The AA’s Guide to Hybrid Acronyms

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The AA’s Guide to Hybrid Acronyms

Confused with the ever-changing landscape of hybrid acronyms? Just when you thought you understood the difference between a hybrid and a PHEV, along comes a mild-hybrid-plus and the impressively named super-hybrid.

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Transport Policy Roundup Nov 2024: Top 10 Highest Grossing Speed Cameras in New Zealand

At the AA, we’re focused on road safety and keeping New Zealand drivers informed. Speed cameras play a vital role in reducing accidents, but they also generate significant revenue—raising questions . . .

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Batteries are boring... until they fail!

Car batteries. Snoozefest, right? Unlike toys, cars come with batteries included and chances are you don’t give your battery a second thought. That is, until something goes wrong.

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Top towing tips

We share expert tips on how to safely tow a trailer.

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Five epic New Zealand road trips for spring

Auckland to Dargaville, via Whangārei and Cape Rēinga. 770km.

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Audi Ice Experience 2024

It’s been a minute since the AA attended the Audi Ice Experience. Twelve years in fact, but who’s counting, right?

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Avon's guide to buying a used car

So, you have just found that used car you were looking for. It ticks all your boxes, it’s the right colour, drives well, smells nice inside.

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Dealing with the dreaded deadlock

Do you have a spare car key? It’s vital to have one. Not only will it save a lot of hassle if you lose the key you usually use, it . . .

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Top tips for understanding your EV's battery

By Kathy Catton

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Everything you didn’t know about EV servicing

So, you’ve got an EV. Great! But now that you’re now driving engine-free, don’t think that you can skip vehicle servicing.

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