been reviewing designs and assessing public demand for a park at the former Golf City site on Railway Rd.

Features would include a racetrack, drifting area, burnout pad, motorbike jump, foam landing pad, recreation area and …  Details