Vehicles & Machinery

Muscling up in Ford’s Ranger Raptor

Designed to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, Ford’s Ranger Raptor raises the off-road performance bar as a pick-up built to deliver plenty of road presence. The Raptor is a powerhouse of a pickup that blends performance, durability, and modern technology to create a compelling package for off-road enthusiasts […]

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BYD Shark 6 – the hybrid ute causing a commotion

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you blended the practicality of a work ute with the performance of a sports car and the efficiency of an electric vehicle (EV), then the BYD Shark 6 might just be what you’d imagine. This plug-in hybrid ute is setting a new standard in New Zealand’s traditionally […]

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Electric trucks send industry shockwaves

Low-emission transport solutions. With climate change and sustainability modern hot topics, it is no surprise that heavy vehicle fleets are starting to transition to either battery electric or hydrogen vehicles. They’re set to play a major role in the search for reduced emissions. Fonterra is one major company that has already committed to changes, with […]

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2020 Jeep Wrangler

The iconic Jeep Wrangler – one of the most recognised vehicles in the world – delivers off-road capability and on-road practicality. The off-road ability is the product of more than seven decades of Jeep’s 4×4 engineering experience. That’s all well and good – but it’s the Wrangler’s fold-down windshield and innovative removable tops that allow […]

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Maxed-out Gladiator

Vehicle customisation is nothing new, but when you take a hi-spec vehicle to start with, and the customisation is done by the manufacturer – you end up with something special. And that’s exactly the case with this one-off Hilux Gladiator.   Already a highly spec’d model, this version of the Hilux SR5 has been uniquely […]

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A workhorse packed with personality The 2020 Jeep Gladiator

Jeep’s new Gladiator seems to have found  that precarious balance between practical workhorse and plaything. It’s a capable midsize truck that offers open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility, solid on and off-road dynamics and a host of safety and advanced technology features. The company line is “Unquestionably a truck and instantly recognizable as a Jeep, […]

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