1 November 2010
A highly efficient guess
A New Plymouth resident is taking home a $2750 fuel efficient driving package after her highly accurate entry in the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally competition.The Supreme Winner, the Honda Insight S, cost ...
AA ENERGYWISE Rally - Updates
14 October 2010
Winners of the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally announced
The winners of the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally have been announced at an Awards ceremony in Auckland tonight. The Rally is a race with a difference, with 49 vehicles covering 1,763 kilometres in four day...
14 October 2010
Day 4: Rotorua to Auckland
Some (who shall remain nameless) a little too relaxed, sleeping in and missing their start time, but then Marc and Murray bring something special to an event like this!The run from Rotorua across to t...
14 October 2010
2010 Energywise Rally: Day #4 & Rainbow Bright
Team Rainbow Bright reporting in from the finish of the Energywise rally. We landed the short straw and the shortest drive, but potentially the most important (in our own minds). Sean and Nathan hande...
14 October 2010
Day 3: Palmerston North to Rotorua via Napier
Once leaving Palmerston North, rather than taking the main highway across to the Hawkes Bay, a right turn at the Pahiatua Track, through Makuri, Pongaroa, Weber, Wimbledon, Porongahau, Wallingford and...
14 October 2010
Scenic Splendour of Final Day of AA ENERGYWISE Rally
After a grueling three days of fuel-efficiency focused driving, next Thursday, the final day of the four-day 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally brings in a delightful morning of East Coast scenery as the Rally ...
13 October 2010
2010 Energywise Rally: Day #3 with Awesome Dragon
Beautiful but nippy morning in the lovely Palmy for the hand over from Team Concrete Boots (Shanin and Chris) to us, Team Awesome Dragon.The day started off with a bit of humour from team captain Nath...
13 October 2010
Drivers go bush on Day Three of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally
An early climb on Wednesday morning kicks off day three of the four-day 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally taking drivers from Palmerston North via some back country lower North Island roads to the final destin...
13 October 2010
Day 2: Wanganui to Palmerston North, via Masterton & Parliament
With a re-shuffled start sheet from the previous day, all drivers needed to be ready at their designated departure time, with all but one team making the starting line on time. The only exception bein...
12 October 2010
2010 Energywise Rally: Day #2 & concrete boots
Day two of the rally has come to an end.Chris and I have been pretty lucky weather wise with beautiful sunshine pouring on us most of the day. Just a wee bit of rain as we completed the last couple of...
12 October 2010
It’s lunch at Parliament on Day Two of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally
A lower North Island loop mixing straight rural highways, steep climbs - and lunch at Parliament - awaits participants on Tuesday, day two of the four-day 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally.Running from Monday ...
11 October 2010
Day 1: Auckland to Wanganui via New Plymouth
Despite the drizzle, crews were in an upbeat mood, looking forward to an enjoyable and successful four day fuel-efficient road-trip. One crew arrived dressed in full Stig outfits, lifting their visors...
11 October 2010
2010 Energywise Rally: Day #1 & the pavlova pedal
A team of Trade Me staff is crewing a Commodore Omega in the 2010 AA Energywise Rally, courtesy of Holden New Zealand. Over the next four days the team will blog about their rally experiences.The firs...
11 October 2010
Fuel prices fixed
The official fuel prices have been fixed for the AA ENERGYWISE Rally 2010 as follows:Premium 1.949Regular 1.809Diesel 1.239
10 October 2010
Just 1 day to go!
With fuel tanks topped up and caps then sealed by officials, drivers and crews began arriving, to gather at 6.00pm for the drivers’ briefing, officiated by Gull's Dave Bodger.As has been Energywise Ra...
8 October 2010
AA ENERGYWISE Rally starts with a rush
The four-day 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally starts on Monday in Auckland with a 7am rush-hour loop through the CBD before heading south to Wanganui via New Plymouth.In high-level traffic congestion, the 49 ...
7 October 2010
A highly efficient competition
The challenge is on to find New Zealand’s most fuel efficient vehicle.New Zealand drivers could be in to win to a $2750 driving package in a new competition as part of the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally.All...
4 October 2010
Vehicles and drivers in 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally announced
New Zealand vehicle manufacturers have entered 49 vehicles in the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally, including 32 petrol and 17 diesel vehicles.Toyota, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Mitsubis...
13 September 2010
2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally to find New Zealand’s most fuel efficient vehicle
The challenge is on to find New Zealand’s most fuel efficient vehicle.The 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally will take place 11-14 October and competitors will drive 1,780 kilometres around the North Island pro...
27 November 2008
2008 AA ENERGYWISE Rally winners announced
The winners of the 2008 AA ENERGYWISE™ Rally have been announced in Auckland this evening.The Rally shows motorists how they can slash their fuel bills by choosing a fuel-efficient car and driving it ...
