Episode

The car upgrades putting NZers at risk

Podcast: The Detail
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 1377
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Summary

The cars of the future are here, but an automotive expert is warning that giant touchscreens and confusing controls are putting drivers at risk There are growing safety concerns over modern car controls, prompting one car expert to request a specific dashboard change to avoid danger and harm on New Zealand roads Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details