The 303 Garage had a look at some of the awesome vehicles which are coming out in 2017. What would you Top 10 list look like? Tell us in the comments section below. … More »
Five Funny Quotes About Driving
They say laughter is the best medicine and we couldn't agree more. Driving a vehicle can be an interesting experience, so we've searched the web to compile five funny quotes about driving. We hope you … More »
New Zealand’s Best Selling Cars in 2016
Stuff.co.nz gave the low-down on New Zealand's best selling cars in 2016 so far. Utes and SUVs dominate the list, taking out eight of the top ten spots. Here is the full list. Ford Ranger … More »
Deal of the Month: Mitsubishi Outlander
SUV's have become a popular car choice in New Zealand for business and personal use. Their slick exteriors are well complemented by spacious and comfortable interiors and drivers on car review sites … More »
2017 Holden Colorado Truck Video
We were very excited to get behind the wheel at the 2017 Holden Colorado Truck preview last week. Here's a sneak peak at what this much anticipated new ute has to offer... What was the … More »
2017 Holden Colorado Truck Pricing
Here it is, lease pricing for the new 2017 Holden Colorado Truck! Launched today, the highly anticipated new Colorado Truck has a long list of improvements and additions plus heaps of accessory … More »
SUVs To Love
Which Will You Fall For? The feeling of sliding into the driving seat of your new SUV is one of the best feelings in the world. Every day that small pleasure will start your day off on the right … More »
NEW 2017 Holden Colorado Reviews
What do the 2017 Holden Colorado reviews make of the new truck? Holden have a lot riding on their new made-in-Thailand, designed-in-Brazil truck with the Colorado apparently accounting for 29% of … More »
Nissan Navara Lease Deal
Deal Of The Month. This month we've put together a Nissan Navara lease deal on the NP300 DX double cab ute. The next generation Navara has improved performance, driver comfort and modern styling … More »
Vehicle Leasing Questions?
Here at Driveline we like to be upfront about how vehicle leasing works and provide open information so you can better decide if it's right for you. We've put together this article to help shed some … More »
Ex-Lease Hatch Deals
Reclaim Your Weekend. It can be very time consuming finding a vehicle, nobody wants to spend their weekend driving all over town looking through car yards. We're here to make it easy, one of our … More »
Jaguar F-Pace Launched
This week we got our hands on the NEW Jaguar F-Pace SUV. Just launched to some pretty positive reviews, what would we make of it? Like most people who love cars, we're not an easy bunch to impress … More »
2017 Holden Colorado Aussie Launch
What's The Verdict? New details on the 2017 Holden Colorado truck are emerging from the official Australian launch event in Brisbane. Car industry commentators and journalists got to put the new … More »
Comparing Large Vans
Getting The Job Done. Having the right van is all about getting the job done right first time. When comparing large vans there aren't hundreds to chose from, the choice usually comes down to personal … More »
Ford Ranger Sales Surge Ahead
There Can Only Be One Winner! All the excitement has gone out of the ute sales race with Ford Ranger well and truly trumping all other contenders and solidifying their number one position. There … More »
SME Leasing Explained
Paul Tobin explains why leasing vehicles is perfect for SMEs. Having been in the finance and vehicle industry for several decades, I’m often asked to explain how leasing works and why it is an … More »
NEW SUV Models Launched
SUV News! The appetite for SUVs of all sizes is going strong and drivers are looking for more features and better technology integration than ever before. Here's the low-down on three recently … More »
2017 Holden Colorado Truck
What's In A Name? According to a news report over the ditch the eagerly awaited 2017 Holden Colorado is now called a "Truck" and not a "Ute". This has set the cat among the pigeons in the car … More »
Special Edition – Suzuki Swift XS5
Deal Of The Month. Every month we put together a sharp deal on something we'd like to be driving, this month we've chosen the fantastic looking special edition Suzuki Swift XS5. Suzuki Swift is … More »
Affordable Workhorse?
