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EV Rebate Update

By Lance Manins | 16 November 2021 | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News

The EV Rebate system is firing on all cylinders… no pun intended… and with stocks of qualifying vehicles starting to make it to market the team at Driveline are super busy making sure client orders … More »

Funding Outside The Box

By Lance Manins | 10 November 2021 | Posted in News

Driveline isn’t just all about financing utes, vans and cars. You may be surprised with the variety of other assets we fund from time to time. This week we share some "Outside The Box" funding … More »

More Bad News For Future Car Supply ?

By Lance Manins | 26 October 2021 | Posted in News

More bad news for future car supply is just around the corner according to news reports coming down the wires over the weekend. If Covid-19 and a lack of micro processors to power up all those … More »

Cash Is King

By Lance Manins | 12 October 2021 | Posted in News

Covid-19 is creating cashflow concerns for many businesses, and ‘Cash Is King’ in the present climate. This creates an environment of uncertainty for business owners, making it difficult to plan for … More »

The latest Isuzu MU-X revealed

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 24 August 2021 | Posted in News

The all-new Isuzu MU-X SUV has arrived in New Zealand, gaining the platform and engine from the D-Max ute, more towing capacity, better off-road capabilities and better technology. It’s almost a … More »

ONE-STOP TRADIE SHOP

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 5 August 2021 | Posted in News

We are managing over 100 vehicles per month for our clients and this includes managing all the aspects of vehicle purchase and getting the best deal and any fit-out requirements with a range of … More »

Isuzu D-Max, more than meets the eye.

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 17 September 2020 | Posted in News

We're sure you have all seen and heard the exciting news about the NEW Isuzu D-Max Ute that will be arriving on our shores pretty soon, that right the new Ute will be arriving in mid-October.So that … More »

The long-awaited Kia Sorento is back!

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 September 2020 | Posted in News

With its elongated, sculpted silhouette and purposeful stance the newSorento rewrites SUV style. The all new 2021 Kia Sorento A new generation of safety technologyThe 2021 Sorento … More »

Battle of the SUV’s: Kia Seltos takes on Mitsubishi ASX — which is better?

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 8 September 2020 | Posted in News

They both have four wheels, five doors, and a keen desire to whisk through traffic on your way to work or rushing to be n time for the kid's soccer game. But despite being similar on the surface, the … More »

Porsche’s updated Panamera gets fresh looks and even more power

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 27 August 2020 | Posted in News

It may not be the most affordable wagon on the market, but if you're looking to stand out from all those suit-wearing corporates in their Audi RS6 wagons, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is a … More »

The Iconic L300 Mitsubishi Van is back!

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 30 July 2020 | Posted in News

The Mitsubishi Express van is due to land in September 2020 in New Zealand. This van is the highly popular successor to the L300 van which had been around for an eternity and last seen in the showroom … More »

The time to focus on cash flow is now!

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 20 May 2020 | Posted in News, Uncategorized

Over the past few weeks, we have been contacting our existing clients as a direct response to the Covid-19 crisis and working closely with them to put together not only some relief packages to get … More »

Check out the two NEW Ford Transit Custom Vans.

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 20 May 2020 | Posted in News

There are two new Transit's added to the range this year – the Ford Transit Custom Sport Van, which has more power, great styling, interior treatment and features have all been … More »

Nissan Leaf VS Hyundai Ioniq

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 April 2020 | Posted in News

WHILE EV BUYERS ARE INFATUATED WITH THE MODEL 3, THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS OUT THERE, ADMITTEDLY WITH LESS RANGE THAN THE TESLA. TWO SLIGHTLY CHEAPER OFFERINGS ARE THE IONIQ AND LEAF. WHICH IS … More »

NZ car sales take expected to hit, waiting for a bounce back after lockdown.

