Review by Sandra Masters I had the opportunity to test drive the Renault Koleos over the weekend and see how it goes around town. The Koleos is competing against the Kia Sportage, the Nissan … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 35
It's the end of another busy week. So, here are some interesting car related articles and videos we found this week. Driven.co.nz looks at five of New Zealand's most fuel efficient … More »
Great Utes
What are you looking for when it comes to a ute? Are you after something which you can store all your gear and equipment in? Do you need something that's comfortable off road for those weekend … More »
Dodge Ram 1500 Review
Alright, I know that a young Ram is called a ‘Ram Lamb’ but it didn’t have the same ring to it. The point is RAM (the truck type) have just launched their new 1500 and despite it being shorter, lower … More »
2018 Suzuki Swift RS Turbo Review
The 2018 Suzuki Swift RS Turbo Review will put the smile back on your dial says Colin Bower. Check out his review below. It all started with an email from one of my clients, who … More »
3 financial benefits of leasing a car
Today, we're going to look at 3 financial benefits businesses get from leasing a car. Put simply, a car lease is a finance tool that allows a business to acquire vehicles. It is usually done with new … More »
September 2018 Deal of the Month: Mercedes Benz X-Class
2018 Mercedes Benz X-Class X250 Pure 4WD D/Cab Automatic Lease from $799 a month A couple of days ago we got the chance to test drive the new Mercedes Benz X-Class. Our verdict? We loved it. The … More »
August 2018 Ex-Lease SUVs
Looking for an SUV that's affordable, reliable and helps you get the job done? Here are six ex-lease and used SUVs that look sharp, drive well and have reasonably low kms. As a lease company, we … More »
Case Study: Kiwi Coaches
Kiwi Coaches is a bus company in Auckland that has been experiencing continued growth. As a result, it regularly upgrades its fleet. Driveline is the fleet provider of choice for Kiwi Coaches, so it … More »
Case Study: Tile Space
History As one of New Zealand’s largest tile importers Tile Space supplies a range of quality tiles to retail, wholesale and commercial businesses around the country. Founded in 1987 by … More »
Haval H9 Review
Before I started working at Driveline, I had no idea how popular the Ford Ranger was. I was unaware of the massive move towards SUVs and Utes and thought the Suzuki Swift was the country's best … More »
👍 August 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
Suzuki Swift CVT GL 1.2L 5dr Hatch Auto Lease from $385 a month There are only 3 left at this sharp lease price. The new Suzuki Swift GL is an excellent small car. The 1.2L engine with … More »
4 Great Reasons to Smartlease a Vehicle
The key to a successful business can often come down to healthy finances. If you're maximising the value of every dollar spent and producing some really good returns, you can really get ahead. If … More »
The latest automotive news highlights just for you
We hope you're having an awesome start to the week. Here's the run down on some interesting things which have been happening in the automotive industry. Mercedes Benz are taking safety … More »
Looking for an ex-lease or used vehicle?