Compare Ex-Lease Utes. Need an affordable workhorse vehicle? Take a look at leasing an ex-lease ute. Generally speaking, the sweet spot for leasing an ex-lease ute is when the vehicle is around 2-4 … More »
Why Lease A New Vehicle?
Why does leasing work so well for new vehicles? The simple answer is that we use our buying power to secure generous discounts on new vehicles that aren't available on used vehicles. These are the … More »
What’s Happening Driveline?
The Year So Far. Wow! 2016 has been a fast-paced year for us so we thought we'd share some of what's been happening at Driveline. We've noticed a big increase in website traffic and lease enquiry … More »
NEW Subaru Levorg Launched
The Brand New Subaru Levorg Recently launched in New Zealand, the brand new Subaru Levorg takes over where the Legacy Sports Wagon left off. This sophisticated wagon is offered in one high spec … More »
Deal Of the Month – Hilux
Talking Utes. When you're looking at utes, there's a combination of factors to consider. Has it got the space I need? Does it have a four-cylinder turbo charged diesel engine? Does it look the … More »
Top Spec Ex-Lease Vehicles
Stretch Your Dollar. One of the main reasons leasing is popular is it allows you to stretch your dollar further and get behind the wheel of something better. If your heart is set on a european car … More »
Which Compact SUV?
Compare Them All Our love affair with the SUV continues and especially the compact SUV which makes a good alternative to a hatch or small wagon for businesses who need to be on the road seeing … More »
The SmartLease Difference
How is SmartLease different? It's fair to say we spend a lot of time explaining the SmartLease difference to people. One of the most noteworthy differences is what happens at the end of the … More »
Field Days 2016 Ute Deals
Yes Field Days 2016 has arrived! This time of year is when we see the manufacturers going head to head for your business especially for utes. The team at Driveline have been around the block (and … More »
Company Vehicles – Health & Safety
Rules loophole increases health and safety risks to New Zealand company vehicles A loophole in the way that company vehicles are managed and serviced means that thousands of New Zealand company … More »
New Kia Sportage
The hottest compact SUV right now has to be the recently launched new Kia Sportage. We hear they're selling like hot cakes so we're bringing you a sharp Deal Of The Month on two of the most popular … More »
Top Spec Utes
What Are The Top Spec Utes Available Today? Glad you asked because we love to talk utes! What makes it tricky is that every new make and model of ute comes with a different specification, they … More »
Compact Hatches To Compare
What Are You Driving? What you drive says a lot about you, who you are and what you've achieved. The same is true of your business vehicles which are out there promoting your brand around … More »
Late Model SUVs
Going Ex-Lease We're all looking for a good deal, and ex-lease late model SUVs often stack up really well. As a general rule, ex-lease vehicles are 2-4 years old, have low Kms and have been well … More »
What Are The Benefits Of Leasing?
Why Should Your Business Lease Vehicles? Paul Tobin explains the benefits of leasing: Leasing is popular with businesses for many reasons but usually it comes down to the financial advantages … More »
Deal Of The Month
Lease LDV Van Deal! If you're after a reliable new van you should take a look at the LDV G10 Cargo. These vans have become very popular with Electricians, Plumbers, Builders and other tradies … More »
Asset Finance For Business
Asset Finance To Fuel Business Expansion. Here at Driveline, we love to lease or finance cars, vans and utes but that's not the limit of our talents, we have even more to offer! This year we've … More »
Double Cab Utes
Compare The Big Brands. If you're looking for the low-down on a range of double cab utes this article is for you. With decades of experience in the vehicle and finance industry, we're the right … More »
Ex-Lease Hatch Bargains
Sometime you just need a reliable runaround car that will get the job done and not let your down. An ex-lease hatch is a good option if you're on a tight budget and need to know that the car has … More »
Deal Of The Month!
Sharp lease deal on a Holden Spark LT. You may have seen the Holden Spark LT on the roads, smart and stylish with a distinctive sporty design, rear spoiler, front fog lamps and chrome accents. The … More »
Hatch Lease Options
Hatches To Suit Your Budget. We know it's often a case of too much choice especially when it comes to picking the perfect hatch to lease. Not too big or too small, good fuel efficiency, reverse … More »
Van Lease Deals
If you're running older vans, you may be surprised at how much more our new van lease deals could deliver. Leasing a new van may seem like a luxury but it usually stacks up well when you consider … More »
Ex-Lease SUV or New?
