Originally published 15 November 2023. Updated 27 November 2024. Wow! Turns out our 2024 Most Trusted award makes it 6 years in a row that Driveline has been voted NZ's Most Trusted Vehicle Finance … More »

Prime Minister Chris Luxon unveiled the Coalition Government's 100-day plan comprised of 49 actions, including repealing the Ute Tax. … More »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

  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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »