Speed Freaks
Motorsport New Zealand General Manager Brian Budd is worried young drivers are creating myths about fast driving & vehicle capabilities.
Wheel Love
In every issue of AA Directions we feature someone with a unique, interesting or much-loved car. Here are their stories.
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?
Crash and learn
Kathryn Webster looks into how the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) measures car safety.
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?
Green machines
For most of us, travelling further than we can walk requires oil. Michael Henry delves into the topic of liquid biofuels.
Global congestion
Peter King explains how the International Transport forum held every year looks at mobility related topics, specifically congestion problems.
Driver fatigue
The AA Research Foundation calls attention to the surprisingly common phenomenon of microsleeps and why drivers should be aware of it.
Little red corvette
Karen Goa visits the Bowling Green assembly plant in Kentucky, USA, where around 80 Chevrolet Corvettes are rolled out each day.