How Far Will Your Budget Go? Should you splash out on a new SUV or could an ex-lease SUV work for you? We have this conversation everyday and the truth is there's no one-size-fits-all answer. If … More »
New Skoda Fabia Wagon
Deal Of The Month The recently launched new Skoda Fabia Wagon could be just what you've been looking for! It's a compact wagon that looks like a hatchback with a large boot space, five seats … More »
Ex-Lease Vehicle Bargains
You've probably been meaning to upgrade your car for a while now but haven't found just the right deal. There's a good selection of ex-lease vehicle bargains on our website and there's even more … More »
Perfect Size Compact SUV
When you need a vehicle that's economical but don't want to compromise on style, look no further than the compact SUV. You'll be impressed by how far your dollar goes with these mini-me SUVs not … More »
Want That New Car Feeling?
Once you've had a new car you never go back. You'll have heard this phrase before but maybe you think a new car is for mugs or people with more money than sense. We're here to tell you that driving … More »
Vehicle Buying Top Tips!
We've decided to share some of our vehicle buying top tips gleaned from decades in the industry and thousands of car deals. Because we've been around the block more than once, we know just about … More »
The Right Vehicle
How do you choose the right vehicle? Many clients come to us because they can’t quite decide on which vehicle is right for them. Often people don’t have the time or inclination to traipse around the … More »
Welcome to 2016!
You're probably tired of the endless views at the beach, you'll have had enough of sand between your toes and your car resembling the Gobi desert. Right about now you'll be raring to get back to … More »
Vehicle Leasing – Is It Right For Your Business?
Businesses prefer to lease their vehicles rather than buy them outright for many reasons but usually it comes down to the financial advantages leasing provides. We all know that monthly vehicle … More »
Affordable Online Fleet Management
Check out SmartFleet, our new affordable, online fleet management system designed specifically for SMEs. The more vehicles you're running, the bigger the headache. SmartFleet is designed to take … More »
Wanna Sporty Hatch For Summer?
Vroom Vroom! Start turning heads in a stylish new sporty hatch designed to make you look good. The sun is shining and the promise of a long hot summer is in the air. It's time to trade up to a … More »
Fleet Management System Launched!
Here at Driveline we've been busy behind the scenes developing a new product as a division of our existing lease and finance business. SmartFleet is our new online fleet management system designed … More »
Need Equipment Finance?
Everyone knows we finance just about anything with wheels...but did you know we'll also help you take your business to the next level by investing in the right equipment? Recently we've helped … More »
Find The Right Van
Get the right tool for the right job. Driving the right size van can make all the difference to your business. The problem is that finding the right van can be a very time consuming business. This … More »
Compact SUVs Are Hot Right Now!
Over the last few years there's been a growing trend towards compact SUVs. The compact or baby SUV has all the practicality of a Hatch but with the added benefit of a higher driving position, … More »
Utes On Sale
Ding ding... The bell has rung and the gloves are off. We are officially into the last quarter of the year and vehicle manufacturers know the contest has begun. They've started off October with … More »
The Low Interest Finance Trap
You’ve seen them everywhere, online, in the paper and on TV; special low interest finance offers for cars and utes at 0% or 2% or 1/3 payments over 3 years etc. These types of offers are designed … More »
Thanks For Saying Hi!