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 8 April 2020 | Posted in News

Monthly new vehicle registration data released reveal the immediate impact of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on the New Zealand new vehicle market.March 2020 registrations were down 37.3 per cent … More »

Nissan Navara 450 Special Edition | DriveThru

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 15 January 2020 | Posted in News

No need to go over the top with these things. It’s based on the double cab ST-X and is available in both two-wheel drive and 4x4 options, with either the six-speed manual or the seven-speed … More »

Five cars that are turning 20 in 2020

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 9 January 2020 | Posted in News

If you're old enough to remember the turn of the century, you probably recall how exciting and unknown it seemed. We were really heading into the future: the year 2000! Look back at the cars of … More »

Happy Holidays from everyone at Driveline.

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 13 December 2019 | Posted in News

We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.We look forward to working with you next year. … More »

The Volkswagen Crafter is of the Top Vans of 2019

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 18 November 2019 | Posted in News

For all of its life, the Volkswagen Crafter has lived in the shadow of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was not only based on the Mercedes van, but also built in the same factory. This led many people … More »

DRIVE THRU | SUV News

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 27 September 2019 | Posted in News, Uncategorized

Driveline presents DRIVE-THRU The most relevant automotive news that you what to know about.  Kia thinks compact SUV growth is ideal for the Seltos South Korean carmaker Kia is telling its … More »

September Trade-in deal

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 2 September 2019 | Posted in News, Uncategorized

The time has come too trade-in. Trade-in your old Toyota Hiace for a completely redesigned sixth-generation New Toyota Hiace that meets the needs of the widest group of customers, who are seeking a … More »

NEW Ford Ranger FX4 Bi-Turbo | Coming Soon

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 27 August 2019 | Posted in News

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Ford Ranger FX4 Bi-Turbo special edition, a highly regarded member of the Ranger family which has previously made a significant contribution to Ranger’s … More »

Driveline sponsors the Mongolian Rally for mental health

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 1 August 2019 | Posted in News

A drive of a difference to make a difference Imagine driving 18,000km across three deserts, five mountain ranges and 23 countries in the smallest smart car ever to help put the spotlight on mental … More »

Subaru Forester wins Car of the Year Award

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 12 December 2018 | Posted in News

Making its television debut on TV1’s prime time show Seven Sharp, Subaru’s Forester was presented with the 2018 New Zealand Car of the Year (COTY) Award tonight. It is a glittering accolade for this … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 39

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 4 December 2018 | Posted in News

Here are a couple of the cool things that have been happening in the motor industry this week. From reviews to announcements to forecasts, we've got it all.   They say electric cars are … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 38

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 21 November 2018 | Posted in News

Happy Wednesday everyone. There are lots of interesting news pieces and reviews from the car industry this week. Here are a few of them.   Stuff.co.nz had an interesting article this … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 37

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 5 November 2018 | Posted in News

The end of the year is coming up fast. Despite that, there's still a lot to be excited about in the automotive industry. So here's what has been making news.   New vehicle registrations … More »

Pressure at the pump prompts companies to explore electric vehicle fleets

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 15 October 2018 | Posted in News

Pressure at the pump prompts companies to explore electric vehicle fleets As the cost of fuel has reached new heights, one of New Zealand’s leading vehicle leasing and finance companies has seen an … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 36

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 28 September 2018 | Posted in News

Stuff.co.nz have a look at the all new Kia Sportage GT line.     The price of petrol is continuing to climb, with some areas now paying more than $2.40 a … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 35

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 14 September 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The latest automotive news highlights just for you

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 20 August 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 34

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 23 July 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

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The new Ford Transit Tourneo Custom arrives in New Zealand

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 13 July 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 33

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 12 July 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 32

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 4 July 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

Ford Mustang Bullitt to arrive in October 2018

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 26 June 2018 | Posted in News

  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

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 25 June 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Mazda CX-8 will soon be available in New Zealand

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 8 June 2018 | Posted in News

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

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 June 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

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Meet the 2019 Ford Everest

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 1 June 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 29

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 May 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 28

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 21 May 2018 | Posted in News

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

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 16 May 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 27

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 9 May 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

