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 … More »

Big Bad Utes ! Are they really that bad ? ... and are they the vehicles they are purported to be in the media recently? This week we reflect on these comments and look at why our clients own utes . . … More »

This week we have a quick look at the new 2021 Hyundai Staria Load, the long awaited replacement for the Hyundai I-Load which seems to have been around for an eternity - but then we did say that about … More »

20 Years Of Driveline in the lease and finance market is celebrated this month which is a significant milestone, especially considering the many challenges for the finance industry over the last 10 … More »

Information around the Clean Car Discount Scheme is pretty confusing for most of our clients. Here's what we have to say about the scheme… … More »

Ford New Zealand has been teasing us with releases of the ford ranger 2022 which is expected to hit our shores hopefully in the near future. Expected sometime 2022/2023 with dates to be confirmed … More »

WITH roots extending back to the domestic launch of the Mazda B1500 B-series truck in August 1961, the BT-50 line boasts a long history, even among other models in the Mazda family.While fulfilling … More »

Whether it's time to upgrade from a sedan or wagon, or as a socially acceptable move downscale from a full-size or luxury SUV. We have a huge range of crossover SUV's to choose from.HERE ARE JUST A … More »

We have a huge range of vehicles and our consultants will help you figure out what’s the best vehicle for you and your business, they get you the best deals and work through the right lease or finance … More »

CALL YOUR VEHICLE FINANCE EXPERTSDriveline consultants work one on one with you to get a smarter, customised approach to your next vehicle purchase. They help you figure out whats the best vehicle for … More »

FORCE OF WONDERNissan is pushing ahead with its plan to launch ten models in the next 20 months. The first was the new Rogue/X-Trail and now we’re getting a fully electric model to quench the eco … More »

RANGER HAS BEEN THE BEST SELLING VEHICLE IN NZ FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS, BUT FORD HASN’T BEEN SITTING ABOUT JUST COUNTING THE REGISTRATIONSFrequent upgrades to the Ranger have seen Ford assign weird … More »

June Specials are based on special deals with our vehicle partners, John Andrew Ford and Giltrap Skoda which is available exclusively through Driveline. … More »

The Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior is based off the ST-X 450 Edition launched in July 2019. All new specifications are replacing or in addition to the Navara ST X 450.THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD TRUCKThe … More »

Check out our Wild May Specials! Deals that will make you go wild. Join our bubble this month and our consultants will help you get a smarter, customised approach to your next vehicle purchase.But … More »

2021 is shaping up to be the year of the electric Utes as GMC will launch a Hummer EV and Tesla will start production of the Cybertruck. These models will follow the highly anticipated … More »

We had a great opportunity recently to drive the Seat Tarraco Excellence 4Drive for a few days and everyone in the team was blown away by its looks, drive and performance. ​The Volkswagen Group offers … More »

Meet Alex Stradwick. Last year Alex was in the market for a new Ute. Alex’s work requires going off road frequently to see his agricultural customers. He’s a Heavy Diesel Mechanic and more often than … More »

Hyundai says Venue “embodies the characteristics of ‘the place to be’, en route to the final destination.” Apparently that translates to it being a fun drive along with the capabilities for modern … More »

Check out the full video here Find out which vehicle is the cleanest and you will be surprised to know which one is the dirties. According to new figures released by the Motor Industry … More »

The world’s fastest four-door production car has a guilty secret. You can’t fit four people in it. Or three. Or five.Open the rear passenger doors of the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sedan we’re driving … More »

A few years back Umbrellar recognised that they needed additional business vehicles, Candice was assigned the task to find the best deal in town. After only 5 min browsing the internet, she found … More »

A bevy of new SUVs, some interesting high-performance cars and a few heart-stopping prototypes.That pretty much sums up the next generation of vehicles unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Here are … More »

Welcome to Driveline’s top Leasing and Finance vehicles for 2019. We take pride in giving our clients the best deals, advice and best vehicles to suit their business needs. The first category we will … More »

In our latest meet the team interview, we talk with David Yarley, one of Driveline’s vehicle finance specialists based in Christchurch, but taking care of the South Island.Tell us a bit about your … More »

Ready.. Set... Go... Are you ready for this Summer Holiday? If not then Driveline can sort you out with a HOT DEAL.We got you sorted this summer. If it's the boat you want to take out, go … More »

Referred to us from one of our long-standing clients Super Shuttle (read their testimonial here), Ricardo was not 100% sure what kind of vehicle he needed for his business, as he does a lot of driving … More »

Driveline presents DRIVE-THRU The most relevant automotive news that you what to know about.  Mazda unveils its first electric car, the all-new MX-30Mazda’s electric vehicle, the MX-30, was unveiled … More »

Have you noticed that you need some xtra space for beach gear, golf clubs, work tools or even an xtra dog?Then do we have a deal for you!  Still not convinced that you need that … More »

This is for the little guy. The underdog. The ones everyone said wouldn't make it. For the human Smart Cars among us: THEY DID IT.We drove this 17-year-old 0.6L Smart Car 19,897kms from Scotland to … More »

Mazda believes its new EV will be a strong enough performer to convert drivers of gas guzzler to the benefits of going electric.First up the tech: the new Mazda EV has a relatively small battery, with … More »

At the beginning of August, they started their journey by staying in an 8 story deep underground city that used to house 10,000 people called Cappadocia. Before they took on the next 200km to Turkey … More »

We've got Xtra Big Deals now on in the month of August. Drive any one of these vehicles from only $499 +GST per month. 2019 Mitsubishi GLX-R 2WD Manual | 2019 Mazda BT50 GLX 2WD D/C Auto | 2019 … More »

The new Ford Ranger remains steady atop of the best selling vehicles list in New Zealand.With a bold, well designed exterior and a comfortable, spacious interior, it has established itself as the … More »

Being offered the opportunity of a drive of the new 2019 Peugeot 3008 GT on a trip over the hill from Tauranga to Cambridge and return was a chance to satisfy a curiosity I couldn’t refuse.A friend is … More »

6 Tonne Canter Tipper TruckLease from $795+GST per monthThe 2019 Field Days are just around the corner and now is a great time to get the vehicle you're looking for.One thing in hot demand right now … More »

The highly anticipated all-new 4th generation Mazda3 was unveiled at the 2018 LA Auto Show to a very receptive audience. Based on the Kai Concept car that I was lucky enough to have seen previously in … More »

Here is a look at what's been making news in the auto industry in the last month.Elon Musk has put the marker in the sand and announced that Tesla has plans to make a Ute, which he believes will cost … More »

2019 Nissan Navara ST-X D/Cab 4WD Lease from $649 a monthThis Deal of the Month on the Nissan Navara ST-X ends on Friday!If you're looking for a cost effective, top spec Ute, the Navara certaily … More »

Are you in the market for a heavy duty truck or some new plant and equipment? Whether you've got a big project coming up or need to replace your existing asset, we can help you.At Driveline, we … More »

Insurance Design is a Fire & General Insurance Brokerage with offices in Warkworth and Albany.  We assist in all types of insurance, from Commercial/Business to Domestic.  We are a … More »

Tell us a bit more about your background?I was born in Cape Town, South Africa, although New Zealand has been home since 2002. My career has been quite diverse, from policing to security to insurance … More »

Carters Bulkhaul is a bulk haul freight company based in KeriKeri. We specialise in large order product deliveries throughout Northland. We have a team of thirteen and have been going for 15 years … More »

2019 Nissan Navara ST-X D/Cab 4WD Lease from $649 a month Back in March, we got the chance to test drive the top spec Nissan Navara ST-X. It was an awesome driving experience which you can read … More »

I feel like we’re on the cusp of an attitudinal shift with our vehicle buying habits if the reaction to the new Rav4 Hybrid is any indication.I picked one up from the helpful team at Pacific Toyota … More »

The new Nissan LEAF is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision to transform the way people drive and live. LEAF is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, offering a premium … More »

2019 Kia StingerLease from $739 a monthOur Kia Stinger Deal of the Month ends at midnight tonight. With an impressive engine, a comfortable cabin and all the latest tehcnology and safety … More »

