Vehicle Fitout

Towing tips from Land Rover
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
Land Rover’s Daniel Rogers recently shared these tips on safely towing a caravan or trailer.
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VCM’s guide to vehicle fitout
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Here at VCM what we like to offer our clients is a “One Stop Shop” with all the accessories you...
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Kiwi companies come together for campervan tyre deal
Kiwi companies come together for campervan tyre deal
Wednesday, 01 February 2017
There’s nothing worse than a puncture for ruining your day – or even your holiday...
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There’s good reason why you should make Ali Arc Industries your first point of call
Ali Arc is on to it!
Thursday, 01 December 2016
There’s good reason why you should make Ali Arc Industries your first point of call when...
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LDV shows off the G10
Thursday, 09 June 2016
Great Lake Motor Distributors, the importer for SsangYong in New Zealand, has for...
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Elantra chasing the Europeans
Thursday, 09 June 2016
If nothing else, the latest Hyundai Elantra proves without a doubt that the Korean company has come of age, with sharp looks, sharper handling, and a steering system that could belong in a sports car...
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New V6 Amarok
Friday, 06 May 2016
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is taking things up a notch: the Amarok is getting the latest generation of Volkswagen V6 engine, with the top-of-the-line 3-litre engine delivering 550Nm of torque and...
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Renault Zoe announced
Friday, 06 May 2016
The Renault Zoe heralds the start of a new era for Renault in New Zealand with the launch of its first plug-in electric vehicle (EV).
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Toyota’s Fortuner teller
Thursday, 31 March 2016
Is it a game changer? That’s always the question when a carmaker enters a new segment, and it’s a pertinent one for Toyota with the launch of the Fortuner 4x4. John Oxley reports.
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Kia’s Sportage double hit
Thursday, 31 March 2016
When Kia came to replace its mid-size sedan competitor, the Optima, it came over all cautious and produced a car that didn’t look very different from the previous generation model, writes Damien O’...
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Electric blower in next big Audi
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
An electric supercharger with 48V power supply topped up by regenerative braking is just one of the features of the Audi SQ7, due out in Europe before the end of this year, and probably available...
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Jeep’s Brute ute
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
The name of the game in New Zealand is called “Ute”, and if you’re not in, you can’t win. So that’s probably the reasoning behind the announcement that Jeep is to introduce a utility version of the...
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Pajero Sport ‘extraordinarily capable’
Thursday, 11 February 2016
A name change is not the only thing that’s happened with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – the vehicle is new from the ground up, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Iveco offers more options, eight-speed full auto
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Iveco has come to the party big time with more options, including a full-on eight-speed automatic from ZF. Cathy Parker reports.
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Mercedes upgrades A-Class
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specifications for the new generation, and even sportier, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is on sale now, and which combined benchmark driving dynamics and safety...
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Updated Tucson scores five stars
Thursday, 11 February 2016
A 5-star ANCAP safety rating has been awarded to the updated Hyundai Tucson following a number of design and production changes.
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Lexus turns good into great!
Thursday, 11 February 2016
John Oxley is thrilled that Lexus has chosen to put its new 2-litre turbo engine into the mid-sized IS.
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Review: Jaguar’s latest cat impresses
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The Jaguar XE takes big cat motoring closer to the masses, without losing out on the brand’s reputation for sporty drivability and quality. John Oxley reports.
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Subtle changes highlight new Kia Optima
Thursday, 11 February 2016
How do you improve on an already-spectacular design? Damien O’Carroll believes Kia has decided not to upset the balance with its new Optima.
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Santa Fe hots up
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
The Hyundai Santa Fe has built a strong reputation in the SUV sector, and like many others in its segment, has grown in both physical as well as sales stature. John Oxley reports on the latest...
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Mazda’s different route
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
Mazda has taken a different approach with its latest BT-50, getting rid of the large toothy-smile grille and at the same time dropping prices. Damien O’Carroll reports.
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Not just a pretty face…
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
The latest Ford Ranger isn’t just about a tougher look and a pretty face – under the skin, and inside the cabin, it has come in for quite a significant changes which make it arguably the best-...
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You’ve got to carry that load
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
Load carrying is a big part of the daily part of many businesses, but getting the right product to suit your needs isn’t always easy. John Oxley reports.
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Commodore steps up
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
While other companies seem to have almost abandoned the big car market, Holden is going hard at it, with a raft of upgraded models in the Commodore range, including a lighter and even more powerful...
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Best Toyota Hilux yet!
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
Well, it’s finally arrived, and we can tell you the new Toyota Hilux is everything it’s claimed to be, and maybe a bit more, says John Oxley.
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Volvo Cars unveils new strategies
Sunday, 08 November 2015
Volvo Cars has announced one of the automotive industry’s most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an...
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HR-V is Honda’s new baby SUV
Monday, 05 October 2015
The first Honda HR-V made a brief appearance around the world, and then left. John Oxley explains why – and looks at the brand-new version.
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DuraTrac has landed!
Monday, 05 October 2015
Whether working on a high-country building block or heading out for a weekend’s fishing, Goodyear’s new Wrangler DuraTrac 4WD tyre will get you there safely.Recently launched in New Zealand, Wrangler...
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Isuzu levels the playing field
Monday, 05 October 2015
While once upon a time the humble ute was nothing more than a rugged, functional workhorse, but it has recently (and rather quickly) evolved into something far beyond its humble beginnings...
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5 stars for Navara
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
The new Nissan NP300 Navara recently launched in Australia and New Zealand has stepped up to match a handful of its light commercial ute competitors achieving a 5 star ANCAP safety rating.
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