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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Early EV’s were simply EV running gear grafted into an existing ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) platform, so owners were presented with familiar wrappings combined with new technology, but as we m
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New models
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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New models
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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New models
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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Road Report
CITROEN C4
Monday, 08 August 2022
I don’t think Citroen has ever built a vehicle which can be so widely accepted by everyone that you could even actually and properly consider it a fleet vehicle – and a well thought out
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New models
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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Road Report
Nissan Leaf
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Couldn’t have timed this better: it’s Autumn, so what better time to review the latest incarnation – actually just the second generation – Nissan Leaf in its top end spec’ level, the Leaf E+.
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Road Report
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV VRX
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
With its evolutionary new design obviously resonating with buyers, Mitsubishi’s MY 22 Outlanders have been flying out of dealership doors like leaves off the trees in Autumn.
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Road Report
KIA SPORTAGE X-LINE DIESEL AWD
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Sorry Bono – we found what we were looking for But if the U2 boys are looking for some new AWD SUVs, which inspire movement as well as song, they’ll have to line up – behind us at least – for the...
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SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe goes the hybrid way
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
New Zealand's favourite family SUV, the Santa Fe is the first hybrid SUV in Hyundai New Zealand's line-up. It will be joined by smaller siblings Kona and Tucson by the end of 2022.
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News
Mazda CX-5’s new clothes for 2022
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Big news from Mazda for April is the launch of the facelifted, second generation CX-5, which we first saw arrive in 2017.
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EV, Video Road Report
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
The new generation Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV looks set to keep the Triple Diamond brand well ahead of the pack, continuing the model’s long standing, top selling SUV in segment status.
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Road Report
Skoda Octavia RS iV PHEV
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
Skoda’s fleet-friendly Octavia has made itself even more friends, though possibly not with the petro-companies, since the latest model is a plug-in hybrid variant.
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Workhorse
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.
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Road Report
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Monday, 02 May 2022
You’re not short-changed with the XLS grade of the new generation Outlander. In fact, you might want to buy the XLS after deciding to try the top spec’ VRX…
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Workhorse
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.
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News
Next-Gen Raptor tipped as ‘Chalk leader’ for Ranger
Monday, 02 May 2022
Ford looks set to deliver a complete Ranger product portfolio when the new generation Ranger touches down in the next few months.
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New models
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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Road Report
Nissan’s flagship on patrol
Monday, 02 May 2022
Long ago, Nissan’s patrol attained legendary status among offroaders for its unstoppable toughness. It won hearts and minds in the city for its ability to swallow humans and gear in huge number and...
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New models
Outlander PHEV recharged
Monday, 02 May 2022
Mitsubishi Outlander plugs into the trend for more efficient motoring – second time around.
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Road Report
Lexus ES300h Limited
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Looking back in the US market in particular, the ES nomenclature could stand for “Excellent Seller” since the ES has been Lexus’s best-selling sedan for over 15 years.
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Road Report
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
You’re not short-changed with the XLS grade of the new generation Outlander. In fact, you might want to buy the XLS after deciding to try the top spec’ VRX…
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TransNet – great for Australasia’s electrical needs and yours
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
If you have had a professional connection to the electrical industry in the last 20 years, chances are good that you will have encountered the name TransNet.
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EV
Plugging into the EV trend
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Check it out: the February figures from the Motor Industry Association are in and there were 684 light vehicle and five heavy vehicle full battery electric vehicles registered for the month.
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General
Leasing may not be what you think it is
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
It seems the world of leasing changes like the weather, or perhaps more accurately, like the seasons as it takes a certain amount of time for lease companies to develop new products and stay abreas
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Auto Transform – recrafting the Crafter for Hyster
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Adjusting core pillars of any given business for the better is something the team at Auto Transform knows more than a little something about.
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New models
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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SUV, Video Road Report
We video review the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Friday, 11 March 2022
There has never been a better time to buy a Mitsubishi Outlander – described as the best product Mitsubishi has ever built.
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Road Report
Ford Escape ST-Line X Phev
Sunday, 06 March 2022
An award winner and yes, that is us saying so, but one drive in
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News
Ranger update: Here’s some things we can tell you
Sunday, 06 March 2022
By now most of us will have heard that there is a new Ranger on the way from Ford and this is quite big news.
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