To most of us, a polygon is a 2D shape made from straight lines. The number of sides is actually limitless (providing they are all straight and connecting) but easy examples are the likes of … More »

2019 Kia StingerLease from $739 a monthThink large cars are a thing of the past? Think again.The Kia Stinger has defied the odds and created a lasting impression.The 5 door fastback has a Kia … More »

Check out a few things that caught our attention on the automotive scene this week.Tarmc's Dave McLeod reviews the new Audi RS5. With distinct Audi styling and the ability to go from 0-100km/h in less … More »

When Lance from Pacific Toyota said "I think you should do a test on the new Corolla Hybrid," I choked back a yawn and tried to summon a little enthusiasm. Well, you know what it’s like with … More »

The new generation Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle will go on sale in New Zealand in 2020 with advanced designed, technology and efficient power train to SUV customers  The … More »

Tradie SpecialTradie Special includes tow bar, canopy and roof racks. LS 2WD D/Cab Manual Lease from $599 a month--------------------------------------------------------The Cactus LTZ 2WD D/Cab Auto … More »

Electric Vehicles are a new thing, right? Those of us that were born over a certain time period – not the young or really, really old – have been (until pretty recently) essentially unaware of … More »

New Trafic Trader launches in two sizes – SWB from $41,990 + ORCs and LWB from $43,990Trafic Trader features a single turbo 1.6 diesel engine, 85kW and 300Nm.Trafic Trader has a rear “tail lift” style … More »

Mazda continue to deliver consistent, quality vehicles in a constantly evolving environment.The Mazda CX-5 was New Zealand's bestselling SUV in 2018 – testament to just how far the company has come … More »

With the number of enquiries about electric and hybrid vehicles rising month on month and a trip to Auckland on the cards, I finally got myself organised and picked up the Outlander PHEV demonstrator … More »

Founded almost thirty years ago, Lexus immediately established themselves as a premium vehicle marque that made luxury, craftsmanship and technology much more attainable. What they arguably lost in … More »

Are you a school, retirement village or tourism company? If you're looking for a spacious mini-bus with lots of features, including rear barn doors, reverse parking sensors, reversing camera and hill … More »

It was a very interesting 2018 for new vehicle sales. Despite a slow start to the year, the market gradually gained momentum to finish the year off with 161,519 new registrations. There are a couple … More »

Top of the line utes are awesome.There's plenty of space to store your gear and equipment, the towing capacity and payloads are excellent, they drive well and usually have a good resale … More »

LL Hire is a wedding & event hire company, specialising in modern, effortless furniture and marquees. We have been in business for four years now, covering the North Island.We have a management … More »

Volvo is entering a competitive marketplace. The subcompact SUV market has some quality vehicles: think of the Mazda CX-5, the Volkswagen Tiguan, Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and Audi Q3 to name a few.Thanks … More »

Mazda CX-5 Special2018 Mazda CX-5 2WD GLXLease from $579 a month2018 Mazda CX-5 4WD GLXLease from $669 a month Are you looking for one of the best SUV lease deals in town? This is … More »

I've just driven home in the new 2019 Mitsubishi Triton and my initial impressions are pretty positive. The Ute is quiet and roomy with safety essentials such as forward collision mitigation, lane … More »

Tell us a bit about your background. I have 18 years of experience or car sales experience, mainly in selling new vehicles. Prior to that I was a Chef.What are some of your passions outside of work?I … More »

2018 Toyota Hiace ZL Glass Van 3L 2 Seat 5 Door ManualLease from $693 a month+GSTThere are only a few days left for you to get your hands on our Toyota Hiace Deal of the Month.To find out more, … More »

Earlier on this year, there were a lot of requests for us to start writing more car reviews. Visitors to our website wanted to know things like...1. What kind of technology features does the … More »

It generated plenty of feedback and got social media roaring at the time. Here's the Toyota Hilux ad that was banned in New Zealand. … More »

Electric cars are making news everywhere. Not only are they eco-friendly, they're pretty quick too. Here's a look at the world's fastest street legal electric car driven by Johnny Smith.   … More »