How the automotive industry is helping with the COVID-19 pandemic

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How the automotive industry is helping with the COVID-19 pandemic

Countries across the globe are facing unprecedented shortages of healthcare supplies needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and companies that have been unable to operate in their normal form of . . .

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Additional safeguards to help keep your car germ-free

Even though we’re now in Alert Level 3, cars should still only be used for accessing essential services, such as going to the supermarket or pharmacy, or for going to work.

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Buying a safe first car

Often the journey to buying a first car is a family affair. You might be a parent passing down your own vehicle to your son or daughter, secretly excited that . . .

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A history of NZ number plates

Every car has two, and bikes and trailers only need one, but when were number plates introduced? And how are the numbers and letter combinations determined? We explain all below.

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Sustainability in the car industry

It’s a commonly known fact that new cars are built to adhere to strict emissions and lower fuel economy requirements, but did you now that some cars have certain features . . .

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The evolution of in-car sat nav

We’ve come a long way from navigating road trips using large fold-out maps that often led to confusion, arguing and, inevitably, asking a stranger for directions.

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Three features designed to make cars tougher

The world we live in isn’t always the most hospitable of places, and you only need to see the evening news to see plenty of examples of extreme weather events . . .

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Cars that put the fun back into driving

According to a recent AA Insurance Lifestyles survey, over one in four New Zealanders are driving less than they did a year ago.

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Modernise your car with these gadgets

Did you know that the average age of a car in New Zealand is approximately 14.4 years old?

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Revealed: The stats behind car park dings

A trip to the supermarket often starts with the dreaded drive around a full car park, searching for a parking space whilst doing your best to dodge stray trollies.

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