Thanks for stopping by our stand at the NHBA expo last week. We had lots of fun talking to you and all the other lovely people who came to say hi. We pledged a charity donation of $2 for every … More »
Value Vans
Whether you need a van as a workshop, mobile storage or to freight cargo there are many practical elements to consider before choosing the right van for your needs. What kind of access do you need? … More »
Hatches To Love
Hatches Under $500 a Month. The first decision most people make about their next vehicle is what size it should be. There's a lot to be said for hatches, easy to drive, easy to park and very easy on … More »
Suzuki Vitara Launched
The original Suzuki Vitara was arguably the first small SUV launched way back in 1988. Now Suzuki have reinvented the compact SUV with stunning results. The Suzuki Vitara takes the compact SUV … More »
Foton Tunland Lease Deals
Recently we've been driving the latest Foton Tunland ute and have been very pleasantly surprised by what's on offer. In terms of driver experience, performance and features there are many similarities … More »
Circle The Wagons!
Red Hot Wagons What's smaller than a van, has more storage than a hatch and is better value than an SUV? A wagon of course! The appeal of wagons has endured over the years because they hit that … More »
Top Of The Shop Utes
When Only The Best Utes Will Do If your the type of person who wants the best and won't compromise, look no further than these top of the shop 4WD utes. These high spec utes come with the latest … More »
Nissan Navara NP300 – Video Review
Check out our latest vehicle review! We took the new Nissan Navara NP300 ST-X 4WD for a spin to see what all the fuss is about. How does it drive? Can it handle towing the boat? What's under the … More »
Want A Sedan With More?
A mid-size sedan is right for you if you want more space, more luxury and more power than most small cars can offer. With a sedan you get a better driving experience with room to spread out, a larger … More »
Awesome Vans
Experienced trade professionals know that having the right tools for the job is a crucial part of getting the job done quickly and efficiently. There are heaps of vans to choose from which is where … More »
Finding The Perfect Hatch
Run-a-round hatches are always popular because they're easy to drive, easy to park and easy on the pocket. Nowadays even the budget busters come with integrated technology, the best safety rating … More »
Family Friendly SUVs
The Perfect Getaway Vehicle Large SUVs are great for work during the week and even better for the family at the weekend. You'll only need one vehicle to take the family away, tow the boat, taxi the … More »
New Holden Colorado Z71
The Holden Colorado Z71 has arrived! It's a fully spec'd version of the LTZ 4x4, 2.8L, diesel with tons of stylish accessories added to make it really special. Holden Colorado Z71 (including all … More »
Free Vehicle Finance Advice
The team here at Driveline are vehicle finance specialists. Collectively we have a staggering amount of experience in the industry, which we put to use, every single day, for the benefit of our … More »
Upgrade Your Ute To A…
Shiny New Model! If you're in the market for a new ute let us help. We know all the makes and models plus all the specs and accessories available. Best of all, we use our buying power and fleet … More »
Are You Better Off With A Lease or HP Finance?
Did You Know... Sometimes people are surprised at the broad range of services on offer at Driveline. For instance, did you know we offer competitive HP finance? We love leasing because it delivers … More »
All New Ssangyong Tivoli
The recently launched Tivoli SUV from Ssangyong has got people in the industry talking. As Kiwis continue their love affair with SUVs the compact segment is becoming more and more crowded. Ssangyong … More »
New Model Navara NP300
This week we were at the much anticipated launch of the new Navara NP300 Ute. The Navara has been a very popular ute in NZ and has built it's reputation on strength, reliability and most importantly … More »
Volkswagen Transporter Van Special
Are you looking at getting into a European van at a never before seen price? Take a look at this sharp Driveline special on the Volkswagen Transporter Van. At this price, you can afford European … More »
New Utes – How we help with delivery delays
Our encyclopedic knowledge of the industry allows us to use our experience to navigate around the pitfalls of vehicle sourcing. One of the main issues that most people don't consider is the time it … More »
Field Days Are Here!
