New models

Introducing the all-new third generation Honda HR-V
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Since its debut in 1988 (1989 in New Zealand), the Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle – better known as the HR-V – has held a steadfast place in Honda’s lineup, celebrated for its fuel efficiency, room
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Suzuki Swift, a new era of awesomeness
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
The Suzuki Swift has a nameplate that dates back to 1984 when it was used as an export name for the Suzuki Cultus, however, despite this four decade history, the popular  supermini as we know it to
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Lexus LBX arrives in NZ
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The first-ever Lexus LBX has arrived in NZ, and we weren’t invited to the launch.
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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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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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Chur to Toyota's new CH-R
Thursday, 08 February 2024
Toyota New Zealand has announced pricing for the eagerly anticipated all-new Toyota C-HR, a new addition to the range of electrified passenger vehicles available in New Zealand.
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Honda’s HR-V, CR-V and now ZR-V
Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Following the relaunch of the popular Jazz, Honda has introduced an all-new SUV to sit neatly between the HR-V and the CR-V, but there is quite a bit more to the story than that.
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The E-Transit has landed
Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Transit is the world’s best-selling cargo van, and it is a van – and a nameplate – that is trusted by 10 million customers over its 55-year history.
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I Amarok – but I am more
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
The most eagerly awaited utility of 2023 has arrived! And while the Volkswagen Amaroks arrived ahead of schedule, the first shipment of over 200 units were sold before they cleared Customs.
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Vitara tackles CO2 with mybrid
Tuesday, 02 May 2023
But now it’s the Vitara’s turn again to shine – and yes, all you Vitara enthusiasts who have been waiting so patiently and so loyally, we see you collectively fist-pumping – as Suzuki releases the
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Jazz never goes out of style
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
Honda has come into the sun this quarter and demonstrated conclusively that when it comes to a party, Jazz is the best entertainment.
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Škoda goes electric with class
Monday, 03 April 2023
February was the official launch of the all-electric Enyaq, important not only for the fact that this is Skoda’s first all-electric vehicle, but also that New Zealand is the first country outside o
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Isuzu D-Max – Workhorse Road report
Tuesday, 07 March 2023
The Clean Car Scheme is not a nice prospect for local auto distributors, and it affects some more than others, as everyone looks at ways of reducing their across-the-range CO2 outputs.
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Skoda Karoq Sportline – Road report
Tuesday, 07 March 2023
The big boy of the Karoq trio, the Sportline is the Karoq with all the bells and whistles and it just happens to have a 4x4 drivetrain.
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Toyota Corolla Cross GXL – Road report
Tuesday, 07 March 2023
At first blush, the Corolla Cross – for all that it’s a Corolla with all that implies – appeared to be a solution looking for a problem, but Toyota seldom produces vehicles on a whim, so wh
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Triple treat for Mahindra's 2023
Tuesday, 07 March 2023
Mahindra is starting off 2023 on the rise, introducing two new models and bringing a significant upgrade to its stalwart seller – the Pik Up.
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Nissan back in the game
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Anyone following Nissan will know by now their brand of choice is kicking it into high gear this year and has launched a quartet of Company Vehicle relevant – well, mostly – products in the first q
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Java Jolt – Opel Mokka e’s bold and pure blend
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
At the end of last year, NZ Company Vehicle introduced its readers to the Opel brand and more specifically to the first of the Opel vehicles to arrive in New Zealand – the all-electric Mokk
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Four of a kind
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
We can’t accuse Mercedes-Benz of being late to the electric party, especially when the brand’s passenger line brought us the EQC, the EQA, EQS and most recently, the EQB.
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Skoda goes Absolutely Fabia-licious
Thursday, 01 September 2022
“I don’t want more choice. I just want nicer things!” Eddy from Ab Fab said it, and Skoda listened.
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New Amarok unveiled
Thursday, 01 September 2022
July gave the world its first look at the all-new Amarok – a second generation ute 12 years in the making, and a lot has changed in terms of both design and technology.
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Solterra – Dawn of Subaru’s EV
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
This is long lead time with a vengeance, but the universal opinion is that the Solterra – taken from the Latin Sol (sun) and Terra (earth), an interesting name, but then “Subaru Sunearth” doesn’t r
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Guess who’s back?
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
A 15-strong model range, a new longer, wider chassis carrying all-new sheet metal, and a new turbodiesel V6 engine.
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Suzuki S-Cross now for the forever young
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
The new look and new spec level for the S-Cross heralds a new hero for Suzuki and at the same time, will appeal to a wider and younger customer base.  Suzuki has had a quiet couple of years in term
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Ranger has boots on the ground
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
The automotive world’s worst-kept secret is no longer a rumour; the Next-Gen Ranger arrived in New Zealand, just in time to wow the crowds at the May 12 to 15 Hutchwilco Boat Show.
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Opel – the new gemstone in the New Zealand automotive landscape
Monday, 02 May 2022
It’s new, well, it’s not new, we have seen the name before, but it might as well be new.
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Outlander PHEV recharged
Monday, 02 May 2022
Mitsubishi Outlander plugs into the trend for more efficient motoring – second time around.
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HY ‘ND MIGHTY EX6
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
A return to the world of the light commercial truck for Hyundai, the Mighty EX6 is the Korean marque’s entry into a Japanese dominated sector of the market. Can it deliver?
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Kia Sportage 5th gen steps forth, gradually…
Wednesday, 02 February 2022
It’s a sign of the times; new vehicle ranges coming here will likely arrive in staggered delivery dates for a few months yet, which will be challenging for auto distributors.
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Skoda Kodiaq
Wednesday, 02 February 2022
The new Skoda Kodiaq – named for the largest brown bear and a legend in the brand’s formidable line-up – has seen significant upgrades for 2022, which should see it reprise the success of the model
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