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Renault Zoe announced
Friday, 06 May 2016
The Renault Zoe heralds the start of a new era for Renault in New Zealand with the launch of its first plug-in electric vehicle (EV).
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Eco, News
EVs – the hard facts
Friday, 06 May 2016
Transport Minister Simon Bridges’ announcement of moves to encourage electric vehicle ownership is being hailed as a great step forward towards converting the New Zealand fleet to electric-only power...
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Fleet Management, General
Tracking driver behaviour to meet health and safety requirements
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Called the biggest change in health and safety laws in more than 20 years, the Health and Safety at...
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Fleet Management, General
Keep it safe
Thursday, 31 March 2016
One of the most important factors to consider when increasing the load carrying capacity of your vehicle is safety, says John Oxley.
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News
Stop DWI: driving while intoxticated
Thursday, 31 March 2016
John Oxley reports on a stunning, and reasonably priced, device which not only will save lives, but also keep an eye on what your drivers are doing on the road.
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Vehicle Fitout
Toyota’s Fortuner teller
Thursday, 31 March 2016
Is it a game changer? That’s always the question when a carmaker enters a new segment, and it’s a pertinent one for Toyota with the launch of the Fortuner 4x4. John Oxley reports.
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Vehicle Fitout
Kia’s Sportage double hit
Thursday, 31 March 2016
When Kia came to replace its mid-size sedan competitor, the Optima, it came over all cautious and produced a car that didn’t look very different from the previous generation model, writes Damien O’...
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News
No slowdown yet
Thursday, 31 March 2016
On another front, the slowdown I (and others) forecast for new vehicle sales definitely hasn’t happened yet, according to latest figures released by the Motor Industry Association.
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General
Wires crossed
Thursday, 31 March 2016
A couple of interesting things have been happening on the electric vehicle front. Just about all the pure EVs which have been sold in New Zealand have been the Nissan Leaf, and, indeed, it’s the only...
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Vehicle Fitout
Electric blower in next big Audi
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
An electric supercharger with 48V power supply topped up by regenerative braking is just one of the features of the Audi SQ7, due out in Europe before the end of this year, and probably available...
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Vehicle Fitout
Jeep’s Brute ute
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
The name of the game in New Zealand is called “Ute”, and if you’re not in, you can’t win. So that’s probably the reasoning behind the announcement that Jeep is to introduce a utility version of the...
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New models
Limited numbers for Sprint models
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Ford is drawing on its performance heritage to launch the limited-edition, high-performance Falcon Sprint series, which goes on sale in May.
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News
Michelin accessories arrive in style
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Tyres and good food are two things normally associated with the Michelin name, but the French company is extending its repertoire to car accessories and lifestyle items that are now available in New...
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News
Sales running high
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
The anticipated slowdown in new vehicle registrations has yet to materialise, says David Crawford, CEO of the Motor Industry Association.
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Video Road Report
Video road report - 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Wednesday, 02 March 2016
In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – and concludes that it’s “extraordinarily capable”.
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General
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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