We've compiled a series of links to helpful motoring websites.
NZ organisation
NZ Automobile Association
Provides information on driving and vehicle services.
Land Transport New Zealand
Crown Entity which promotes land transport safety. The site provides information on:
Rightcar
Provides vehicle ratings and information on fuel economy, safety, carbon dioxide emissions and pollutants.
Car sales
Autotrader
Car news and reviews, used car listings, car comparisons and new car information.
Autobase
NZ database of motor vehicles for sale by established dealers and importers.
Auto.co.nz
Virtual car yard of new and used vehicles. Includes new model news and prices, road tests and auto industry news.
Trade Me Motors
Online car sales. (Note: Consumer provides some content to Trade Me Motors.)
Turners Car Auctions
NZ's largest car auctions house. Includes links to nationwide branches, catalogues and car search functions.
Car pricing
The Red Book
NZ vehicle pricing and specifications guide, used car values and motorcycle information.
New Zealand Automobile Association
New car prices and specifications.
Car safety
Australian New Car Assessment Programme
ANCAP crash test results.
Crashtest.com
Site containing all international crash test results.
European New Car Assessment Program
Crash test information on European cars.
US National Highway Traffic Safety
Useful car and driver safety information.
Australian National Roads and Motorists' Association
Information on motoring, driving and cars.
Fuel
US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Information on vehicle air pollution.
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