Vehicle Fitout

Lexus ES gets more
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
More luxury, more safety, greater body rigidity and a stronger design identity all feature on the 2016 Lexus ES series which arrives here later this year.
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Top of their game
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Choosing modern cars is getting more and more difficult, with specification differences sometimes leaving you scratching your head in frustration. So we set out to take away the hype and give you the...
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Wide range for new Nissan Navara
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Nissan had a big task to improve on its already excellent Navara ute, but it’s done the job admirably, reports Damien O’Carroll.
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Massive upgrade for Avensis Tourer
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Toyota has massively upgraded its Avensis Tourer, including new styling, changes to the 2-litre petrol engine to make it Euro6 emissions compliant and more fuel-efficient, as well as more comfort and...
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New entry-level CR-V
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
Honda has added an entry-model 2WD version of the CR-V to its New Zealand line-up, bolstering its reach into the ever-growing SUV market.
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Nissan Navara almost here
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
The new Nissan Navara is upon us, and Damien O-Carroll has a pre-launch look at it.
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Five of the best slog it out
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
It’s that time again, time to muster the country’s top-selling 4WD utes for a no-holds-barred, only-one-can-win comparison, says Ross MacKay.
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New Ford Mondeo worth the wait
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
Damien O’Carroll was in Aussie for at the long-delayed launch of the new Ford Mondeo. He’s happy Ford waited.
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Registrations up six percent
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
The new vehicle market held steady in the month of May, with 10,034 new vehicles registered, a very slight drop of 30 vehicles compared to May 2014 where 10,064 vehicles were registered.  
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New Hiace improves safety and comfort
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
New exterior body style options, interior updates and enhanced safety specification are just some of the highlights announced for the newly-updated 2015 Toyota Hiace range.
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New Mitsubishi Triton impresses
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
Mitsubishi has revealed its new Triton ute – and Company Vehicle was represented by two out of only three journalists given an exclusive pre-launch preview, including an extensive ride and drive...
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Merc ute bound for NZ
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
The good news about the Mercedes-Benz pickup announcement is that the vehicle is definitely slated for New Zealand.
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XC90 prices revealed
Sunday, 08 March 2015
Still on the local front, Volvo has announced pricing and specs for its new XV90, due to arrive here before the end of June.
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Mustang pricing
Sunday, 08 March 2015
Meanwhile, on the local front Ford has announced sharp pricing for the new Mustang Fastback and Convertible.
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Stepping back in time
Sunday, 08 March 2015
Another interesting car at the Geneva Show was the Fiat 500 Vintage '57, a new take on the the character and verve of the 1957 original. 
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Sway with Nissan
Sunday, 08 March 2015
Much more to the point is the Nissan Sway, another concept, but this time aimed at the compact hatchback segment, and to my mind, therefore worthy of a much closer look.
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Concept of the Year
Sunday, 08 March 2015
The Maserati Alfieri Concept has been crowned as “2014 Concept Car of the Year” at the prestigious ‘Car Design Night’ in Geneva, organised by Car Design News and attended by the industry’s leading...
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Honda upgrades CRV
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
In 1996 Honda introduced the first CRV to New Zealand. Nearly 20 years later, the latest 2015 CRV has highly evolved with a bold new look, loads of added luxury, enhanced design detail, new 18 inch...
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Latest Mazda2 a big hit
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Mazda has launched a brand-new version of its smallest car, the Mazda2 – but it’s packed full of features found on much bigger cars. John Oxley reports.
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Ford Mondeo – exclusive preview
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
The next Ford Mondeo is a pretty important one, as it represents a vital model in Ford’s company and fleet arsenal, aimed very much at those who need space as well as grace and pace.
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Outback climbs to the top
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Subaru has taken a long hard look at its all-wheel-drive Outback, and taken the car to a new level – but it’s still almost as good a performer off the tarmac as it is on the black stuff. John Oxley...
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Goodie box adds shine to Triton
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
The Mitsubishi Triton has been with us a while now, and during that time it’s grown, not just in stature and ability, but in the wide breadth of its comfort features. John Oxley reports.
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Peugeot pounces with 308
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Peugeot isn’t standing around idly as it launches its attack on the New Zealand market, with an all-new award-winning 308 hatchback and wagon carrying its vanguard into the thick of the popular small...
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Qashqai record
Monday, 03 November 2014
Nissan's plant in Sunderland, UK has produced two million Qashqai SUVs in a record eight years, faster than any other model in the history of the UK car industry.
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New vehicle sales in overdrive
Monday, 03 November 2014
New car sales continued to climb, with October the highest since the Motor Industry Association started record-keeping in 1975.
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Merc plugs the gap
Thursday, 25 September 2014
With the launch of both the CLA 250 Sport 4Matic and GLA 250 4Matic, Mercedes has plugged the gap in both cars’ line-ups with what will no doubt go on to be the volume-selling models. Damien O’...
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Renault’s hot hatch is here
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Renault, just returned to New Zealand, is flexing its muscle with the introduction of the Megane RS 265, arguably the hottest hatch on offer here. John Oxley reports.
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Who’s against the ropes?
Thursday, 25 September 2014
The fight for supremacy in the light utility segment is generating even more excitement than the General Election, with the closest-run fight yet seen between the previous middleweight champion the...
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We compare three sporty small cars
Thursday, 25 September 2014
With downsizing the rule rather than the exception these days, it’s little wonder that small cars are being offered with features previously the province of the large car – or even the luxury car –...
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Cameras in all Hyundais
Monday, 01 September 2014
Hyundai NZ has installed reversing cameras in all 13 models of passenger car and commercial vans across the range.
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