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News

Find out who survives: ANCAP gets real with vehicle safety

July 3, 2018

Think an older car is stronger and safer than a newer car? Think again.

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Random Stuff!

How do I stop my windscreen wipers squeaking?

July 3, 2018

Squeaking windscreen wiper blades can cause a dangerous distraction behind the wheel. Here’s how to keep them quiet.

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Classic Random Stuff!

Jay Leno’s Garage: Restoration Blog – June 2018

July 2, 2018

Ever wonder what a McLaren F1 engine sounds like without mufflers? Jay Leno gives an update on all the latest projects in the garage.

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News

Takata airbag recall: half-way there, but still 50k to go

July 2, 2018

First official numbers on the compulsory replacement of faulty Takata airbags in New Zealand. How are we doing?

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News Random Stuff!

Five things you can do to cancel out the regional fuel tax

July 2, 2018

Doing these things with your car will save you all the money the Auckland fuel tax costs you.

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Random Stuff!

Five fastest open top cars

July 2, 2018

Every week Damien writes a list of five things for www.stuff.co.nz. Here is this week’s list of random nonsense!

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First Drives New Cars

Mazda takes the high road with the new 6

July 2, 2018

Mazda has refreshed the CX-5 and Mazad6, plus it has also introduced a new -range-topping variant of the sedan, the Takami, with a brilliant turbo engine.

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Random Stuff!

Can I save money by just filling up with the cheapest petrol at the pump?

June 28, 2018

Can you save money on fuel by using cheaper, lower octane petrol than your car requires?

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Motorsport

Driverless race car to attempt the first ever autonomous hillclimb

June 28, 2018

The world’s first autonomous racing car will attempt the first driverless hillclimb run at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.

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New Cars Random Stuff!

Jay Leno’s Garage: 2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS

June 28, 2018

Audi listened to customers and punched-up the R8 with a rear-wheel drive variant of their extremely successful flagship sports car.

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