Vehicle Fitout

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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Lexus hybrid SUV for NZ
Monday, 01 September 2014
Lexus has announced that its new premium hybrid SUV, the NX, will be available in New Zealand next month (October).
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Satnav for Suzuki Swift Sport
Monday, 01 September 2014
The Suzuki Swift Sport has taken another advance with the addition of satellite navigation.
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New from Volvo
Thursday, 07 August 2014
Volvo Car Group’s highly-anticipated Drive-E engines have arrived in New Zealand, with claims of more power, torque and fuel efficiency.
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The Dynamic Nissan Qashqai
Thursday, 07 August 2014
Nissan has introduced a new Nissan Qashqai – and it’s packed full of technology, some of which is only found in premium SUV models.
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Nissan Leaf price plunges
Tuesday, 01 July 2014
Nissan New Zealand has announced its award-winning Leaf electric car is now available to purchase from only $39,990, down from its previous retail price of $69,700.
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Power to the people
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
If I was ready for retirement, with the cash for a new car to last me a l-o-n-g time, I’d go for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Here’s why.
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Mitsi’s proud GSR stands firm
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
The Mitsubishi Lancer GSR has a rich history as a wild and powerful version of the Evo 1, complete with a turbo engine and a top speed approaching 230km/h.
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Ford launches Cargo, Tourneo
Thursday, 05 June 2014
The Tourneo Custom is a new passenger van also powered by Ford’s 2.2 litre diesel engine.
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New range from Jacksons
Thursday, 05 June 2014
Jacksons Van Interiors has come out with a new range of modular van shelving and tool storage systems designed to offer the ultimate in van racking, van shelving, vehicle accessories and mobile...
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New vehicle market steady on strong growth
Thursday, 05 June 2014
David Crawford, chief executive officer of the Motor Industry Association says:  “May sales of 10,064 new passenger and commercial vehicles reflects the current strong economic conditions as sales...
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Opels returning to New Zealand – as Holdens
Monday, 05 May 2014
Scant months after Opel pulled out of Australia following a disastrous re-launch comes news that the brand is back – with Holden badging. And the cars are coming to New Zealand.
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New ice driving facilities
Monday, 05 May 2014
The new ice driving facilities comprising of a newly built 450m driving lane and a snow-making system have just been completed. 
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Honda boosts CRZ
Monday, 05 May 2014
Honda has uplifted its CRZ hybrid with a power boost, plus styling changes and more features.
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Mitsubishi’s exciting plug-in hits NZ
Wednesday, 02 April 2014
One of the most exciting vehicles we’ve driven in a long time ships to dealers this month, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. And forget the funny name, it’s just great, says John Oxley.
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New X-Trail details
Tuesday, 01 April 2014
Due for launch as we write is the new Nissan X-Trail, with cleaner styling modelled very much on that of the larger Pathfinder, plus a whole lot of practical touches to make it more appealing.
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MPV with French flair
Tuesday, 01 April 2014
Is there a future for people movers? Judging by recent sales you’d think not – but Citroen thinks differently. And for buyers of its new Grand Picasso, well maybe the French are right, says Damien O’...
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Time for TT
Monday, 03 March 2014
A new Audi TT will be making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. For the third generation of the compact sports car, the designers have re-interpreted a host of ideas from the first TT...
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Mazda3 gets five stars
Monday, 03 March 2014
The 2014 Mazda 3 sedan and hatch has ticked all the boxes to earn the top Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) safety rating, but there is still room for improvement.
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