Knock Knock Who's there? Low cost ex-lease and used vehicles available for lease and HP. We've seen the interest in ex-lease and used vehicles go up this year...and for good reason; you're … More »
Toyota Prius Prime Review
It seemed to me, that when the Toyota Prius was launched hit the streets around twenty, yes twenty years ago, it instantly became the darling Hollywood. Justifiably I guess, almost every star was seen … More »
Youth Encounter Testimonial
Youth Encounter's mission is to unleash the potential in young people and their families. We deliver exciting and engaging programmes using the risk taking activity of dirt bike riding. Through a … More »
👍 The best Ford Ranger deal we’ve ever seen
2018 Ford Ranger run-out special Have you, like everyone else aways wanted a Ranger? Well, if you can beat the rush, now's your time. The fact that the Ranger is still comfortably the … More »
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review
Our Administration Manager Raewyn reviews the new Volskwagen Tiguan AllSpace A new SUV has to make an immediate impression. This is a very competitive market so you've always got to have something … More »
Renault Captur Review
In what I would deem a similar vein to how their sporting opposition approaches them, it’s always with a hint of trepidation when I jump inside and review anything French. It’s not that I am opposed … More »
👍 Suzuki Swift Deal of the Month
Suzuki Swift CVT GL 1.2L 5dr Hatch Auto Lease from $385 a month* This month only, we've got a sharp lease deal on the 2018 Suzuki Swift. Powered by a 1.2L engine, the Swift strikes a good balance … More »
2018 Mazda CX-8 Review
New Mazda CX8 first drive impression by Colin Bower "Which one would you buy?" a client asked me the other day. He was referring to the 2018 Mazda CX8 versus the 2018 Ford … More »
Mazda 6 Takami Special
For a limited time only, we've got an awesome lease special on the Mazda 6 Takami. From just $899 a month*, you can lease this awesome sedan. The Mazda 6 Takami has made a strong impression in the … More »
July 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 Nissan Qashqai ST 2.0L Auto Lease from $439 a month There are only six days left for you to get your hands on this sharp lease deal. If you're looking for a company car that looks awesome, … More »
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The Autocar hot hatch showdown is on. Squaring off this time are the Renault Megane and the Honda Civic Type R. What is the future driving experience going to look like? Wired has a … More »
Top of the Line Utes
If you're the type of person who wants the best of the best, look no further than these top of the line utes. These high spec utes come with the latest gadgets, features and technology so you know … More »
Big Van Deals
Sometimes, a standard model van is not enough to get the job done. You need something that offers a little bit more. Something with enough space for a palace, all the latest technology, … More »
BMW M140 Shadow edition review
Anyone that’s watched a professional boxing bout will have probably witnessed a fighter rapidly punch the air or shadow-box upon arrival to the ring. In essence, Shadowboxing is sparing with an … More »
The new Ford Transit Tourneo Custom arrives in New Zealand
The new Ford Tourneo Custom is now available in New Zealand with a bold new design, an all-new interior and enhanced features offering the best seat in the house. The Tourneo Custom offers a spacious … More »
Fully Maintained Ex-Lease Specials
Looking for an affordable vehicle that's reliable and helps you get the job done? Check out these three great ex-lease deals. They are fully maintained, in great condition and available for a … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 33
Hi everyone. It has been an interesting week in the automotive industry. We've found a couple of interesting car reviews, announcements and more. Check them out. Dave McLeod, editor … More »
July 2018 Ex-lease and used specials
Sometimes it makes more sense to go for an ex-lease or used vehicle. Whether it's for the young apprentice who's starting on Monday or the new sales rep, the quality and choices are incredible. At … More »
Holden Colorado V8
Our CEO Lance Manins was up in Whangarei last week and came across an Holden Colorado Ute with a mighty V8 engine. Here's what he had to say about it. "V8 COLORADO ! ! - At last someone has had the … More »
We Are FRANK Testimonial
We Are FRANK is an Advertising & Technology Agency focusing on smartphone advertising and creativity with current clients including New World, PAKnSAVE, Mitre 10, Lego, Four Square, BP, Roadshow … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 32
It's been an interesting week on the automotive industry. So here's the rundown on some of the interesting things that have been happening. The regional fuel tax in Auckland has arrived. If you … More »
👍 July 2018 Deal of the Month
2018 Nissan Qashqai ST 2.0L Auto Lease from $439 a month The 2018 Nissan Qashqai has taken things to the next level. It maintains an impressive cabin, where driver comfort and all the latest … More »
