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General
What’s new in the world of vans?
Thursday, 01 September 2022
The van market seems to have slowed its frenetic pace for the moment. 
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Road Report
Honda Civic Sport
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Not a hybrid, not an electric, a plain Jane petrol engine.
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Road Report
Kia EV6
Thursday, 01 September 2022
So much to say and so little space… the Kia EV6 is not just another all-electric car, it is perhaps the next generation electric car as far as the driving experience is concerned.
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Workhorse
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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General
Utemaster unveils Next Gen Ranger accessories
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Ute accessory manufacturer Utemaster” has just released a range of products for the Next-Gen 2022 Ford Ranger.
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General
Five Michelin stars for the Pilot Sport 5
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Many issues ago, NZ Company Vehicle took a long look at the Pilot Sport 4 tyre from Michelin, and we found it to be a darn good hoop. What was going to happen with the next generation?
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Fleet Management
Sale and leaseback – how it works and how it can help your fleet
Thursday, 01 September 2022
“Many business operators don’t realise there is a simple solution to release the cash tied up in their vehicle fleet,” says FleetPartner’s Clayton Coe.
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New models
Skoda goes Absolutely Fabia-licious
Thursday, 01 September 2022
“I don’t want more choice. I just want nicer things!” Eddy from Ab Fab said it, and Skoda listened.
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New models
New Amarok unveiled
Thursday, 01 September 2022
July gave the world its first look at the all-new Amarok – a second generation ute 12 years in the making, and a lot has changed in terms of both design and technology.
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Video Road Report
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Video review
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Michelin has taken its best and – with a little help from 35000 consumer and independent testers – made it a little better.
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Road Report
Mazda CX-30 SP20 MHEV Blackout Edition
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Mazda’s journey on the road to electrification is somewhat different to everyone else’s.
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Road Report
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Early EV’s were simply EV running gear grafted into an existing ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) platform, so owners were presented with familiar wrappings combined with new technology, but as we m
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Road Report
And the latest on light trucks
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
We were anticipating a massive upsurge in van registrations following on from the temporary disaffection with the ute market recently, but you could have knocked us over with a CB antenna when we l
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Vehicle Fitout
Auto Transform – fit-outs to make your vans move smarter
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
“Is there a difference between a modular van fit out and a bespoke one?’’
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General
Visual ID – driving brand growth
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
50 years of serving the automotive industry and now RVE is meeting a new customer – the small to medium fleet manager – through the medium of signwriting and VISUAL ID.
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General
Ali-Arc: living and breathing Next-Gen Ford Ranger
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
What’s the word on every New Zealanders lips currently? Next-Gen Ford Ranger of course.  
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Fleet Management
New vehicle shortages putting pressure on fleets
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Companies operating vehicle fleets or where mobile workforces are a core element, need to have a better-than-average understanding of how
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Fleet Management
ERoad FleetDay 2022
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
There was a lot riding on the ERoad FleetDay in July.
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New models
Solterra – Dawn of Subaru’s EV
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
This is long lead time with a vengeance, but the universal opinion is that the Solterra – taken from the Latin Sol (sun) and Terra (earth), an interesting name, but then “Subaru Sunearth” doesn’t r
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New models
Guess who’s back?
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
A 15-strong model range, a new longer, wider chassis carrying all-new sheet metal, and a new turbodiesel V6 engine.
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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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