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General
Ali Arc Industries – powering ahead despite a challenging year
Saturday, 10 December 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, Ali Arc Industries is reflecting on one of its most challenging years in business since being founded some 34 years ago.
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General
On the Trail of better all Terrain tyres with Michelin’s LTX - Video Review
Friday, 09 December 2022
Michelin has just launched its latest All Terrain tyre, the LTX Trail, which brings together Michelin’s rally sport expertise to redefine a fuel saving All Terrain tyre. 
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EV
Getting the BYD buzz
Tuesday, 08 November 2022
BYD, out of China, has been in our market for four months now.
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Road Report
Skoda Kamiq Scoutline
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
When Skoda first introduced the Kamiq, it seemed odd because the Skoda Scala was already filling that segment very nicely.
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Road Report
Ford Focus ST-Line X MHEV
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
MHEV’s are sugar-light engine equivalents.
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General
Horses for courses
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
But which horse? Ford Ranger XLT vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Images by Hannah Willmot
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Road Report
Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
With EVs dominating the motoring headlines there is a sense of ‘second cousin syndrome’ when it comes to hybrids, but these vehicles make more sense for daily drivers than
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EV
TransNet puts in a plug for home charging
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
As we head further down the electric vehicle highway, there must be a greater awareness and embracing of infrastructure, and the more corporate fleets encourage EV uptake for its employees,
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New models
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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Road Report
Honda Civic Sport
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Not a hybrid, not an electric, a plain Jane petrol engine.
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Road Report
Kia EV6
Thursday, 01 September 2022
So much to say and so little space… the Kia EV6 is not just another all-electric car, it is perhaps the next generation electric car as far as the driving experience is concerned.
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Workhorse
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.
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General
Utemaster unveils Next Gen Ranger accessories
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Ute accessory manufacturer Utemaster” has just released a range of products for the Next-Gen 2022 Ford Ranger.
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General
Five Michelin stars for the Pilot Sport 5
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Many issues ago, NZ Company Vehicle took a long look at the Pilot Sport 4 tyre from Michelin, and we found it to be a darn good hoop. What was going to happen with the next generation?
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New models
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 models
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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Video Road Report
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Video review
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Michelin has taken its best and – with a little help from 35000 consumer and independent testers – made it a little better.
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Road Report
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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