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New models
Jewel in the fleet Kanmuri (crown)
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
We were curious, where does the name Camry come from? Apparently, it’s a derivation of the Japanese word for crown – kanmuri. So now you know.
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Video
eDriving Mentor – the revolutionary new driver safety app
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
Mentor – a game changing risk management app, supporting safer fleets.
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Video Road Report
2021 Ford Transit Custom Sport Van - Customer experience
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
The Ford Transit Custom Sport is – according to Ben Ireland – the ultimate business partner, built to balance work and play while demonstrating exemplary practical, safety and handling characterist
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Video Road Report
New Van Test Video - 2021 Ford Transit Custom PHEV
Friday, 14 May 2021
We video review the 2021 Ford Transit Custom PHEV
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EV
BMW 530e
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
The BMW 530e – while still representative of all that is great about BMW’s mid-sizer– is something of a newcomer and it gives you a lot to think about.
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Workhorse
Mitsubishi Express
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
Mitsubishi’s L300 stood the test of time and at one point, was the go-to van for many New Zealand tradespeople. Can the Mitsubishi Express reprise the role?
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News
Medium SUV matchup
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
With two comparatively new medium SUVs entering the market in recent months, we thought some of you would like to know the skinny on each as they stand shoulder line to shoulder line.
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New models
New Carnival comes to town
New Carnival comes to town
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
The fourth incarnation of the Kia Carnival is here and – at 59.2 percent market share year-to-date – it is doing the business.
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New models
New chapter for Honda Odyssey
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
The new 2021 Honda Odyssey, boasts a new exterior design, significantly upgraded features and Honda Sensing Advanced Safety technology now standard on all grades.
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Video Road Report, Workhorse
2021 IVECO Daily E6
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
We video review the 2021 IVECO DAILY E6
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Workhorse
IVECO delivers Daily E6
IVECO delivers Daily E6
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
IVECO has introduced a ‘few changes’ to its Daily routine – if you could call the Daily van range ‘routine,’ given the awesome selection of shapes and sizes bearing the Daily name.
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General
Small SUV standoff
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
The medium SUV segment is the hot one to watch at present, but that’s not to say nothing else is happening in SUV space.
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General
Vehicle Branding - price guidelines
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
All businesses can benefit from putting branding on their company vehicles.
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Fleet Management, News
Focus on FleetPartners
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
With apologies to The Searchers’ ‘Sweets for my Sweet’ for that headline, though perhaps FleetPartners could use it in a marketing jingle. 
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New models
Subaru has your Gooat
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
And the four-paw company is more than willing to sell it to you – but be quick: supply is tight for the Greatest Outback Of All Time.
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New models
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Palisade
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
As we were putting the finishing touches on the February edition, Hyundai was taking the covers off its $100k, eight-seater SUV, the Palisade.
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New models
Driving the green – Golf 8 tees off
Driving the green – Golf 8 tees off
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
I believe the correct term for announcing this launch is: Fore!
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General
When its more than signage – call Colourworx
When its more than signage – call Colourworx
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
If yours is a people-oriented business, promising commitment to your customer, trustworthy-ness in delivery and attention to detail, your brand is your bond.
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General
Ford Transit
Ford Transit
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
I can’t see Steve McQueen manhandling a white van through the streets of San Francisco, but…
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Road Report
Toyota Yaris GX Hybrid
Toyota Yaris GX Hybrid
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
Hybrid is where the heart is when you love your Yaris I may be showing my age, but I can remember when the forerunner of the Yaris – the Echo – was first launched here.
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Road Report
Nissan Juke
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
What started as something of a quirky novelty for Nissan has now matured into a mainstay or the brand.
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News
The decarbonising movement in New Zealand
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
What is in the pipeline for a multimodal electrified transportation system? The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill.
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New models
Say “Hi” to Hyundai Santa Fe generation 4
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
Hyundai celebrated the end of the year as it usually does – with the launch of the TM Santa Fe SUV.
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Fleet Management
The easiest, most effective way to train your fleet drivers
The easiest, most effective way to train your fleet drivers
Friday, 26 February 2021
Flexible driver training is taken care of with Fleetcoach.
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General
Ali Arc: Catering for the NZ Fleet market
Ali Arc: Catering for the NZ Fleet market
Friday, 26 February 2021
Ali Arc Industries is a New Zealand owned and operated business, manufacturing aluminium vehicle accessories for the light commercial and heavy truck market.
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Video Road Report
2021 Mitsubishi Express
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
We video review the 2021 Mitsubishi Express SWB. The Mitsubishi Express has hit the streets and made a statement: we’re back, and we’re better than ever.
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SUV, Video Road Report
We video review the 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Friday, 12 February 2021
Mitsubishi has seen a very bright future for its Eclipse Cross SUV, just as we predicted it would have when the smaller-than Outlander-but-larger-than-ASX first made its debut in 2018 or so.
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Fleet Management
Fleet Buyers Guide 2021
Monday, 08 February 2021
So many vehicles, so many brands, so many choices
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SUV
Land Rover Defender 110
Monday, 08 February 2021
I first encountered a Land Rover Defender – professionally – at the same time the original Tomb Raider movie came out – 2001 – and I have to say I was less than thrilled with it – the Defender, not
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Fleet Management
Fleet procurement insights from ORIX
Monday, 08 February 2021
Ready to acquire a new fleet vehicle? “Adopting a flexible approach to mobilising employees may be your key,” says Wendy Harcus, ORIX Head of Sales for the Central and Southern Regions.
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