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Ticket to Ride

Donavan Edwards explains how to take your vehicle overseas with a carnet de passage.

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Powered Up

Electric cars are well and truly here to stay - but just how practical are they? The AA's motoring experts put three to the test.

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After the Crash

On May 12, a momentary lapse on the road led to the death of three American students. Dylan Thomsen talks to some of those affected by the crash.

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A Rare Treat

Donovan Edwards visits Hans Compter, who has around 150 vintage cars in his collection - including one which was once owned by Eva Peron.

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Audis on Ice

Andrew Bayliss loses control at the Audi Ice Experience, where staying within the lines proves to be more difficult than it looks.

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Speed Freaks

Motorsport New Zealand General Manager Brian Budd is worried young drivers are creating myths about fast driving & vehicle capabilities.

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Wheel Love

In every issue of AA Directions we feature someone with a unique, interesting or much-loved car. Here are their stories.

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The science of road signs

Peter King looks into the science surrounding road signs. How do we know how fast we’re meant to be driving?

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Crash and learn

Kathryn Webster looks into how the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) measures car safety.

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A Good Drop

Despite no obvious changes on our roads, 2011’s road toll was down by a whopping 25% on previous years. Encouraging as this is, it begs the question – why?

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