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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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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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