Top 10 Best Selling Cars in 2018 so far

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 May 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 26

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 1 May 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

New Zealand businesses make moves to future-proof their fleets with electric vehicles, but the change doesn’t come without challenges

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 17 April 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 25

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 April 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 24

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 26 March 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 23

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 19 March 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Mercedes Benz X-Class gets put through its paces

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 March 2018 | Posted in News

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

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 5 March 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 21

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 February 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

LDV T60 Range boosted with Single Cab Chassis 4WD

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 5 February 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 20

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 24 January 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 19

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 18 January 2018 | Posted in News

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 »

Top 10 Car Choices for Kiwi Motorists in 2018

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 January 2018 | Posted in News

  New Zealanders in the market for a new car this year will continue to add utes and SUVs to their wish-list, say automobile industry experts.   Driveline, a specialist vehicle … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 18

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 8 January 2018 | Posted in News

Happy New Year everyone. We hope you all had a fantastic time over Christmas and New Year. 2017 was a big year in New Zealand's automotive industry. New vehicle sales hit new highs, Tesla came to … More »

Merry Christmas 2017

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 14 December 2017 | Posted in News

We are often touched by the amazing generosity and compassion which New Zealanders show at this time of the year to help out those in need. For some teenagers, the holiday season can be a difficult … More »

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The weekly car news roundup 17

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 December 2017 | Posted in News

Christmas is just around the corner now. So, here's the latest rundown on what's been happening in the auto industry.   An investigation into the price of petrol is underway in New Zealand. … More »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 16

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 30 November 2017 | Posted in News

From car of the year to self-driving cars, here is the latest car news. Good quality service goes a long way in business. Several car companies were recognised for this the other day at the 2017 … More »

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Utes absolutely unstoppable in 2017

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 28 November 2017 | Posted in News

The end of the year is only a couple of weeks away; and what an eventful year it has been in the automotive industry. We’ve been lucky to test drive a lot of the new and exciting vehicles which … More »

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What’s been happening in the automotive industry?

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 22 November 2017 | Posted in News

The automotive industry never sleeps. Here's the latest rundown on the news highlights you might have missed. Tesla has unveiled their latest piece of innovation: the Tesla Semi Truck. Tarmc … More »

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Top 10 Luxury SUVs to look out for in 2018

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 22 November 2017 | Posted in News

There are some awesome cars coming out into the market in 2018. Cars & Technology has a look at some of the best luxury SUVs to keep an eye out for in 2018.   … More »

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Mercedes Benz X-Class Review

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 14 November 2017 | Posted in News, Smart Deals

There were definitely a few eyebrows raised when Mercedes Benz  announced it was moving into the ute market. Why would the German automotive giant want to move into such a market? One motoring … More »

The first of the month car news

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 7 November 2017 | Posted in News

Here is the latest car news roundup.   On the back of a weaker dollar, petrol prices in New Zealand have gone up again. Stuff.co.nz has the full rundown on it.   Tarmc and M2 … More »

The new LDV ute gets a 5 star safety rating

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 30 October 2017 | Posted in News

The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its safety rating on the LDV ute range. Scoring a total of 35.46 points out of a possible maximum of 37, the T60 becomes the first … More »

The car news roundup

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 26 October 2017 | Posted in News

Even though the end of the year is fast approaching, there has been no slowdown in the automotive industry. Here are some of the interesting things that have been happening.   The highly … More »

The latest vehicle news

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 18 October 2017 | Posted in News

Here are some of the latest vehicle news highlights.   In just over 3 weeks time, the Big Boys Toys show kicks off. Their announcement that the Ferrari LaFerrari will be there is exciting … More »

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All the latest car news

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 October 2017 | Posted in News

We've got all the latest car news fresh off the press. Check it out some of the things which have been happening.   LDV's market share in the motor industry looks set to grow as they launch … More »

The latest car news fresh off the press

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 September 2017 | Posted in News

Here's the round up on what's been happening this week in the automotive industry.   Lexus has unveiled the new LC500. Tarmc's Dave McLeod has the full review on it … More »

