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Motoring stories worth reading

NEW CARS

Choosing between a new, used or Japan-import vehicle

Compare purchase price, warranty, finance, availability and likely ownership costs before deciding.

FINANCE

What a new-car finance offer really costs

Look beyond the headline rate and check the deposit, term, fees, final payment and total amount repayable.

JAPAN

Planning the landed cost of a Japan vehicle

Allow for the vehicle, shipping, GST, port charges, compliance and registration before committing.

OWNERSHIP

The maintenance items worth checking before a long trip

Tyres, batteries, cooling, fluids, lights and emergency equipment deserve attention before long-distance driving.

MARKET

Why buyers now have more powertrain choices than ever

Petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles each suit different driving patterns and budgets.

BUYING

How to compare a dealer special with the real on-road cost

Check fees, finance conditions, optional extras and the final amount payable before deciding.

Current market updates

New-car offers worth checking

Toyota New Zealand

Hiace finance and lease offers

Toyota advertises 2.9% p.a. finance from 0% deposit for selected new 2026 Hiace ZR and ZX vehicles, plus a business lease option. Eligibility, fees and full terms apply.

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Hyundai New Zealand

0% finance and no deposit on new hybrids

Hyundai advertises 0% finance for 12 months with no deposit on eligible new Hyundai Hybrid vehicles. Confirm participating models, availability, fees and lending terms with Hyundai.

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Kia New Zealand

$0 three-year service plan

Kia advertises a $0 three-year or 45,000 km service plan across the Seltos range while stocks last. Pricing excludes on-road costs and full promotion terms apply.

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