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NZ On Cars is a concept dreamt up by Ken Maule (me) over a number of years mainly driven (excuse the pun) by the excessive lack of local motoring shows on our TV screens. Follow the blog to read about all cars in New Zealand.
NZ On Cars | All about cars in New Zealand!
2M ago
The yellow SRi Astra we tested a little while ago was a great little warm hatch but the white GSe plug-in hybrid version, whilst still not a hot hatch, is most definitely much warmer. Pumping out much more torque and kilo-wattages, 360Nm and 165kW combined compared to only 230Nm and 96kW than the SRi, it ..read more
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3M ago
Peugeot’s latest offering for the commercial sector shouldn’t disappoint those needing to save on their businesses bottom line when it comes to running costs for their tradies transport or delivery vehicle. Whilst the range, 339 kilometres (claimed), isn’t suitable for the likes of couriers that will travel many more kilometres than the e-Expert can manage ..read more
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3M ago
The Opel Grandland looks like your normal SUV, or oversized hatchback, but it is more than just that. Flicking this family wagon into sport mode turns a normal everyday runabout into something a bit special guaranteed to put put a smile on your dial and probably your passengers as well, unless of course they scare ..read more
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5M ago
Welcome to the Opel Astra SRi hatch. Astra has been in New Zealand for quite a few years now but usually behind Holden badging, and to be fair most of the earlier ones weren’t all that great despite the fact they sold well, usually to fleet buyers forcing sales reps around the country to visit ..read more
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6M ago
This has to be by far one of the best vehicles we have tested here at NZ On Cars. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is absolutely loaded with all kinds of techy gadgets, roomy, comfortable, and crazy quick for what is basically a family sized sedan. Sure, the looks take some getting used to, and many ..read more
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8M ago
If you are looking for a family wagon with all the modern tech, comfort and excellent build quality, along with proven reliability, look not further than the smart looking Skoda Kodiaq, in particular the RS model at the top of the Kodiaq range. Aside from the obvious financial benefits that were offered to the New ..read more
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8M ago
Suzuki have always been renowned for some of the most fuel efficient cars on the planet and kinder to the environment as a result. But now Suzuki have gone one step further bringing out a range of hybrid options with an aim of becoming less reliant on the internal combustion engine in the near future ..read more
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9M ago
Welcome to the Peugeot e-Partner. Peugeot’s electric version of the great Partner we tested last year. We loved the petrol variant but is the électrique version any better? Read on and check out our video review below! A massive improvement on over the petrol version in that the annoying jerkiness a low speeds in heavy ..read more
NZ On Cars | All about cars in New Zealand!
10M ago
Since testing the first of the stunning Peugeot 308GT’s last year we had been hanging out to get a drive in the brilliant 308GT-PHEV and we weren’t disappointed! Check out our video review here ..read more
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1y ago
Recently we tested the awesome little Opel Corsa-e. This time we have the epic little Corsa SRi running the efficient yet powerful 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder turbo engine. The size of this little Corsa mated with that engine, 8-speed auto gearbox with manual shift option and flappy-paddles makes for a fantastic little package. Responsive, nippy ..read more