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Government to rollout roadside drug testing
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The Government will introduce legislation this year that will enable roadside drug testing as part of our commitment to improve road safety and restore law and order, Simeon Brown says.
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The future of Jaguar/Land Rover’s ‘House of Brands'
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
With the automotive world arguably putting the handbrake on EV’s, Steve Kenchington – Chief Executive Officer at Motorcorp Distributors Limited (Jaguar/Land Rover in NZ) invited us for breakfast wi
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General
Safeguard loads safely and securely
Monday, 10 June 2024
Every day, on roads all across New Zealand, loose items from vehicles cause accidents and pose a significant risk to the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
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Remember RUCs now apply for EVs
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
We probably don’t need to remind you, but we are anyway. RUC now applies to light electric vehicles.
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News
Hiringa opens groundbreaking hydrogen refuelling network
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
A milestone in New Zealand’s journey towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 has begun as Hiringa Energy along with investors and partners, unveiled Australasia’s very first zero-emissi
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Road Report
GWM HAVAL Jolion Lux 2WD Hybrid
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
I was quite taken with the original GWM Haval Jolion in terms of its styling, which in the sea of mediocrity that is the Compact SUV market was – and still is – quite refreshing. 
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New models
Omoda has finally revealed their pricing – and it’s good
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
For the past few months Chinese car brand Omoda has been teasing us with their new (to New Zealand) range of ICE and EV vehicles.
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Auto Transform your service body to something a-doorable
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
So, you’ve got your fleet’s utility vehicles sorted. Whew! That was a mission but now you’ve got your next hiccup.
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General
Data-driven vehicle productivity - Argus Tracking
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
In its simplest terms, Argus Tracking is a GPS tracking and fleet management software provider for ‘light’ business vehicles, however, look a little closer and you discover that they are so much mo
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General
Unleash the power of FLEET TELEMATICS
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses face the constant challenge of efficiently managing their fleets while reducing costs, improving profitability, and ensuring driver safety.
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Honda ZR-V e:HEV – driving corporate efficiency and elegance
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
According to Antonio Navia, General Manager Honda Store Newmarket, The Honda ZR-V e:HEV is a versatile and efficient urban SUV that combines practicality with a touch of luxury.
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News
NZTA App first step towards digital driver licence
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
The new NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say.
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Volkswagen Amarok, the perfect choice - Twelve 4WDs enhance TDG’s fleet
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
The Drain Group (TDG) has welcomed twelve Volkswagen Amaroks into the company’s trans-Tasman fleet.
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Save $4000 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Let’s get straight to what drives it. The Eclipse Cross PHEV inherits its second-generation drivetrain from the renowned Mitsubishi Outlander, guaranteeing a top-notch pedigree.
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Video Road Report
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
Monday, 27 May 2024
We video review the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.
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Road Report
Haval H6 Lux 2WD review - Haval's Hero Hybrid
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
2024 could well be Haval’s year.
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Road Report
Ford Puma ST - Mild and Wild
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Ford has given their compact SUV all-rounder a performance boost and some sporty trim. But does this mild-hybrid still deserve an ST badge, you bet it does!
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News
Free NZ app replaces paper logs and improves road safety
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
A new, free phone app for truckers to easily log their driving hours will remove the need for old paper logbooks.
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Road Report
GWM Ora GT
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
It looks like a hatch at the back and the rear three-quarter view shows a practically-sized hatch. It’s ‘round the front where most people need a little convincing about GWM’s styling ideas.
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Meridian Energy add power to Smartrak’s EV Solutions Collaboration
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Smartrak has announced that the newest member of its EV Enablement Initiative is Meridian Energy.
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News
Making the FM’s life easy – go lease
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Don’t be fooled into thinking that fleet management is a breeze. Vehicle management can be a significant challenge.
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Keeping up with the Coalition
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has recently released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) Land Transport 2024, outlining the Coalition Government’s grand plan to bring our transportation sy
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Ali Arc Industries – more beauty on your beast
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
All Bar No Bull. All Bling No Ding. Give it a Nudge. Take the Dent out of Accident. Put more Beauty on the Beast. Your Best Business Insurance.
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New models
Toyota bZ4X – A modern yet familiar EV
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
The much-anticipated arrival of the all-electric Toyota bZ4X in New Zealand has been met with a sense of familiarity.
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EV mobility with Auto Transform
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Anyone who knows Auto Transform will know that van fit-out is all about transformative improvements which make vehicles more useful to the end user.
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New models
VW Touraeg, R-efreshed and plugged in
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Volkswagen’s Touareg has long been a stalwart in the brand’s lineup, holding its ground as one of the most robust and capable SUVs in the market.
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SUV
Moana Pasifika puts the Mokkas on CO2 emissions
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
In a move to drive down their CO2 footprint, Pacific Island nations rugby team Moana Pasifika have replaced their fleet of diesel-powered utes with zero-emission Opel Mokka-e EVs, and it’s saved th
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Video Road Report
2024 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD VRX
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
We put the all-new 6th generation Mitsubishi Triton 4WD VRX to the test both on and off road.
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Road Report
MG4 Xpower review - Hot and Heavy Hatch
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
A lot of the hype amongst motoring journalists around the fastest, most powerful variant of the MG4 EV – the stupidly-fast AWD Xpower – was based on the idea that it is a hot hatch.
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Road Report
Kia’s Golly! The green giant
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Introducing the largest electric passenger vehicle in the New Zealand market. This is the Kia EV9, a full-size seven-seater and arguably the most advanced Kia ever.
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