Roll Up, Roll Up... If you've been hanging on to buy that new Ute you'll be glad to know Field Days special deals are here at last. This is the time of year that the manufacturers beef up their … More »
Field Days Ute Special – Hilux
We have several great Field Days ute specials on Double Cab 4WD Toyota Hilux at the moment:- 2015 Toyota Hilux 4WD D/Cab, 3.0L, Diesel, Manual - SmartLease from $733 2015 Toyota Hilux SR5 … More »
Field Days Ute Special – Volkswagen Amarok
How would you like a Field Days ute special deal on the Volkswagen Amarok? Not only do we have a great discounted price on both the 2WD and 4WD Double Cab Amarok Highline but also a very appealing … More »
Vehicle Lease Lowdown
How is SmartLease different? For a start it's specifically designed for NZ small to medium businesses. As a 100% NZ owned and operated company we know our clients and the nature of New Zealand … More »
Head Turning Euro Hatches
Super stylish Euro hatches are all the rage at the moment and their growing popularity has resulted in a better than ever selection to choose from. People love them for their designer styling and a … More »
Cars With Power!
Hey Thrill Seeker - Do you believe that ordinary just isn't good enough and practical is boring? Are you the type that wants excitement on a daily basis and thinks there's nothing like the feel of … More »
New Car Discounts – April 2015
When considering a new car people say it's a good idea to shop around. They're wrong. Don't bother wasting your time going all over town when you could be talking to the team that already know where … More »
Car Lease Top Tips
Knowledge Is Power... The Driveline team have been in the industry for decades and are here to unravel the mysteries of vehicle leasing. We're committed to doing the very best by our clients … More »
Sedan Appeal
The mid-size sedan category remains very popular for those who are looking for more from their car. They offer a better driving experience with room to spread out, modern technology plus stylish … More »
Demonstrator Vehicle Deals
Really Really Late Model... Around this time of year we see quite a few demonstrator vehicle deals coming onto the market as dealers have a clear out and refresh their stock. This is great news if … More »
Mazda BT-50 GSX “Black Out Edition”
We have a great offer on a new Mazda BT-50 GSX "Black Out" Edition. This great looking Ute has all the bells and whistles! Super stylish, new, Double cab, 2WD BT-50 ute with tons of genuine … More »
Brand New Hatchback?
When you've got to get around town in a hurry there's nothing like a hatchback run-a-around car to get the job done. Whether your visiting customers, running to meetings or delivering small goods … More »
Hilux, Ranger, Navara – Ute Specials!
Hilux, Ranger, Navara - We have fantastic specials on 3 of the most popular 4WD utes this month. And because most clients buying a new ute need accessories we've also included pricing for an optional … More »
Shiny New SUV Deals
Treat Yourself! With so many mid size SUVs out there you're sure to find the right one for you. With modern styling and stacked with safety features and technology a brand new SUV is just the ticket … More »
LDV Minibus – Schools Special
LDV are one of Europes oldest commercial vehicle manufacturers and are now available in New Zealand. The LDV Minibus 2.5L Diesel is available as either an 11 seater (SWB) or 12 seater (LWB), it is … More »
Toyota Hiace Minibus – Schools Special
Toyota Hiace Minibus 3.0L Diesel 12 seater van has a wide sliding side door and recessed step for easy access. The Hiace has a roomy interior, cargo barrier, 12 full size seats, plenty of headroom and … More »
Ford Transit MiniBus – Schools Special
The all new Ford Transit Minibus is a 2.2L Diesel 12 seater van with lots of features including rear barn doors, left side load door and side step. The safety features include 3 point seat belts … More »
Euro Hatch To Get Excited About!
When you're thinking about a new car do you long for something really special, out of the ordinary, a head turner which will make you smile every time you start it up...It has to be a Euro … More »
WOF Rules Change
From 1 July 2014 changes to the NZ system for vehicle warrant and fitness came into effect. Under the old system all vehicles had to have a WOF issued every 6 months. The biggest change is that new … More »
SUVs With Great Towing Capacity
Far From The Maddening Crowd... If you love taking off to the great outdoors whether it's bush walking, mountain biking, fishing or camping you'll need a vehicle that can take all the toys and … More »
Hatch Appeal
Love My Hatch What's not to love about mid-size hatches? Whether you need to run around town, commute to work or ferry the family they have great features that appeal to everyone. Plus they''re super … More »
Van Tastic Deals!
Man Needs Van Deals ... Whether you need to move small loads, heavy cargo or ferry people we can help get you into the right van. We're here to make it hassle free so just let us know what you're … More »