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4 December 2010

Winners of the 2010 AA Motoring Excellence Awards announced

The annual awards aim to identify and reward excellence amongst new vehicles and in areas of concern to motorists. They also provide New Zealand motorists with an independent assessment to assist with their car purchases.

8 November 2010

60 entered for New Zealand’s motoring industry ‘Oscars’

"The AA Motoring Excellence Awards provide impartial and truly independent assessments of new vehicles for Kiwi motorists," says Stella Stocks, AA Motoring Services General Manager.

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 heads back via Tauranga to the finish line in Auckland.

13 October 2010

Drivers go bush on Day Three of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally

Running from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 October the two-yearly AA ENERGYWISE Rally is organised by the AA, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), and Gull Petroleum New Zealand.

12 October 2010

It’s lunch at Parliament on Day Two of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally

Running from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 October the two-yearly AA ENERGYWISE Rally is organised by the AA, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), and Gull Petroleum New Zealand.

11 October 2010

AA ENERGYWISE Rally starts with a rush

In high-level traffic congestion, the 49 drivers and vehicles take a loop from the Ellerslie Function Centre before moving on to join the Southern Motorway.

7 October 2010

A highly efficient competition

All it takes is going online to guess how much it will cost the Supreme Winner of the AA ENERGYWISE Rally to complete this year’s 1,780km North Island route (including fuel and Road User Charges).

4 October 2010

Vehicles and drivers in 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally announced

Toyota, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Holden and Mercedes-Benz will compete in eight different categories, ranging from micro to large-lifestyle vehicles, for the title of the most fuel efficient vehicle in each class.

13 September 2010

2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally 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 promoting fuel efficient vehicles and fuel efficient driving techniques.

14 August 2010

Winners of the 2010 AA ENERGYWISE Rally announced

The Supreme Award, for the car that cost the least to complete the Rally, including fuel and road user charges, went to the new hybrid vehicle, the Honda Insight S, costing just $147.83 to cover the distance.