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Toyota logistics get greener
Monday, 06 July 2015
Toyota New Zealand has reduced the CO2 emissions of parts being freighted to its Palmerston North warehouse from Wellington by 39 percent by using rail instead of road transport.
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New boss for GM Holden
Monday, 06 July 2015
Mark Bernhard has begun his tenure as chairman and managing director of GM Holden.
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Ram utes and trucks for New Zealand
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The award-winning Ram Truck range will be available in Australia and New Zealand for the first time with full ADR volume compliance standards from the third quarter of 2015.
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Your car can smell like jelly beans
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
It started off as a popular range of jelly bean-shaped candy in the United States, and now Jelly Belly is making cars and boat cabins smell sweeter.
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It’s the Super Remote!
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
This isn’t a story about workshops, or automotive news. But it’s something that has an influence on anyone who watches TV – finding the right remote control for what you want to watch, or just listen...
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Aluminium may be new battery breakthrough
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The future of electric motoring will depend very much on the development of batteries which are light, cheap to make, and hold a large charge in a small package, and can take many, many recharges...
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Gotcha! Mini UK fools 'em
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
This story from the UK had many British Mini fans dazzled!
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New boss for Holden NZ
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Holden has appointed a successor to the current managing director Jeff Murray who heads back to General Motors Holden in Australia at the end of the year.
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Holden’s safety award
Monday, 03 November 2014
Holden has won a key award at South Australia’s annual Safe Work SA Awards, demonstrating the company’s commitment to continuously improving work health and safety practices.
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AMG pact with MV Agusta
Monday, 03 November 2014
The Mercedes-AMG division and motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta have signed a cooperation agreement on a long-term partnership, including marketing and sales, in a bid to strengthen the impact of...
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World rankings
Monday, 03 November 2014
Still on the subject of car sales, I get a newsletter feed from a website Focus2move.com, and it’s just released its top 10 global car sales ranking for August. 
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DRIVER TRAINING - Kiwi company makes inroads in Aussie
Monday, 08 September 2014
Kiwi online driver training company SharpDrive is making inroads into the Australian market, with the sign-up of Programmed, its biggest Trans-Tasman client yet.
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Spirit of Ford Mustang
Tuesday, 01 July 2014
The Canterbury Mustang Owners Club, host of this year’s National Ford Mustang Convention in Christchurch at Labour Weekend, is taking an innovative approach to the traditional judging and awards...
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Mason re-writes the record books
Tuesday, 01 July 2014
Richard Mason has re-written the record book in winning his fifth national rally championship in the Wairarapa in his Subaru WRX STI.
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Renault-Nissan and Daimler sign pact
Tuesday, 01 July 2014
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico.
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Kia Motors best in parts performance
Tuesday, 01 July 2014
Kia Motors New Zealand and its dealer network have been recognised for outstanding performance in parts operation and dealer support.
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First 5-star Ancap rating for Jeep
Thursday, 05 June 2014
ANCAP has awarded Jeep its first 5 star ANCAP safety rating, with the 2014 Cherokee claiming the prize. 
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Tow like you want to – and can!
Thursday, 05 June 2014
The key to selecting the best towbar for your vehicle can be found in two key labels that buyers should look out for and demand.
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Making your vehicles into a safer workplace
Tuesday, 01 April 2014
In the last fiscal, July 2012 to June 2013, driving related accidents cost the ACC almost $162-million. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, then, to acknowledge the effect improving the safety of...
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The car as an office
Monday, 03 March 2014
A new self-driving car concept will transform the car into a fully connected office and meeting space. Car journeys will become a time for professionals to do business; driving will no longer be dead...
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Video Road Report - Holden Malibu
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
The Malibu is an important weapon in Holden’s fleet arsenal, offering big car space combined with four-cylinder diesel economy. It replaces the Epica and it is definitely a horse of a different...
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Sales continue to climb
Wednesday, 04 December 2013
November new commercial vehicle registrations at 2,935, the highest November new commercial registrations since the MIA began collecting records in 1981.  It’s the third month in a row that records...
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New Pathfinder and X-Trail details
Monday, 28 October 2013
Nissan has revealed pricing and specification for its all-new monocoque Pathfinder – which now moves over from the “tough truck” segment into SUV format, and is released this month – as well as...
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AfMA national conference and exhibition
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
This year’s Australasian Fleet Management Association annual conference and exhibition had a change of format from recent years, and more changes are in the wind. Cathy Parker reports.
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Can you afford to gamble?
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
Which part or accessory should you buy for your vehicle? Is the Internet a good option, or too risky? Should you stick with the “big name” brands, or buy local? John Oxley comments.
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Sime Darby takes on Citroen
Wednesday, 03 April 2013
It was a logical step for Peugeot importer Sime Darby Automobiles NZ (SDANZ) to take on the New Zealand agency for Citroen, especially given the two automotive brands have been owned by the same...
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Dealer news- Poised for further fleet growth
Wednesday, 03 April 2013
Located in the heart of Newmarket, Andrew Simms Mitsubishi has announced the appointment of Travis McDonogh to the position of business development manager. Robert Barry reports on the dealership’s...
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MB fighting back
Thursday, 07 February 2013
Mercedes-Benz is determined to get back into pole position in the luxury market in New Zealand, says new Australia and NZ CEO Jurgen Sauer, fresh from an eight-year stint as the head of Mercedes-Benz...
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Time for a change in attitude
Thursday, 07 February 2013
You wouldn’t let an employee handle a chain saw without proper training. Yet there are many more deaths while driving on the job in New Zealand than there are from chain saw accidents – as many as...
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New Outlander is here
Tuesday, 04 December 2012
Mitsubishi has launched its third generation Outlander, the world’s first model designed from the outset for petrol and diesel engines and PHEV plug-in hybrid technology too. The hybrid will be here...
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