How to buy a new car
Colin Bower, one of Driveline's Business Consultant's in the Bay of Plenty shares his top 6 tips for buying a new car. Decide your criteria (must haves): size, seating, power, economy, image, … More »
June 2018 client vehicle photos
Here are a couple of our clients great vehicle photos that we've recently leased or financed for them. Drivestaff's new Isuzu D-Max is looking awesome. GNM Ltd … More »
2018 Kia Niro Review
With the number of client enquiries about EV’s (Electric Vehicles) and PEV’s really starting to ramp up, I decided it was time to schedule a trip over my favourite test route – the Kaimais to Lake … More »
Toyota Hilux 2WD Double Cab PreRunner Review
Call me old-fashioned, but a lot of the time, alright most of the time, when I’m asked which model of vehicle I wish to review, I opt for the top of the line version. You see, just as the brands like … More »
👍 June 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 4WD Holden Colorado LT Crew Cab Diesel Auto Lease from $635 a month Are you in the market for a new Ute? Looking for something which combines practicality with comfort? You're in luck. There … More »
Ford Mustang Bullitt to arrive in October 2018
Ford Mustang BULLITT will be the most powerful Mustang sold by Ford New Zealand, celebrating one of the most famous car-chase scenes in motion picture history Enthusiasts will be able to … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 31
Here are some of the interesting things making news in the automotive industry recently. Motor1 has some great spy shots of next generation cars being tested. This includes a whole range of … More »
June 2018 Ex-Lease and Used Specials
It can be very time consuming finding a vehicle and nobody wants to spend their weekend driving all over town looking through car yards. At Driveline, we take the stress and hassle out of finding … More »
2018 Field Days SUV Specials
Field Days are in full swing at the moment and the manufacturers have been beefing up their specials. We've seen this with Utes and we're also seeing it with SUVs. Modern SUVs are classy rides. … More »
2018 Field Days Specials
The 2018 Field Days are upon us. Everyone is busy sharpening their pencils, bringing out the best possible deals on a range of different vehicles. We reckon the manufacturers will make their utes the … More »
The Mazda CX-8 will soon be available in New Zealand
Mazda New Zealand is thrilled to confirm the brand new Mazda CX-8 will be joining the award winning Mazda SUV line up in the second half of 2018. The stylish new three row, seven seat SUV offers … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 30
There's a lot happening in the auto industry...so here are a few articles that caught our attention. Stuff has an interesting article that highlights the growing concern … More »
June 2018 Deal of the Month
2018 4WD Holden Colorado LT Crew Cab Diesel Auto Lease from $635 a month When you think about a great ute, what are the things that come to mind? For a lot of us, it's something with a … More »
Meet the 2019 Ford Everest
Available from September 2018 and offered in the single premium Titanium variant, the 2019 Ford Everest brings significant upgrades and advanced technology including AEB, with a state of the art … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 29
We've got the lowdown on the latest car news. Here are a few articles that caught our attention. Pricing for the 2019 Ford Ranger has been released. You can see how each model prices up by going … More »
Lexus NX 300 Review
Gloves are amazing items. They have a history that’s as long as your arm and as a garment, have (pardon the pun), their fingers in a lot of pies. They have arguably been referenced back hundreds of … More »
2019 Ford Ranger Pricing
The updated 2019 Ford Ranger will go on sale in October 2018 with a raft of focused improvements that build on Ranger’s renowned and award-winning off-road capability and on-road … More »
Nissan Pathfinder Special
There are only four models available at this price, so make sure you enquire today. Roll up your sleeves. We've got two super sharp lease deals on the... Nissan Pathfinder ST 2WD Lease from $554 a … More »
👍 May 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 Hyundai iLoad CRDi 2.5L 3 Seat Diesel Auto Lease from $639 a month Time is running out. This sharp lease deal will self destruct at the end of the month. The good news? There is still time … More »
Wayne Bowden Painters Testimonial
Charlie Bowden explains why Wayne Bowden Painters uses Driveline Fleet to help them source vehicles for their fleet. Wayne Bowden Painters is a New Zealand owned and operated family … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 28
Here are a few of the cool and interesting things that have been happening in the automotive industry in the last two weeks. The 2019 Ford Ranger will hit the New Zealand market later on … More »
2019 Ford Ranger to be released later on this year
