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Fleet Management
Are the special deals really worth it?
Thursday, 09 June 2016
Low interest rates and special deals – especially around Fieldays, as we’re finding at the moment – on the face of it offer big savings to fleet buyers. But do they really work in the long run? We...
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BT-50 gets all butched-up!
Thursday, 09 June 2016
Mazda has improved on the BT-50 ute without making an significant price increases. And Damien O’Carroll is impressed!
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
Of EVs, price cutting, and CD players…
Thursday, 09 June 2016
Electric vehicles have certainly become the flavour of the month, with both BMW and Renault...
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2016 Honda HR-V Sport X
Monday, 06 June 2016
Damien O’Carroll reviews the Honda HR-V Sport X – and finds it a roomy, practical and stylish SUV.
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 LWB
Monday, 30 May 2016
Mercedes-Benz has just come out with a new version of its popular Vito 114 LWB van, and Damien O’Carroll has taken it on a video test drive.  
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
We video test the 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS. The latest Mitsubishi Triton has been around for about a year now, and it’s established itself as a popular work and leisure vehicle, with easy...
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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Eco, News
EVs – the hard facts
Friday, 06 May 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges’ announcement of moves to encourage electric vehicle ownership is being hailed as a great step forward towards converting the New Zealand fleet to electric-only power...
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Fleet Management, General
Tracking driver behaviour to meet health and safety requirements
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Called the biggest change in health and safety laws in more than 20 years, the Health and Safety at...
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Fleet Management, General
Keep it safe
Thursday, 31 March 2016
One of the most important factors to consider when increasing the load carrying capacity of your vehicle is safety, says John Oxley.
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News
Stop DWI: driving while intoxticated
Thursday, 31 March 2016
John Oxley reports on a stunning, and reasonably priced, device which not only will save lives, but also keep an eye on what your drivers are doing on the road.
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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News
No slowdown yet
Thursday, 31 March 2016
On another front, the slowdown I (and others) forecast for new vehicle sales definitely hasn’t happened yet, according to latest figures released by the Motor Industry Association.
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General
Wires crossed
Thursday, 31 March 2016
A couple of interesting things have been happening on the electric vehicle front. Just about all the pure EVs which have been sold in New Zealand have been the Nissan Leaf, and, indeed, it’s the only...
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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New models
Limited numbers for Sprint models
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Ford is drawing on its performance heritage to launch the limited-edition, high-performance Falcon Sprint series, which goes on sale in May.
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News
Michelin accessories arrive in style
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Tyres and good food are two things normally associated with the Michelin name, but the French company is extending its repertoire to car accessories and lifestyle items that are now available in New...
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News
Sales running high
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
The anticipated slowdown in new vehicle registrations has yet to materialise, says David Crawford, CEO of the Motor Industry Association.
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Wednesday, 02 March 2016
In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – and concludes that it’s “extraordinarily capable”.
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General
Driving for work? Be ready for the H&S law change
Monday, 15 February 2016
NavMan Wireless’s Chris L’Ecluse, senior solution specialist, and an expert in the field of health and safety, looks into the looming new regulations. 
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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Eco, News
EV charge stations increasing
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The case for the pure electric car is gaining some momentum in New Zealand with announcements from various quarters about the installation of public charge points.
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Vehicle Fitout
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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