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The Chinese invasion is just beginning
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
The launch of the new Great Wall Utes will be a small trickle which will eventually lead to a flood of high quality vehicles entering our shores.
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Toyota Yaris 1.5 Automatic
Sunday, 07 June 2009
After enjoying the wild child European sourced 1.8 litre Yaris RS hatch earlier this year the Japanese sourced 1.5 litre Yaris hatch is a little more circumspect in behaviour and performance. It’s...
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Tourer extra-ordinaire
Sunday, 07 June 2009
The HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer finds itself in a niche market segment, the nearest competitor in terms of size and pricing would be Chrysler’s 300C SRT 6.1 litre V8 Hemi Touring. HSV say that they will...
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All-new Mazda3: Timing is everything
Sunday, 07 June 2009
At the April press launch of the all-new Mazda3, Mazda New Zealand managing director Andrew Clearwater said that there couldn’t be a better time for the arrival of this new model.
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Ford's Funky New Fiesta
Thursday, 02 April 2009
Right car for the timesWhile New Zealand Ford buyers have only had access to the Fiesta range since 2003, Ford of Europe introduced the nameplate in 1976 after the first oil shock of the 1970s, when...
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Another Superb Skoda
Monday, 30 March 2009
Is it a middle management saloon or is it a luxury lift back? Well thanks to its very clever combined boot lid and tailgate system called Twindoor combined with some other interesting technology, the...
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The perfect Combi-nation of form and function?
Monday, 30 March 2009
Offering the same modern styling as the Skoda Fabia hatch, the new Fabia Combi (wagon) compliments this with an impressive load-carrying capacity and the frugality of a 1.9 litre turbo-diesel engine...
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XR5: The ultimate Mondeo
Monday, 30 March 2009
There’s much to like about the top of the line Mondeo XR5 Turbo, especially for drivers who like changing gear. In keeping with its European performance heritage, the XR5 turbo is only available with...
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Red Baron or Black Ninja, that’s the $50,000 question.
Monday, 30 March 2009
The heat is on in middle management user-chooser land to downsize from the usual six-cylinder Falco-dores, but the fifty thousand dollar question is what do you get to enjoy power, performance and...
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The perfect fleet partner
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Small vans are making a comeback into the New Zealand fleet thanks to their compact size and versatility. Recognising this trend, Peugeot importer, Sime Darby Automobiles New Zealand brought in two...
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The biggest risk in fleet management is risk itself
Thursday, 12 February 2009
If you talked to any fleet manager in the last 18 months about the biggest issues they face you would invariably hear about the usual suspects of depreciation, fuel and running costs.
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Is there a future for Bio Fuels in New Zealand
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Company Vehicle spoke with Gull New Zealand’s sustainability champion Karl Mischewski just after the National Government repealed the bio fuel sales obligation.
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Kia Rio CRDI
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
We drove a diverse group of small vehicles this year. Most were well equipped with safety features and had excellent driver ergonomics. The contenders included: the Fiat 500, Hyundai i30 CRDi, Kia...
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Ford Mondeo
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
The medium class category was by far the largest segment of vehicles road tested this year. There was a huge choice of four-cylinder petrol and diesel models which indicates the shift towards smaller...
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Hyundai Grandeur 2.2 CRDI
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
...”it’s definitely a cut above previous large Korean cars which wallowed far too much.”
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Goodbye Rodeo, Hello Colorado-A new name for tough
Thursday, 02 October 2008
The Rodeo nameplate has been extremely successful for Holden but the company decided that with a new look on the way, it was time to adopt a global name used by GM in this market segment. Hence the...
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Changes in the leasing market
Thursday, 02 October 2008
According to LeasePlan CEO Charles Willmer in the previous six months to October the fleet leasing market has seen customers adopting the idea of purchasing greener and safer fleet vehicles that are...
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Downsizing the Fleet – what do you gain or lose?
Thursday, 02 October 2008
Reducing your fleet’s fuel bill and carbon footprint will become a greater issue as we head into the next decade, with looming carbon taxes and even stricter emissions regulations.
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2008 Mazda 3 Range Launched
Sunday, 03 August 2008
Mazda has just launched the 2008 Mazda3 range, bringing more features and better value to one of its best-selling models in New Zealand.
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Economical Rav4 with less emissions
Sunday, 03 August 2008
The new RAV4 diesel has arrived and it’s frugal on fuel and considerate to the environment with its low emissions.
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Priced off the Roads?
Sunday, 03 August 2008
How to manage your fuel bills in the face of rising prices.
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New Audi A4
Thursday, 05 June 2008
Thanks to engineering innovations such as Audi Drive Select and Audi Dynamic Steering, the new fifth generation range of A4 sedans offers more driver orientated technology than ever before.
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Kia Sorento
Thursday, 05 June 2008
Last month we had a set of Cooper Mud Tyres fitted to the Sorento so that we could truly explore it’s off-road potential and also so that Editor Oxley could easily fit snow chains for his upcoming...
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How Technology will manage your fleet
Thursday, 03 April 2008
Not so very long ago it was inconceivable that companies could use their vehicle fleet to determine the underperformers on their staff. Now, it is not only possible but proof is available to back up...
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Avoid a a crash course by learning defensive driving techniques
Thursday, 03 April 2008
We’ve all had a near miss on the road at some time or other in our fleet vehicles. And while vehicles are becoming a great deal safer with the advent of electronic stability control systems being...
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Keeping your fleet mobile
Thursday, 03 April 2008
During the course of any given day on New Zealand roads, disaster can strike. As if clogged motorways and arterial routes were not enough, there is also the possibility of dings and crashes, tyre...
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Bigger, Better Greener: New Peugeot 308
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Undoubtedly the Peugeot 307 model has been a huge success world-wide, with over three million cars sold in only six years of production. The new 308 will build on the strengths of its predecessor,...
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Hyundai unveils ‘Genesis’ luxury sports sedan
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
With its artfully-sculpted modern exterior form and understated, clean character lines, the Hyundai Genesis projects an authoritative, sophisticated presence. Developed under the BH project codename...
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Holden Omega Ute
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
What looks like a two-door Ute but drives like a sports car? The answer has got to be Holden’s new VE Ute, one of the finest commercial vehicles we have ever driven and the winner of our 2007 award...
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A myriad of options in the hatchback fleet
Wednesday, 08 August 2007
As the New Zealand fleets look to downsize or investigate alternative fuel options it seemed timely to review the “C” segment of five door hatches available to them on the market which are priced...
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