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HOLDEN REVEALS WORLD’S MOST POPULAR GM SUV

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 28 September 2017 | Posted in News

The most popular Sport Utility Vehicle in the General Motors new vehicle portfolio, the Equinox, has been confirmed for launch in New Zealand on December 1 of this year.   Sold in more than … More »

The latest car news…here and abroad

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 22 September 2017 | Posted in News

We hope you're enjoying a great start to your Friday morning. It has been a busy week in the automotive industry. So, here are some of the things which have been making news.   Hamilton … More »

Schwarzenegger embraces electric vehicles

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 21 September 2017 | Posted in News

Back when he was the Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger was well known for his ambitious environmental policies. Although he's no longer in office, he's continuing his efforts to help the … More »

The Toyota Hilux outsells the Ford Ranger

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 18 September 2017 | Posted in News

The Toyota Hilux pipped the Ford Ranger as the best selling vehicle last month. 779 registrations were made on the Toyota Hilux in August, compared to 690 for the Ford Ranger. That's a 17% vs 15% … More »

What’s news in the car industry?

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 13 September 2017 | Posted in News

Here's a look into what has been happening in the car industry, both here and abroad.   The Toyota Hilux pipped the Ford Ranger as the top selling vehicle in August in NZ. The Ranger is still … More »

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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 September 2017 | Posted in News

The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to New Zealand shores in 2018. While the competition has been working hard to close the gap, the Raptor model of New Zealand's best selling vehicle should give it a … More »

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The latest car news

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 6 September 2017 | Posted in News

Here's the lowdown on the latest car news. The Lamborghini Aventador has made it to New Zealand shores. Prices for the base model start at $595,000. Talking about super-cars, the Giltrap Group … More »

Will self-driving electric vehicles make car ownership vanish in New Zealand?

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 4 September 2017 | Posted in News

*This is Driveline's June SunLive column If you told someone 200 years ago something called a car would one day replace the horse and carriage, you would have been laughed out of town. So, I … More »

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Dog Sledding Team

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 August 2017 | Posted in News

Einstein once said "creativity is intelligence having fun." Land Rover have taken that concept to a whole new level. Their latest marketing effort sees them pit a 2017 Discovery Sport race against the … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 15

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 9 August 2017 | Posted in News

From the latest movie cars to the latest car reviews, here's the rundown on what's been making news in the automotive industry. Self driving cars aren't just changing the way we think about … More »

What New Zealand’s best selling vehicle list says about us

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 5 August 2017 | Posted in News

It's amazing how quickly things can change.   Back in 2008, when the Great Financial Crisis was in full swing, there was a sudden and noticeable shift in the car market. People were trading in their … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 14

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 1 August 2017 | Posted in News

We're always keeping up to date on what's been happening in the vehicle industry. It's incredible to see how fast things are moving at the moment. So here is the roundup on what's been making news in … More »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 13

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 26 July 2017 | Posted in News

Has it been an exciting week in the automotive industry or what? There are new makes and models coming out and those PR stunt just seem to get bigger and wackier. So here's the rundown on what's been … More »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 11

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 12 July 2017 | Posted in News

From new research to new car models. Here is the weekly roundup on what's been making news in the car industry. New research has found that a lot of young students are being exposed to second … More »

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The best selling cars of 2017 so far

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 July 2017 | Posted in News

Back in January, we ran an article where we predicted which cars would make the Top 10 best selling cars list in 2017. Based on the sales statistics by the Motor Industry Association, here's what … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 10

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 6 July 2017 | Posted in News

The weekly car news keeps on tracking along. Here are some of the things which caught our eye. So here are some of the news grabbing headlines. The waterview connection tunnel that connects … More »

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The New Normal: The rise of Utes

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 3 July 2017 | Posted in News

My dad always gets excited when he talks about his first car. It was one of those yellow 1970's Volkswagen Beetles. Although it had its fair share of problems, he'd have you believe it was the … More »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 9

