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Kiwi motorists miss Qashqai crash prevention technology
Monday, 14 July 2014, 11:21 am | Automobile Association
Good, but must try harder, is the message following the latest release of Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) safety ratings. Both the Nissan Qashqai SUV and Mercedes-Benz C-class sedan have received a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, while ... More >>
AA reminds parents of risks for restricted drivers
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 1:48 pm | Automobile Association
The AA is using Facebook to remind parents not to turn a blind eye to their children breaching restricted licence conditions. More >>
Fill up to avoid the tax increase
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:05 pm | Automobile Association
Motorists should fill up now if they want to beat the tax going up on petrol on 1 July, says the AA. The 3 cents per litre increase is the second of three scheduled annual tax increases. The latest will take the total amount of petrol excise (not ... More >>
Whitianga home to winning holiday park hospitality
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:52 pm | Automobile Association
It was the little things that netted Mercury Bay Holiday Park this year’s AA Traveller Spirit of Hospitality Award, presented to managers Helena and Craig Stratford last night at the Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) Conference ... More >>
NZ’s top Holiday Park hosts in running for hospitality award
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 11:02 am | Automobile Association
Energy and enthusiasm can be the difference between providing good service and exceptional service. A panel of judges has selected five holiday parks from across New Zealand as finalists for the AA Traveller Spirit of Hospitality Award, which recognises and ... More >>
AA sees good mix in Government’s draft funding plan
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:48 am | Automobile Association
AA sees good mix in Government’s draft funding plan The draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport 2015/16 - 2024/25 has been welcomed by the AA. More >>
Top safety rating for Kia’s sporty 3-door hatch
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 1:19 pm | Automobile Association
Kia’s sporty hatch, the pro_cee’d, has earned a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme. Released to New Zealand earlier this year, the Kia pro_cee’d performed well in its crash test offering good occupant protection. ... More >>
Wet conditions to make roads treacherous
Monday, 9 June 2014, 3:27 pm | Automobile Association
Wet conditions to make roads treacherous The AA is reminding all drivers to increase their following distance in the wet as heavy rain is forecast across much of the country. The MetService has a heavy rain warning in place for Northland, Auckland, ... More >>
Let’s aim for another zero road toll
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 11:46 am | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association is hoping for a second straight Queen’s Birthday weekend without any deaths on the roads. Last Queen’s Birthday weekend had no fatal crashes - the first time this had been achieved since records began in 1956. More >>
Jeep earns first ANCAP 5-star safety rating
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 12:43 pm | Automobile Association
Jeep has joined its competitors at the top of the vehicle safety ranks with its latest Cherokee SUV due for release in New Zealand next month. The 2-litre diesel all-wheel drive Jeep Cherokee has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by the Australasian New ... More >>
Weather conditions creating dangerous driving conditions
Monday, 26 May 2014, 10:48 am | Automobile Association
While snow and flooding continues to create risky driving conditions and close South Island roads the AA is urging people to avoid venturing out in their cars. AA spokesperson Dylan Thomsen says it’s best just to stay off the roads during any extreme weather ... More >>
Kiwis found wings for April travel
Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:38 am | Automobile Association
A lingering summer combined with back-to-back public holidays contributed to April becoming one the busiest months for domestic travel in New Zealand. New data from the latest AA Traveller Monitor, an ongoing monthly survey of AA Members focused ... More >>
Focus on the biggest road safety risk
Sunday, 18 May 2014, 1:28 pm | Automobile Association
Inattention and distraction are not recognised as the major threats they are on the road, says the Automobile Association. Tomorrow marks the start of 2014’s Road Safety Week and its focus this year is on the need for people to pay full attention ... More >>
St Lukes upgrade a major milestone for Western Ring Route
Friday, 16 May 2014, 12:45 pm | Automobile Association
The AA says that today’s launch of the SH16 St Lukes to Great North Rd upgrade is another major milestone in the development of Auckland’s transport network. More >>
Fuel prices up, but should be coming down
Monday, 5 May 2014, 3:32 pm | Automobile Association
Fuel prices rose during April, but the AA says retailers should be cutting prices. After falling 2 cents per litre early in the month, petrol and diesel prices later rose 4 cents per litre during April. The price of petrol ended the month on $2.18 ... More >>
Wet weather will add risks on the roads
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 9:31 am | Automobile Association
Wet weather will add risks on the roads With rain forecast to dampen a lot of New Zealand’s Easter break, the AA wants people to remember to adjust their driving if the roads are wet. “If it has been raining, your car will take longer to stop ... More >>
NZ Tyre Awareness Week
Monday, 7 April 2014, 9:59 am | Automobile Association
Getting more New Zealanders to check their tyres is the focus of New Zealand’s first ever Tyre Awareness Week from April 7-13. More >>
Rail electrification a big step forward for Auckland
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 8:52 am | Automobile Association
Rail electrification a big step forward for Auckland’s network – AA The switching-on of overhead lines into the Britomart Transport Centre by Prime Minister John Key is an important step forward for the development of Auckland’s transport network, ... More >>
Fuel prices fall, but not far enough
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 4:15 pm | Automobile Association
Fuel prices fell during March, but the AA says retailers should be cutting prices further. More >>
New guidelines will help schools improve road safety
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 9:21 am | Automobile Association
New guidelines will help schools improve road safety The Automobile Association is welcoming the release of the NZ Transport Agency’s Safer journeys for rural schools guide and companion guidelines for school communities. The main guide provides technical ... More >>
