What is a catalytic converter?

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What is a catalytic converter?

Catalytic converters (also referred to as ‘cats') have been widely used in vehicle production for over 50 years, and are designed to reduce the emissions produced by your car.

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Renowned Kiwi actress joins MG in brand ambassador role as marque’s celebration of Life commences

Renowned Kiwi actress Claire Chitham has partnered with one of the New Zealand’s fastest growing new vehicle brands, joining MG in a brand ambassador role.

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How to know when your tyres have given up

It is raining and you are driving your family home from evening sports. Visibility is bad and the kids are tired. A car suddenly stops in front of you and so you hit the brakes. The difference between that scenario ending safely or badly could be the state of your tyres.

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Kia EV6 revealed ahead of New Zealand launch

The AA recently learned that the new year has started in electric fashion at Kia, with the marque announcing key specification details of the spectacular new, all-electric, EV6.

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Renault New Zealand announces ARKANA

A new, confident, and seductive SUV coupé, the all-new Renault ARKANA is sure to turn heads when it arrives in New Zealand early this year.

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2022 Mazda CX-30 SP20 MHEV Blackout Edition

Hot off the press, the AA recently heard about Mazda ringing in the New Year with fresh updates to the CX-30 range with the addition of the new SP20 MHEV . . .

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The latest Toyota Land Cruiser achieves impressive results

Recently the new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series has been awarded a 5 star safety rating from ANCAP, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety.

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Top five Used Passenger Imports for 2021

A total of 121,860 used cars were registered in New Zealand during 2021, an increase of 8 per cent when compared with 113,140 in 2020.

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Mazda plants over 100,000 native trees with Trees That Count

The AA was pleased to learn Mazda’s positive environmental impact in collaboration with Trees That Count has reached an important milestone, with over 111,000 native trees now planted throughout New Zealand.

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