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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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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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