The 2019 Ranger builds on the capabilities and off-road credentials that has made the award-winning Ranger the most popular vehicle in New Zealand for three years running and the most popular ute in … More »
👍 Beaut Boat Finance
Are you going to the boat show this weekend? Are you keen to purchase a boat so that you get out for those weekend fishing getaways? The team at Driveline is here for you! We're not just a … More »
2018 Volkswagen Polo Review
Volkswagen have (quite literally) turned up the bass and the base on their Polo with the Beats model, fashioning their popular, and now all-new compact car, into a four-wheel Dr Dre beatbox, and yes I … More »
Some pictures of our clients awesome vehicles
We're very lucky at Driveline. Everyday, we work with great businesses and organisations throughout New Zealand. These are people who own their own business and want to lease a vehicle for the tax … More »
👍 May 2018 ex-lease and used specials
Life is short and time is precious. You should be driving something that makes you smile every day. For some folks that smile comes from driving their dream car and for others it's as simple as … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 27
As the year moves along, the car industry continues to track along. Here are some of the interesting articles we found from the last week. Autoweek has a look at the new 2019 … More »
Platinum Super Shuttle Testimonial
Driveline director, Paul Tobin, explains how Tourism Transport Limited (TTL) and Driveline, collaborated to get a Christchurch based owner/operator, a brand new Platinum Shuttle. Driveline has been … More »
Top 10 Best Selling Cars in 2018 so far
The best selling cars of 2018 (so far) have been revealed. Utes continue to occupy most of the spots on the list (five), with three SUVs and two small cars rounding out the list. The Ford Ranger … More »
👍 May Deal of the Month
2018 Hyundai iLoad CRDi 2.5L 3 Seat Diesel Auto Lease from $639 a month "It's versatile. It has got a lot of space and it's great as a mobile workplace." In a nutshell, this is the feedback we … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 26
Here are a few things that have been happening in the car industry. An interesting article came up on Stuff.co.nz. Ford and GM announced they could start making repairs to different … More »
👍 April 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 Nissan Navara NP300 ST 2WD D/Cab Diesel Auto Lease from $499 a month There are only a few days left for you to get your hands on this sharp Nissan Navara deal. The new Nissan Navara is a … More »
👍 A couple of great ex-lease specials
Picture this. You've got a fresh faced apprentice starting work on Monday who will need a vehicle to get around town. You don't want to put them into a new vehicle right away but you do want something … More »
New Zealand businesses make moves to future-proof their fleets with electric vehicles, but the change doesn’t come without challenges
Media Release 17 April 2018 With a global commitment towards minimising carbon emissions, New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get … More »
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review
Back in the early 70’s, the hair was big, the shoes were platformed and the trousers were bell-bottomed wider than Cheshire Cat’s Smile. It was a flamboyant and expressive time where collars were long … More »
Nissan Qashqai Review
The all new Nissan Qashqai is out now and it'll be interesting to see how it competes against rivals like the Mazda CX-3 and Kia Niro. This compact SUV is more or less a slightly smaller version of … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 25
Here's the latest rundown on what's been happening in the automotive industry, here and abroad. Are you one of those people eagerly to get your hands on a Ford Ranger Raptor when it … More »
Driveline Hire Purchase Calculator
Do you do hire purchase as well? This is a question we get asked all the time, and the answer is...yes absolutely. We understand that leasing a vehicle does not work for everyone. If you're … More »
👍 April Deal of the Month
2018 Nissan Navara NP300 ST 2WD D/Cab Diesel Auto Lease from $499 a month Roll up your sleeves. We've got a sharp deal on the all new Nissan Navara. In the last decade, the Navara has evolved … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 24
There has been a lot of car news coming in over the last week. Here's a look at some of the latest reviews, events and videos which caught our attention. If you've … More »
👍 March 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 Holden Equinox LS Turbo 2WD Auto Lease from $537 a month There are only a couple of days left for you to get your hands on our March Deal of the Month. The Holden Equinox LS Turbo is a … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 23
Here are some of the latest car news highlights that caught our attention. Driven.co.nz reviews the new and improved Mercedes CLS 450. If you've got a spare … More »
March Ex-Lease Specials
If you want a late model car in great condition at an excellent price you'd be wise to look at ex-lease or quality second hand vehicles. The ex-lease vehicles have usually only completed one lease … More »
