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Lexus turns good into great!
Thursday, 11 February 2016
John Oxley is thrilled that Lexus has chosen to put its new 2-litre turbo engine into the mid-sized IS.
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Review: Jaguar’s latest cat impresses
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The Jaguar XE takes big cat motoring closer to the masses, without losing out on the brand’s reputation for sporty drivability and quality. John Oxley reports.
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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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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander LS
Sunday, 13 December 2015
In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the Mitsubishi Outlander LS and weighs up its suitability not only as...
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Fleet Management
Getting the costs down
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
In many businesses, the cost of the company fleet is second only to salaries in terms of overall outgoings, so finding ways to cut down on your fleet costs is certainly not a waste of time. John...
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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General, Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
A bumper year…
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
Well, the end of the year is almost upon us, and all those who thought car sales were going to start to drop off this year (me included) have been well and truly stymied by the record-breaking...
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2015 Skoda Superb
Monday, 23 November 2015
In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the new Skoda Superb and comes away more than impressed.   
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General
Volkswagen legal action
Sunday, 08 November 2015
Law firm Gibson Sheat says Volkswagen and its New Zealand distribution chain must do the right thing by the owners of 8,000 affected vehicles.
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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
C-HR SUV to go into production
Sunday, 08 November 2015
The latest Toyota C-HR design study, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, fore-shadows its production version which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next March.
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General
Aussie carbon wheels for Shelby Mustang
Sunday, 08 November 2015
Ford and Carbon Revolution are providing a glimpse into what is possible for the Australian automotive industry as the Geelong-based innovator begins production of the world’s first mass-produced...
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General
Three-year contract for Hayden
Sunday, 08 November 2015
Hyundai Motorsport has announced it has signed a new three-year contract with Hayden Paddon that will see the popular New Zealander contest all rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with...
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
PHEV goes back to the future! In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the upgraded and improved Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid.  
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Fleet Management, General
A fuel card will look after your business
Monday, 05 October 2015
Look after the admin, and the admin will look after you – that’s the beauty of using a fuel card system to keep a check on fleet expenses, says John Oxley.
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Vehicle Fitout
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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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
Tracking pizzas is a winning solution
Monday, 05 October 2015
Navman Wireless and Domino’s pizzas might appear to be an odd partnership, but it’s a winning duo, explains John Oxley.
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News
Iveco daily wins top award
Monday, 05 October 2015
A jury of 25 experts from Germany's express courier and parcel delivery sector has named the Iveco Daily as "Best KEP Transporter 2015".
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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
From the editor
Monday, 05 October 2015
Blowing a hole… I read an interesting article the other day, with an admittedly tenuous connection with New Zealand.
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General
New parts centre cuts Ford’s Wiri ties
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Ford has finally cut its ties with its manufacturing past in New Zealand by moving its parts distribution centre from Wiri, near Auckland Airport in South Auckland, and where Ford cars used to be...
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Vehicle Fitout
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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General
Training of drivers urged
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Brake, the road safety charity, has published a guidance report for employers with staff who drive for work on driver training and education.
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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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