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The lion sleeps tonight...
Thursday, 18 October 2018
But today’s Holden Commodore – especially the Calais V – offers something new...
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Ford Endura 
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Endura may be the name Ford has tagged its medium-sized SUV with, but Sean suggests a better name might have been ‘Enigma.’
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Mitsubishi ASX XLS
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Mitsubishi released the ASX as the SUV wave was building up, and today, the Triple Diamond compact SUV is shining brightly in a hugely popular sector, as Sean Willmot discovers.
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Renault Trafic
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Style and flair are two words you wouldn’t normally associate with white vans, but as Sean Willmot finds out after a week with a Renault, it seems you can have your croissant and eat it too.
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Video Road Report
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid - Video Road report
Thursday, 02 August 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid XLS
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Video Road Report
2018 Mitsubishi ASX - Video Road Report
Thursday, 02 August 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi ASX.
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Road Report
Kia Niro EX Hybrid
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Niro is an interesting addition to both the hybrid and SUV ranks, reckons Cathy Parker.
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Road Report
Skoda Karoq TSi Ambition +
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
The Karoq is a bit like the Tardis – it seems much bigger on the inside, says Cathy Parker.
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New models
Holden on for the ride NZ
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
‟Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,’’ or so might the catchphrase have been for Holden at a pre-Fieldays range overview. 
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New models
Another Seat at the table
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
NZ Company Vehicle has already road tested two cars which have the distinction of being made in Barcelona; namely the Seat Ibiza (pronounced Ibeetha) hatchback and the Seat Ateca medium SUV.
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BMW 640i GT
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Remember the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo? No? That’s all right, because Damien O'Carroll thinks BMW would probably rather you forgot it anyway.
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Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser
Thursday, 05 July 2018
As well equipped as it is priced, Toyota’s latest special edition Hilux, the SR5 Cruiser is an impressive drive, on and off the road. Ross MacKay explains why.
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Skoda Octavia RS245
Thursday, 05 July 2018
So much for so little: Skoda’s RS245 adds up, says Damien O'Carroll...
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VW Polo Beats
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Damien O'Carroll finds a special edition of VW's Polo aurally impressive.
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Road Report, SUV
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Mid-range model's high spec, comfort and refinement impress Damien O'Carroll.
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Road Report, SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Clever Mitsubishi wraps advanced EV technology in New Zealand's favourite body style, the SUV, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Video Road Report
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Video Road Report
Monday, 25 June 2018
We video test the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line.
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Video Road Report
2018 Toyota Camry - Video Road Report
Monday, 18 June 2018
We video test the 2018 Toyota Camry...
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Road Report
Holden Commodore RS-V
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll discovers a handsome Aussie – by way of Europe...
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Road Report
Toyota Camry V6
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll – not easily impressed – finds the Camry V6 adds excitement to Toyota's mainstay model...
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New models
Skoda Karoq
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Following its bigger sibling’s lead, Karoq offers the SUV market clever engines, clever packaging, European styling and sharp pricing Mark Baker takes a closer look...
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SUV
New SUV Test Video – 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid
Monday, 21 May 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid XLS...
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BMW X2 sDrive 2.0i
Monday, 07 May 2018
BMW has made creating niches to jam new vehicles into an absolute artform in recent years, and the weird “coupe” SUV was one of the more horrifying, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Hyundai Kona Elite 2WD
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll reports that here’s the big secret about the Hyundai Kona – it isn’t anywhere near as weird as it looks...
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Road Report
Peugeot 5008
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says Peugeot’s people mover has succesfully morphed into an SUV
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Road Report, SUV
Honda Odyssey LS
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says that whilst SUV’s rule, there is still room for a true people mover such as the Odysssey...
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Kia Stinger GT
Monday, 07 May 2018
Still need a RWD kick, Damien O’Carroll reckons the Stinger GT is just what the doctor ordered.
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Road Report
Holden Astra Wagon
Friday, 04 May 2018
With the wagon arriving it is a rather multi-cultural family...
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New models, SUV
Subaru Outback and Legacy
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
The Legacy is now available in either 2.5i Premium or 3.6RS Premium forms...
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Video Road Report
2018 Skoda Superb Sportline - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
We video test the 2018 Skoda Superb Sportline.
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