Workhorse

TRADING PLACES - Next-Generation Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

With a range that spans from 2WD single cabs up to 4WD double cabs and seemingly everything in between, it would appear that the next-generation Mitsubishi Triton has a ute for virtually every kind

Ford e-Transit Cargo

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

You do feel a bit King of the Road-ish in a Ford Transit, and just because its electric not diesel, doesn’t change that.

ZR Toyota HiAce

Monday, 09 October 2023

There are some who would say the new HiAce isn’t what it used to be, but Toyota and those who understand no product – no successful product – stays the same forever, and this model is simply HiAce

Volkswagen Amarok Style

Monday, 09 October 2023

The new Amarok range is one of the clearest and most logical examples of ‘layered’ specs we’ve seen in a while.

Volkswagen Crafter

Thursday, 07 September 2023

It’s been a minute since we last reviewed the Volkswagen Crafter, in fact, since our last review, Volkswagen has proven the Crafter’s mettle with a very successful camper model, but wha

Toyota Corolla Wagon GX Hybrid

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Once and a while a car comes into the country which has no fanfare, no marketing push and would barely register on buyer’s radar, except that the vehicle in question is the perfect comp

Renault Master MWB

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Possibly the commercial van with the best name ever, the Renault Master is essentially one van, but a Jacque of all trades.

Volkswagen Amarok Life

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

When Californian soft rockers The Eagles penned Life in the Fast Lane, I’m not sure a Volkswagen light commercial was on their minds.

N-Series gets Ready-To-Work

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The popular range of N-Series models available from Isuzu Trucks New Zealand is continuing to expand with two new variants of the NLR250 confirmed for its national dealership network.

And if you don’t need the 4WD

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

While the Ute Buyers Guide obviously focuses on the big movers in the New Zealand market, namely the 4WD double cabbers, we would be remiss to ignore the utes with 2WD capability.

Peugeot ePartner

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

Acceptance of the electric vehicle comes with the successful integration of electric vehicles in the commercial vehicle space, so say those automakers with electric commercials already

Ford Ranger XLT 2WD

Saturday, 10 December 2022

With a raft of Rangers on the way over the next few editions, we thought the smart starting point – certainly the most fleet-friendly – is the 2WD double cab, so here’s what we thought of i

Isuzu D-Max LS

Thursday, 01 September 2022

While the New Zealand market waits with bated breath for new arrivals on the ute scene, the stalwart brands continue to bear up under the rigours of the ‘ute tax’ and stock supply constraints.

Staria Load: NZ’s safest van

Tuesday, 03 May 2022

ANCAP’s second Commercial Van Safety Comparison report has found the newly-released Hyundai Staria Load is the safest work van on the market.

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo

Monday, 02 May 2022

The Volkswagen Caddy has transformed in its fifth iteration – it is now a recreationally focused vehicle, a far cry from the Caddy’s original workhorse role in this country.

Flying Farewell - Ford Ranger

Thursday, 02 December 2021

The replacement for the Ford Ranger is imminent. The company is ‘teasing’ artful images of the new Ranger. In the meantime the company has released the Wildtrak X.