Workhorse

Van of the Year 2023 Peugeot e-Partner
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Some would suggest our commercial/delivery vehicle should be a little further down ‘Electric Avenue’ by now, but there is a vehicle manufacturer which is very much in the fast lane.
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Ford e-Transit Cargo
Wednesday, 08 November 2023
You do feel a bit King of the Road-ish in a Ford Transit, and just because its electric not diesel, doesn’t change that.
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ZR Toyota HiAce
Monday, 09 October 2023
There are some who would say the new HiAce isn’t what it used to be, but Toyota and those who understand no product – no successful product – stays the same forever, and this model is simply HiAce
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Volkswagen Amarok Style
Monday, 09 October 2023
The new Amarok range is one of the clearest and most logical examples of ‘layered’ specs we’ve seen in a while.
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Volkswagen Crafter
Thursday, 07 September 2023
It’s been a minute since we last reviewed the Volkswagen Crafter, in fact, since our last review, Volkswagen has proven the Crafter’s mettle with a very successful camper model, but wha
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Toyota Corolla Wagon GX Hybrid
Thursday, 07 September 2023
Once and a while a car comes into the country which has no fanfare, no marketing push and would barely register on buyer’s radar, except that the vehicle in question is the perfect comp
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Renault Master MWB
Thursday, 07 September 2023
Possibly the commercial van with the best name ever, the Renault Master is essentially one van, but a Jacque of all trades.
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Volkswagen Amarok Life
Tuesday, 08 August 2023
When Californian soft rockers The Eagles penned Life in the Fast Lane, I’m not sure a Volkswagen light commercial was on their minds.
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N-Series gets Ready-To-Work
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
The popular range of N-Series models available from Isuzu Trucks New Zealand is continuing to expand with two new variants of the NLR250 confirmed for its national  dealership network.
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And if you don’t need the 4WD
Tuesday, 04 July 2023
While the Ute Buyers Guide obviously focuses on the big movers in the New Zealand market, namely the 4WD double cabbers, we would be remiss to ignore the utes with 2WD capability.
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Peugeot ePartner
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
Acceptance of the electric vehicle comes with the successful integration of electric vehicles in the commercial vehicle space, so say those automakers with electric commercials already
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Ford Ranger XLT 2WD
Saturday, 10 December 2022
With a raft of Rangers on the way over the next few editions, we thought the smart starting point – certainly the most fleet-friendly – is the 2WD double cab, so here’s what we thought of i
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Isuzu D-Max LS
Thursday, 01 September 2022
While the New Zealand market waits with bated breath for new arrivals on the ute scene, the stalwart brands continue to bear up under the rigours of the ‘ute tax’ and stock supply constraints.
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Staria Load: NZ’s safest van
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
ANCAP’s second Commercial Van Safety Comparison report has found the newly-released Hyundai Staria Load is the safest work van on the market.
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Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Monday, 02 May 2022
The Volkswagen Caddy has transformed in its fifth iteration – it is now a recreationally focused vehicle, a far cry from the Caddy’s original workhorse role in this country.
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We video review the 2022 Hyundai Mighty EX6
Thursday, 07 April 2022
My my, what a big one! In fact, it’s a Mighty big one! Introducing the Hyundai Mighty EX6, Hyundai’s Class One – and therefore the brand’s bridge entry – into the world of commercial vehicles.
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FUSO eCanter trials in New ZEA-land
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Fuso is making a big impact as it reduces the environmental impact, with six series-produced fully electric light trucks equipped with extensive integrated safety features arriving in July.
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Hyundai’s hydrogen hauler hits town
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Hyundai New Zealand – the only auto brand with a hydrogen fuel cell SUV in the country – recently unloaded the nation’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the XCIENT FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) at
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Flying Farewell - Ford Ranger
Thursday, 02 December 2021
The replacement for the Ford Ranger is imminent. The company is ‘teasing’ artful images of the new Ranger. In the meantime the company has released the Wildtrak X.
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The van-tastic selection available
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
And while the utes are riding high at present, the van market is chugging along… well; that’s not exactly fair.
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2021 Hyundai Staria Load
Wednesday, 03 November 2021
We video review the 2021 Hyundai Staria Load.
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Toyota Hiace Toyota Genuine & T Custom Accessories
Monday, 01 November 2021
Introducing the Toyota Genuine Accessories program, which integrates Toyota factory and the T Custom branded range of equipment designed to turn your damn good ZR Hiace into one which perfectly sui
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Taking D-Max to D playground
Wednesday, 11 August 2021
 Tough day at the office. It’s fair to say the Isuzu D-Max for 2021 has a hero truck in its current line-up, which the previous generation really didn’t. 
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New Zealand Company Vehicle June 2021
2WD Ute Buyer’s Guide
Tuesday, 06 July 2021
View the New Zealand Company Vehicle 2021 2WD Ute Buyer’s Guide
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Black in business and beyond
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
If you were thinking, “Hang on, this van looks familiar,” that’s very perceptive of you.
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Mitsubishi Express
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
Mitsubishi’s L300 stood the test of time and at one point, was the go-to van for many New Zealand tradespeople. Can the Mitsubishi Express reprise the role?
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2021 IVECO Daily E6
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
We video review the 2021 IVECO DAILY E6
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IVECO delivers Daily E6
IVECO delivers Daily E6
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
IVECO has introduced a ‘few changes’ to its Daily routine – if you could call the Daily van range ‘routine,’ given the awesome selection of shapes and sizes bearing the Daily name.
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It's time for a Daily update
Monday, 08 February 2021
IVECO Daily E6 continues a long tradition of strength, durability, versatility and operator comfort.
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2021 Ford Transit Cargo
Thursday, 14 January 2021
We video review the 2021 Ford Transit Cargo 350E High roof.  
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