• Toyota RAV4 XSE Hy
    Toyota says new RAV4 stock should be arriving in November, but there might be some XSE models still available if you ask nicely… Toyota hybrids are interesting. Up until now, it has been our humble...
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  • Volvo XC60 T8 recharge PHEV
    With a 2018 World Car of the Year award topping accolades for design and safety, Volvo’s XC60 Recharge PHEV goes prize hunting for emissions and tech. My last experience with a Volvo was back in 2019...
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  • Mazda CX-5’s new clothes for 2022
    Big news for the Mazda from April is the launch of the facelifted, second generation CX-5, which we first saw arrive in 2017. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 presents subtle enhancements of the previous model,...
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  • Tesla opens NZ Design studio for Model Y SUV
    The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric, mid-sized SUV, which comes with two drive options – rear wheel and a dual motor all-wheel drive. Initial deliveries – scheduled for August – November 2022 – will...
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  • Scania launches first BEV truck in New Zealand
    Scania New Zealand is introducing the brand’s first fully electric truck to the local market, one of the first markets outside of Europe to receive this model.
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Sensium Fleet Telematics
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

SENSIUM FLEET TELEMATICS - WE HELP BUSINESSES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVE DRIVER SAFETY AND GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

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Road Report
Toyota RAV4 Adventure Hybrid
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Recently, we had the chance to revisit one of the longest-serving flag-bearers for the medium set: Toyota’s RAV4.

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General
Teletrac Navman delivers two for one optimisation
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Drivers, vehicles, roads, and fuel are the bread and butter of any Kiwi transport company. These four elements are key to a driver’s day-to-day functions, and each one has a direct impact on the others.

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General
Ute lids customised for work and play
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

After twelve months in the industry and having been well received by customers and dealerships alike, there are hundreds of MAXIM Hard Lids on the road.

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When you need a truck in your business
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

FleetPartners is – as most NZ Company Vehicle readers will be aware – an innovative vehicle leasing provider. 
When the New Zealand government announced its ‘ute tax’, there was considerable media coverage, social discussion and no doubt, a lot of anxiety by businesses who run utility vehicles as part of their fleet.  
Some might have considered vans, but vans – while clearly not utes – are not exempt from the tax issues, though they get a little leeway in how much tax is paid.  

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General
Auto Transform your ute into a ute-ful ute
Wednesday, 08 June 2022

The reason the utility vehicle is so popular is because of its versatility, and yet so many utes are not set up to their fullest potential.

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General
First-mover advantage
Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Utemaster announces accessories for new Ford Ranger.

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Road Report
Nissan Leaf
Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Couldn’t have timed this better: it’s Autumn, so what better time to review the latest incarnation – actually just the second generation – Nissan Leaf in its top end spec’ level, the Leaf E+.

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General
Ali Arc: An extraordinary history in the NZ accessory market
Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Ali Arc Industries has a long history of being one of New Zealand’s leading vehicle accessory providers. But why is it extraordinary, you ask?

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Road Report
Nissan’s flagship on patrol
Monday, 02 May 2022
Long ago, Nissan’s patrol attained legendary status among offroaders for its unstoppable toughness. It won hearts and minds in the city for its ability to swallow humans and gear in huge number and...
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Road Report
Lexus ES300h Limited
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Looking back in the US market in particular, the ES nomenclature could stand for “Excellent Seller” since the ES has been Lexus’s best-selling sedan for over 15 years.
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Road Report
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
You’re not short-changed with the XLS grade of the new generation Outlander. In fact, you might want to buy the XLS after deciding to try the top spec’ VRX…
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Workhorse
We video review the 2022 Hyundai Mighty EX6
Thursday, 07 April 2022
My my, what a big one! In fact, it’s a Mighty big one! Introducing the Hyundai Mighty EX6, Hyundai’s Class One – and therefore the brand’s bridge entry – into the world of commercial vehicles.
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Workhorse
FUSO eCanter trials in New ZEA-land
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Fuso is making a big impact as it reduces the environmental impact, with six series-produced fully electric light trucks equipped with extensive integrated safety features arriving in July.
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Workhorse
Hyundai’s hydrogen hauler hits town
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Hyundai New Zealand – the only auto brand with a hydrogen fuel cell SUV in the country – recently unloaded the nation’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the XCIENT FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) at...
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