• Volvo EX-30 ULTRA
    The title of ‘On Brand’ is a marketing term used to reflect products from a company that match the values and principles etc that regular folk would associate with said brand. It’s the...
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  • Lexus LBX arrives in NZ
    The first-ever Lexus LBX has arrived in NZ, and we weren’t invited to the launch.
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  • Cleaning your 4x4 after going off-roading
    From pre-soaking the underside, to cleaning the engine bay and everything in between, here’s what you need to know about cleaning your vehicle after a dirty weekend.
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  • Remember RUCs now apply for EVs
    We probably don’t need to remind you, but we are anyway. RUC now applies to light electric vehicles. So if you have a light electric vehicle, you had until 31 May 2024 to buy your first road user...
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  • Omoda has finally revealed their pricing – and it’s good
    For the past few months Chinese car brand Omoda has been teasing us with their new (to New Zealand) range of ICE and EV vehicles. We’ve seen them coming fresh out of the container, been on test...
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Road Report
Mazda CX-30 SP25
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

It would be very easy to argue that the Mazda CX-30 is a compromised vehicle – after all, it launched right in the middle of the small SUV boom that carmakers lean hard into the idea of bumping up

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Road Report
Mercedes-Benz eVito
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

Hopefully you caught my drift with the headline, but just like Danny DeVito, despite its smaller silhouette, the Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van is big on personality and great at its job.

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General
Maximising efficiency and functionality – the ultimate van and ute fit-out guide
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

Whether you’re a mobile mechanic, a courier, or a small business owner, a well-designed van or ute fit-out can revolutionise your workflow.

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News
New fast charge network set to simplify EV charging
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

Plug and Save, a new innovative 100 percent Kiwi-owned electric vehicle charging network is set to shake up New Zealand’s EV charger network by simplifying how electric vehicle users can charge the

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News
The future of Jaguar/Land Rover’s ‘House of Brands'
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

With the automotive world arguably putting the handbrake on EV’s, Steve Kenchington – Chief Executive Officer at Motorcorp Distributors Limited (Jaguar/Land Rover in NZ) invited us for breakfast wi

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General
Safeguard loads safely and securely
Monday, 10 June 2024

Every day, on roads all across New Zealand, loose items from vehicles cause accidents and pose a significant risk to the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

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SPONSORED
Enhance your fleet’s capabilities with Airplex
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

For over 40 years, Airplex has been a leading supplier of ute, car, and truck accessories in New Zealand.

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New models
You don’t know JAC – but you will
Wednesday, 03 July 2024

Having generated plenty of interest here late last year, JAC Motors New Zealand recently marked a significant milestone by officially introducing the renowned JAC truck brand into the New Zealand m

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SPONSORED
Auto Transform your service body to something a-doorable
Wednesday, 05 June 2024

So, you’ve got your fleet’s utility vehicles sorted. Whew! That was a mission but now you’ve got your next hiccup.

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Fleet Management
Managing Fleet Operations with ORIX
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
“There’s no way to avoid it – we’re operating in a rising cost environment and it’s critical that businesses use cash to their best advantage and scrutinise spend,” says Barry Nicholson, GM ORIX New...
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Fleet Management
Brilliant buying from Bushtech
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Load tested to 2.5 tonnes! With 25 years automotive engineering experience, Bushtech builds the strongest aluminium canopies ever offered on the New Zealand market.
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Fleet Management
Lift Junkie makes 4WD utes safer
Thursday, 08 February 2024
Avoid ground obstacles, carry heavier loads, get more off-road handling control or simply improve driver sight lines: Lift Junkie offers the ultimate combination of increased suspension functionality...
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Workhorse
Van of the Year 2023 Peugeot e-Partner
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Some would suggest our commercial/delivery vehicle should be a little further down ‘Electric Avenue’ by now, but there is a vehicle manufacturer which is very much in the fast lane.
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Workhorse
Ford e-Transit Cargo
Wednesday, 08 November 2023
You do feel a bit King of the Road-ish in a Ford Transit, and just because its electric not diesel, doesn’t change that.
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Workhorse
ZR Toyota HiAce
Monday, 09 October 2023
There are some who would say the new HiAce isn’t what it used to be, but Toyota and those who understand no product – no successful product – stays the same forever, and this model is simply HiAce...
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