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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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Vehicle Fitout

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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Vehicle Fitout

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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Vehicle Fitout

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