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New models
Suzuki S-Cross now for the forever young
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
The new look and new spec level for the S-Cross heralds a new hero for Suzuki and at the same time, will appeal to a wider and younger customer base.  Suzuki has had a quiet couple of years in term
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Road Report
CITROEN C4
Monday, 08 August 2022
I don’t think Citroen has ever built a vehicle which can be so widely accepted by everyone that you could even actually and properly consider it a fleet vehicle – and a well thought out
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Video
Sensium Fleet Telematics
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
SENSIUM FLEET TELEMATICS - WE HELP BUSINESSES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVE DRIVER SAFETY AND GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
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Road Report
Toyota RAV4 Adventure Hybrid
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Recently, we had the chance to revisit one of the longest-serving flag-bearers for the medium set: Toyota’s RAV4.
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Road Report
Toyota RAV4 XSE Hy
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Toyota says new RAV4 stock should be arriving in November, but there might be some XSE models still available if you ask nicely…
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Road Report
Volvo XC60 T8 recharge PHEV
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
With a 2018 World Car of the Year award topping accolades for design and safety, Volvo’s XC60 Recharge PHEV goes prize hunting for emissions and tech.
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General
Ute lids customised for work and play
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
After twelve months in the industry and having been well received by customers and dealerships alike, there are hundreds of MAXIM Hard Lids on the road.
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General
3 reasons why you need protective seat covers for your fleet
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Kiwis need waterproof seat covers that work hard and take a thrashing. That’s why Rugged Valley has designed gear that is ready for work.
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General
First-mover advantage
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Utemaster announces accessories for new Ford Ranger.
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General
Teletrac Navman delivers two for one optimisation
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Drivers, vehicles, roads, and fuel are the bread and butter of any Kiwi transport company. These four elements are key to a driver’s day-to-day functions, and each one has a direct impact on the...
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News
When you need a truck in your business
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
FleetPartners is – as most NZ Company Vehicle readers will be aware – an innovative vehicle leasing provider.  When the New Zealand government announced its ‘ute tax’, there was considerable media...
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News
Rally the Ranger, but remember the Puma and the Focus
Tuesday, 05 July 2022
Ford’s Ranger may be the talk of the town, but the Puma and Focus models are riding in on the Blue Oval’s wave for 2022.
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Fleet Management
Mazda CX-5’s new clothes for 2022
Tuesday, 05 July 2022
Big news for the Mazda from April is the launch of the facelifted, second generation CX-5, which we first saw arrive in 2017.
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EV
Tesla opens NZ Design studio for Model Y SUV
Friday, 10 June 2022
The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric, mid-sized SUV, which comes with two drive options – rear wheel and a dual motor all-wheel drive.
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EV
Scania launches first BEV truck in New Zealand
Friday, 10 June 2022
Scania New Zealand is introducing the brand’s first fully electric truck to the local market, one of the first markets outside of Europe to receive this model.
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New models
Ranger has boots on the ground
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
The automotive world’s worst-kept secret is no longer a rumour; the Next-Gen Ranger arrived in New Zealand, just in time to wow the crowds at the May 12 to 15 Hutchwilco Boat Show.
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Road Report
Nissan Leaf
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Couldn’t have timed this better: it’s Autumn, so what better time to review the latest incarnation – actually just the second generation – Nissan Leaf in its top end spec’ level, the Leaf E+.
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Road Report
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV VRX
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
With its evolutionary new design obviously resonating with buyers, Mitsubishi’s MY 22 Outlanders have been flying out of dealership doors like leaves off the trees in Autumn.
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General
Ali Arc: An extraordinary history in the NZ accessory market
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Ali Arc Industries has a long history of being one of New Zealand’s leading vehicle accessory providers. But why is it extraordinary, you ask?
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General
Auto Transform your ute into a ute-ful ute
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
The reason the utility vehicle is so popular is because of its versatility, and yet so many utes are not set up to their fullest potential.
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General
Make mine a double cab, 10-speed flatdeck, thanks!
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Despite the somewhat ground-shaking market statistics seen in April which saw utility vehicle registrations drop by an unprecedented 71 percent, the ute is not going away anytime soon.
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Fleet Management
Fleet Safety and the vital role of management decision making
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Employees may be the people behind the wheel, but it’s the decisions Fleet Managers make which ultimately influence how safe a fleet is.
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General
Sensium demystifies data from your EV
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Telematics systems providers like Sensium Fleet Telematics produce cost effective, multi-faceted, informative, robust and dynamic driven data solutions for increased safety and productivity.
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News
Proven sustainability and 3D EVi strategy from ORIX
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
The team at ORIX is continuously working on new products and improvements – from fully unbundling leasing and services with ORIX MyWay, to delivering a new app that has radically changed driver exp
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News
Fleet charging solutions from YHI
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
YHI, who have been operating in New Zealand’s automotive industry since 1995 initially supplying wheels out of a single warehouse in Auckland, is now a much broader distribution business.
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General
The automotive event of 2022 - you don't want to miss it
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Save this date – Wednesday July 20, 2022. You’re going to Hamilton.
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New models
Kia EV6 powers into Kiwi market
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Amid considerable global interest and more than significant local pre-sales interest which has resulted in 41-unit registrations in its first month on-sale, Kia New Zealand’s EV6 has already made i
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Road Report
KIA SPORTAGE X-LINE DIESEL AWD
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Sorry Bono – we found what we were looking for But if the U2 boys are looking for some new AWD SUVs, which inspire movement as well as song, they’ll have to line up – behind us at least – for the...
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SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe goes the hybrid way
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
New Zealand's favourite family SUV, the Santa Fe is the first hybrid SUV in Hyundai New Zealand's line-up. It will be joined by smaller siblings Kona and Tucson by the end of 2022.
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News
Mazda CX-5’s new clothes for 2022
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Big news from Mazda for April is the launch of the facelifted, second generation CX-5, which we first saw arrive in 2017.
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