27 November 2008
2008 AA ENERGYWISE Rally Day 3 results
Dawn on day 3 revealed some laughs for the Smart Car drivers, in the form of sticky tape plasters and a special inscription from Greg Murphy (see photo gallery). Leaving Palmerston North for the Forgo...
26 November 2008
2008 AA ENERGYWISE Rally Day 2 results
Day 2 saw overnight rain clear to provide a sunny and cheerful start to the days events. The TradeMe team swapped drivers, wigs and overalls to see the HSV Maloo to Wellington and back, whilst Holden ...
25 November 2008
2008 AA ENERGYWISE Rally Day 1 results
59 cars, 118 drivers and 530km later, the AA Energywise Rally hits Palmerston North. It all started at 6.30am for the drivers briefing, then amid blustery conditions there were live weather relays f...
27 October 2008
Route revealed for New Zealand's greenest car rally
The route for the 2008 AA ENERGYWISETM Rally has been announced today.The Rally will start on Monday 24 November in Auckland and heads to Palmerston North via Hamilton, Taumaranui and Wanganui.On Day ...
24 September 2008
Challenge on to find New Zealands most fuel efficient cars
The gauntlet has been thrown down to find New Zealands most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly cars in the 2008 AA Energywise Rally and vehicle manufacturers have responded in record number...
10 November 2006
Honda Civic Hybrid wins AA ENERGYWISE Supreme Award
The Supreme Award winner of the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally is the Honda Civic Hybrid.The Honda Civic Hybrid covered the Rally route with the lowest overall vehicle running cost. It cost $105.80 for the ...
10 November 2006
Seven Class Winners of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally announced
The winners of the seven vehicle classes in the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally are:Small Class Smart Fortwo CoupeCompact Class Honda Civic HybridMedium / Executive Class Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI DSGLarge / ...
7 November 2006
Whangamomona to host AA ENERGYWISE Rally
Taranakis very own self-declared republic of Whangamomona will host the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally tomorrow, Wednesday 8 November 2006.The Rally will start to arrive in Whangamomona - from Palmerston No...
7 November 2006
Rotorua to host AA ENERGYWISE Rally
The 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally will feel the spirit of Rotorua tomorrow.The Rally will start to arrive in Rotorua from Palmerston North at approximately 3.15pm on Wednesday 8 November 2006, refuelling a...
5 November 2006
Wellington to host AA ENERGYWISE Rally
The nations capital and the New Zealand Parliament will host the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally when it drives into Wellington today. The Rally cars will start to arrive on the forecourt of Parliament from ...
5 November 2006
Palmerston North to host AA ENERGYWISE Rally
The Manawatu will host the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally this week. The Rally will start to arrive in Palmerston North from Auckland at approximately 3.30pm on Monday 6 November 2006, refuelling at the Gul...
5 November 2006
Taumarunui to host AA ENERGYWISE Rally
The Heart of the King Country will host the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally on Monday 6 November 2006.The Rally will start to arrive in Taumarunui from Auckland at approximately 11.00am. By just after midday...
5 November 2006
AA ENERGYWISE Rally to start and finish in Auckland
The 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally kicks off on Monday 6 November in Auckland.The first Rally cars will depart Ellerslie Racecourse for Palmerston North at 8.00am, following a drivers briefing, welcome spee...
5 November 2006
2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally starts tomorrow
New Zealands only car rally that promotes fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness, the AA ENERGYWISE Rally, starts on Monday 6 November.The Rally is designed to identify the most fuel efficient...
2 November 2006
Star line-up of drivers in next weeks AA ENERGYWISE Rally
A number of motorsport champions, record-holders and key transport decision-makers will put their driving skills to a different kind of test in the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally, which starts in Auckland o...
30 October 2006
AA ENERGYWISE Rally takes to the road next week
The 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally kicks off next week and will cover more than 1600kms of challenging North Island roads over a four day period.Starting next Monday November 6, New Zealands only car rally ...
19 October 2006
Awards announced ahead of November AA ENERGYWISE Rally
The awards for the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally have been announced in the race ahead to next month's event.Taking place from November 6 - 10, the aim of the 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally is to find the most f...
10 October 2006
Huge increase in diesel vehicles entered in 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally
Next months AA ENERGYWISE Rally - New Zealands only car rally to promote fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness has seen a significant increase in the number of diesel vehicles entered.Of the ...
10 September 2006
Record number of entries for 2006 AA ENERGYWISE Rally
New Zealand's only car rally that promotes fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness, the AA ENERGYWISE Rally, will take place in November this year.The Rally is held every two years and is condu...