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 June 2017 | Posted in News

If you blinked, you might have missed it. Which is why we've done the hard work to bring you the latest car news. Here is a rundown on what's been happening. The Ford Ranger has been New … More »

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Meet the brand new Suzuki Swift

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 23 June 2017 | Posted in News, Reviews

If you're after a car that's easy to drive and provides a good balance between work and life, the new Suzuki Swift may be just what you're looking for. This beautiful little hatchback has been … More »

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The Weekly Car News Roundup 8

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 22 June 2017 | Posted in News

It's amazing how 2017 has just flown by. In this time, a lot of vehicles have been designed, built unveiled, reviewed and driven. The movers and shakers in the industry are making bold predictions. … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 7

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 15 June 2017 | Posted in News

Half of the year is almost over. But that only makes things more interesting. It's that time of the year when the trade shows and new car models come out. There's plenty of other things on too. So … More »

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Down on the ground at the 2017 Field Days

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 15 June 2017 | Posted in News

The 2017 National Field Days are in full swing. Over the next few days, the latest agricultural technology and innovation will be unveiled. It's a big deal for New Zealand as we've got a strong … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 6

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 9 June 2017 | Posted in News

The car industry never sleeps. Each and every day, there's a new review, piece of innovation or something even more grand in the works. So we've done a bit of digging to bring you the latest car and … More »

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Vehicles are a health and safety risk many New Zealand businesses face

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 25 May 2017 | Posted in News

The biggest health and safety risk that a business faces is when their employees are driving company vehicles. This is according to NZI National Manager of Commercial Motors, Ian Lumley. "Driving … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 5

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 16 May 2017 | Posted in News

It has been a very busy couple of weeks in the automobile industry. Here are the latest car news stories making headlines. Stanford University Professor Tony Seba believes petrol cars will be … More »

The new Nissan X-Trail accommodates for dogs

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 19 April 2017 | Posted in News

If you're a dog lover, you're going to love this idea. A few weeks ago, the British division of Nissan recently unveiled the 4Dogs Concept, a variant of the X-trail which has turned the boot space … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 4

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 19 April 2017 | Posted in News

From car shows to window washers, a lot has been happening in the motor vehicle industry. We've got the latest rundown on some of the big news.   Second hand cars have never been more … More »

Utes are still in Hot Demand

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 April 2017 | Posted in News

If the performance of the last quarter is anything to go by, it looks like it will be another successful year for ute manufacturers. The first quarter report of new vehicle listings shows that five … More »

The Weekly Car News Roundup 3

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 10 April 2017 | Posted in News

There's never a dull moment in the car industry. And we've got the latest rundown on what's been happening. The original Mini is making a comeback in the marketplace. This prominent little car … More »

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    Everything You need to know about the NZ EV Rebate & Clean Car Discount

    Do you know your P.H.E.V’s H.E.V’s & B.E.V’s! that we are constantly hearing about? as there certainly seems Read more »

  • The Teams Top Tips

    The Driveline team have been in the industry for decades and are here to unravel the mysteries around vehicle leasing... Read more »

  • Know Your P.H.E.V’s H.E.V’s & B.E.V’S

    Do you know your P.H.E.V’s H.E.V’s & B.E.V’s! that we are constantly hearing about? as there certainly seems Read more »

  • E Vans Are The Go !

    Thinking about your carbon footprint ? or maybe about CO2 emissions ? Maybe you have pressure from clients to bring a clean green approach to the services you provide. Alternatively you really want to do something different from the competition. Well E Vans are the go !! Read more »

  • EV Rebate Update

    The EV Rebate system is firing on all cylinders… no pun intended… and with stocks of qualifying vehicles starting to... Read more »

  • Funding Outside The Box

    Driveline isn’t just all about financing Utes, vans and cars. You may be surprised with the variety of other assets we fund from time to time. This week we share some Outside The Box funding solutions to demonstrate how varied our funding solutions can be . Read more »

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