👍 The Electric Vehicle Bonanza
Electric cars are still a relatively new phenomenon to New Zealand but the interest in them is huge. Many of us are more becoming more conscious about how our lifestyle decisions impact the … More »
Volkswagen Amarok Review
In recent history, German vehicles have been synonymous with quality, comfort and reliability. The innovation and technology Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen have produced is nothing short of … More »
The Mercedes Benz X-Class gets put through its paces
When it comes to Utes, there are a couple of questions we often get asked. Here are a few of them... What's the towing capacity? How much storage space is there? What's the power? How … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 22
Here are some of the interesting things that have been happening in the automotive industry. The all new Holden ZB Commodore line up is here. Driven has the full review of it from … More »
👍 March 2018 Deal of the Month
2018 Holden Equinox LS Turbo 2WD Auto Lease for $537 a month As the demand for traditional passenger cars continues to fall, the rise in the popularity of SUVs continues. The next time you're … More »
February 2018 Deal of the Month Reminder
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Lease from $459/mth There are only 2 days left for you to get your hands on this deal of the month. The Mitsubishi Triton is a great value for money Ute. With a 3 … More »
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Review
One of the things I enjoy about being part of the Driveline team is the opportunity to test drive the latest models to help my clients with their decision-making process. As independent advisers, … More »
👍 Excellent Vans
Fancy a new van with all the latest technology and savvy design features? You've come to the right place. Vans are incredibly practical and some of the most versatile vehicles in the … More »
Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Turbo Auto vs Vitara 1.6 JLX
Yes, I admit to being an unrepentant ‘Petrol Head. After driving and reporting on the new Suzuki Vitara JLX Auto and the new Swift turbo late last year, my curiosity got the better of me and I lined … More »
👍 The latest ex-lease specials
We've got access to thousands of ex-lease and used vehicles which are always popular because of the savings they deliver. Many clients come to us with a very specific shopping list and others … More »
Ford Ranger Raptor Review
A recent study by Ford research boffins in Europe highlighted that regularly driving a sports car can greatly increase your sense of well-being and emotional fulfilment. Therefore unfortunately, … More »
2018 Holden Equinox Review
A good vehicle gets sold; a great vehicle sells itself. After its last production plant in South Australia closed, Holden needed a good news story. They needed a vehicle which could sell itself, … More »
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Here are some of the interesting things which have been happening in the automotive industry in the last week. Electric car lovers will be thrilled to know that the new Nissan Leaf is … More »
👍 February 2018 Deal of the Month
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Lease from $459/mth Deal of the Month, February only We talk about Utes all day long. They're fantastic vehicles that offer great value and capability. The Mitsubishi Triton … More »
LDV T60 Range boosted with Single Cab Chassis 4WD
The Five Star ANCAP safety rated LDV T60 ute range has been boosted with the impending arrival of a manual 4WD single cab variant. Available in three colours white, silver and red, the T60 single cab … More »
Seat Ateca Review
Did you know that Spain is one of the world's largest automobile producers? The industry accounts for roughly 4% of the nation's GDP. So, when one of its most ubiquitous car brands, Seat (or … More »
Great SUVs in the market
The quality and performance of modern SUVs is just phenomenal. With so much competition in the marketplace, big name brands are continuously innovating, fine tuning and redeveloping every SUV in their … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 20
We've got the lowdown on what's been happening in the car and automotive industry. So, here are some of the things which have been making news. SUV's have been tipped to dominate the … More »
Range Rover Velar Review
In cockney terms, a diamond geezer is a type of good bloke, a stand-up man, an all-round good sort, in other words, the Range Rover Velar. For as well as the Velar hailing from the UK, being a ‘bit of … More »
Awesome Utes
When you’re looking at utes, there are a few factors to consider... Has it got the space I need? Does it have a powerful and reliable engine? Does it look the business? What’s the resale … More »
The Weekly Car News Roundup 19
From the latest reviews to best selling vehicle lists, here's our weekly car news roundup. Motor 1 editor Jeff Perez has a look at the new Hyundai i30 N. They … More »