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Bridgestone Still Australia's and New Zealand’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Bridgestone has maintained the confidence of Australian and New Zealand motorists, retaining the title of Most Trusted Tyre Brand in both markets again in 2025, as recognized by Reader’s Digest
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Gisborne Caltex joins Plug & Save charger network
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Adding to the growing list of New Zealand Caltex Stations offering Plug and Save fast EV charging to their valued customers, Gisborne’s Caltex Gladstone Road Station is the latest to install a Plug
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Golf Grabs 'Best Fleet Medium Car award' in GB
Monday, 12 May 2025
The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the Best Fleet Medium Car at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.
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Simon Rutherford Joins Armstrongs as CEO of Distribution Group
Thursday, 08 May 2025
Armstrong Motor Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Rutherford as CEO of Auto Distributors New Zealand (ADNZ), the Import and Distribution Group within the wider Armstrong’s Grou
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LDV facing ACCC court proceedings for misleading Ads and rust issues
Thursday, 08 May 2025
Last month, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched Federal Court proceedings against LDV Automotive Australia (LDV), alle
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Meridian Energy and Auckland Airport launch state-of-the-art EV charging hub
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Meridian Energy has partnered with Auckland Airport to launch a state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging hub within the airport precinct that’s tailor-made for Aucklanders, even if they’re t
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Ben Montgomery new GM for JLR NZ
Thursday, 06 March 2025
Motorcorp Distributors Ltd. has announced the appointment of Ben Montgomery as its new General Manager.
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Ford NZ Sales Manager departs
Thursday, 06 March 2025
Jerry Delaney, Sales Director at Ford New Zealand, has announced his departure from the company after an impressive 13-year  tenure.
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Executive car of the year - Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Friday, 20 December 2024
SUVs may very well be dominating the NZ automotive landscape right now, but the Mercedes-Benz E-Class remains a spotlight on the enduring appeal of the luxury sedan.
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Van of the Year 2024 - The All-New 2025 Peugeot E-Expert
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Thanks to the arguably turbulent times we live in of late, the launch/release of new vehicles on to New Zealand’s commercial vehicle car lots this year have been somewhat subdued.
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Ute of the Year 2024 - Next-generation Mitsubishi Triton
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
The next-generation Mitsubishi Triton has been named the Company Vehicle ‘Ute of the Year’ for 2024, thanks to its comprehensive blend of versatility, performance, and advanced features that make i
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Large SUV of the Year 2024 - All-new Hyundai Santa Fe
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
As New Zealanders continue to express a growing preference for SUVs and hybrids, Hyundai has successfully captured the spirit of adventure and practicality in the all-new fifth-generation Santa Fe.
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Medium SUV of the Year 2024 - VW Tiguan
Friday, 13 December 2024
In the fiercely competitive medium SUV segment, Volkswagen has once again set a benchmark with the introduction of the third-generation Tiguan.
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EV of the Year 2024 - BYD Sealion 6
Thursday, 12 December 2024
The BYD Sealion 6 has been crowned Company Vehicle’s “EV of the Year 2024,” capturing the automotive spotlight with its cutting-edge design, impressive ‘super’ hybrid technology, and smart technolo
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Compact / Small Business Car of the Year 2024 - Suzuki Swift
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
The 2024 Suzuki Swift has once again captured the spotlight, claiming the prestigious title of our compact/small Business Car of the Year.
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Overall Car of the Year 2024 - Honda HR-V
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
What a year it’s been for the NZ automotive industry and what a line-up of vehicles took their places as our judge’s picks of category winners.
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A massive 70% of fleets affected by distracted driving
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
A survey by Teletrac Navman found that 70 percent of businesses have been impacted by distracted driving incidents, with  mobile phone use cited as the leading cause (68 percent).
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TDDA acheives saliva drug testing acreditation in NZ
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
TDDA achieves New Zealand’s first IANZ Accreditation for Oral Fluid Collection, setting new standards for workplace safety.
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Pay as you go road usage
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
The New Zealand Government plans to unveil legislation by year-end aimed at implementing time of use schemes designed to reduce traffic congestion on major roads and enhance economic growth, accord
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25 percent co-funding available for your zero-emissions truck purchase
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
The New Zealand government has applications available for the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF), a significant initiative aimed at boosting the presence of zero and low-emissions heavy vehic
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Record $32.9 billion investment in NZ transport to drive economic growth
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced a historic $32.9 billion investment in New Zealand’s transport network through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).
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Hyundai pilots Mighty Fuel Cell Truck in NZ
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Hyundai Motors New Zealand will deploy the first Mighty Fuel Cell electric light-duty truck for a 12-month pilot test program locally.
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Revenue leakage a costly epidemic for fleet operators
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Fleet operators are losing thousands in revenue due to unauthorised discounts, according to data science firm FOYI.
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Toyota's Reality Pill
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
On the face of it, NZ new car volume sales look grim, however, according to Neeraj Lala – CEO, Toyota New Zealand things aren’t as bad as they seem, we just need to take a reality pill.
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Taking action to reduce road cones
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
The Coalition Government is also taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road users.
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More versatility and pulling power – THE 2024 VW T7 DIESEL MULTIVAN
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Regardless of the generation, the VW Multivan stands out as a practical and innovative vehicle.
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Talking Transit with Ford Engineer Alistair Hunt
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Alistair is originally from the UK, (his accent gives him away), but is now based at the Ford Transit manufacturing plant in Istanbul.
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Fleet Managers: Powering Up for the Electric Future
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
Making an informed decision about EV fleet transition requires careful planning and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved.
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New fast charge network set to simplify EV charging
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Plug and Save, a new innovative 100 percent Kiwi-owned electric vehicle charging network is set to shake up New Zealand’s EV charger network by simplifying how electric vehicle users can charge the
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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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