New models

Holden Acadia LTZ-V
Friday, 05 April 2019
So, first impressions of Holden’s Acadia large SUV – it’s bigger than Texas! S
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Ford focused on an endura-ing propostion
Friday, 05 April 2019
It may not be the last thing we hear from Ford New Zealand this year, but the launch of the critically-acclaimed Focus and the reimagined Endura is big enough news to keep the Blue Oval at the fore
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Ready for the Rhino?
Thursday, 07 March 2019
Being a specialist supplier of utility vehicles, which has successfully run out its existing model range to make way for new product and then having the replacement product delayed, is not
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Do you know the latest Santa Fe
Friday, 07 December 2018
Hyundai has had a very busy year, with a large focus on its electric vehicle offerings for the most part, but also introducing performance variants of its small hatch range and teasing with models
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Another Seat at the table
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
NZ Company Vehicle has already road tested two cars which have the distinction of being made in Barcelona; namely the Seat Ibiza (pronounced Ibeetha) hatchback and the Seat Ateca medium SUV.
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Holden on for the ride NZ
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
‟Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,’’ or so might the catchphrase have been for Holden at a pre-Fieldays range overview. 
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And diesel makes eight
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Mazda has launched its new fleet focused large SUV – the new CX-8 – simultaneously announcing a not insignificant refresh of the Mazda6 line, and the introduction of some new engine tech for the long...
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Skoda Karoq
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Following its bigger sibling’s lead, Karoq offers the SUV market clever engines, clever packaging, European styling and sharp pricing Mark Baker takes a closer look...
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Subaru Outback and Legacy
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
The Legacy is now available in either 2.5i Premium or 3.6RS Premium forms...
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Holden Commodore ZB launched
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
The ZB Commodore comes at a time when hardcore Holden fans...
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Toyota Camry
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
Not only has this given the Camry an athletic, sportier new look, it has also...
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Holden Equinox
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Equinox gives Holden a thoroughly convincing SUV package, reports Damien O’Carroll...
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Toyota Hilux redefined
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Toyota New Zealand is adding two locally-specced Gladiator models to its 2017 Hilux line-up...
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Mazda CX-3
Monday, 11 December 2017
Small tweaking makes the CX-3 even better, says Damien O’Carroll...
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Monday, 11 December 2017
Premium, refined and composed – not the normal adjectives for a ute but Damien O’Carroll reports that they fit...
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Hyundai Kona
Monday, 11 December 2017
Hyundai’s new baby SUV avoids the weirdness afflicting some others in the class, reports Damien O’Carroll...
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2018 Ford Transit Custom van - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
We video test the 2018 Ford Transit Custom van which is an immensely drivable and impressively car-like...
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2018 Ford Transit Custom van range - Video Road Report
Monday, 30 October 2017
We video test the 2018 Ford Transit Custom van range, the Transit Custom van and...  
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2018 Ford Tourneo Custom - Video Road Report
Sunday, 29 October 2017
We video test the 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom which offers excellent ride quality, refined...
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LDV EV80
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Electric vans have been thin on the ground, so the EV80 significantly expands the options...
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LDV T60
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Another new player joins the growing ute segment, says Damian O’Carroll...
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Kia Rio Ltd
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
A well-equipped small car that has an impressive ride...
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Suzuki Swift
Wednesday, 09 August 2017
Damien O’Carroll looks at the third generation of the new, ever popular Swift.
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Hyundai i30
Tuesday, 08 August 2017
Damien O’Carroll finds that the new i30 certainly deserves attention...
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Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
Skoda is ramping up its SUV line-up, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
Damien O’Carroll looks to see if Mazda can improve its winning formula?
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Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR
Tuesday, 06 June 2017
Damien O’Carroll reckons they forgot to tell the C-HR that Toyotas are supposed to be...
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Ford Escape AWD Titanium
Ford Escape AWD Titanium
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
New Escape branding helps Ford refresh their medium SUV...
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2017 Suzuki S-Cross
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
We video test the 2017 Suzuki S-Cross – “We are very impressed by the Suzuki S-Cross Prestige...
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Skoda Superb 4x4 wagon
Skoda Superb 4x4 wagon
Monday, 03 April 2017
The Skoda Superb just continues to get better, and its latest incarnation, especially in 4x4 guise...
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