*This is Driveline's June SunLive column If you told someone 200 years ago something called a car would one day replace the horse and carriage, you would have been laughed out of town. So, I … More »

By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
*This is Driveline's June SunLive column If you told someone 200 years ago something called a car would one day replace the horse and carriage, you would have been laughed out of town. So, I … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Einstein once said "creativity is intelligence having fun." Land Rover have taken that concept to a whole new level. Their latest marketing effort sees them pit a 2017 Discovery Sport race against the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
From the latest movie cars to the latest car reviews, here's the rundown on what's been making news in the automotive industry. Self driving cars aren't just changing the way we think about … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
It's amazing how quickly things can change. Back in 2008, when the Great Financial Crisis was in full swing, there was a sudden and noticeable shift in the car market. People were trading in their … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
We're always keeping up to date on what's been happening in the vehicle industry. It's incredible to see how fast things are moving at the moment. So here is the roundup on what's been making news in … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Has it been an exciting week in the automotive industry or what? There are new makes and models coming out and those PR stunt just seem to get bigger and wackier. So here's the rundown on what's been … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
From new research to new car models. Here is the weekly roundup on what's been making news in the car industry. New research has found that a lot of young students are being exposed to second … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Back in January, we ran an article where we predicted which cars would make the Top 10 best selling cars list in 2017. Based on the sales statistics by the Motor Industry Association, here's what … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The weekly car news keeps on tracking along. Here are some of the things which caught our eye. So here are some of the news grabbing headlines. The waterview connection tunnel that connects … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
My dad always gets excited when he talks about his first car. It was one of those yellow 1970's Volkswagen Beetles. Although it had its fair share of problems, he'd have you believe it was the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
If you blinked, you might have missed it. Which is why we've done the hard work to bring you the latest car news. Here is a rundown on what's been happening. The Ford Ranger has been New … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Reviews
If you're after a car that's easy to drive and provides a good balance between work and life, the new Suzuki Swift may be just what you're looking for. This beautiful little hatchback has been … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
It's amazing how 2017 has just flown by. In this time, a lot of vehicles have been designed, built unveiled, reviewed and driven. The movers and shakers in the industry are making bold predictions. … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Half of the year is almost over. But that only makes things more interesting. It's that time of the year when the trade shows and new car models come out. There's plenty of other things on too. So … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The 2017 National Field Days are in full swing. Over the next few days, the latest agricultural technology and innovation will be unveiled. It's a big deal for New Zealand as we've got a strong … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The car industry never sleeps. Each and every day, there's a new review, piece of innovation or something even more grand in the works. So we've done a bit of digging to bring you the latest car and … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The biggest health and safety risk that a business faces is when their employees are driving company vehicles. This is according to NZI National Manager of Commercial Motors, Ian Lumley. "Driving … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
It has been a very busy couple of weeks in the automobile industry. Here are the latest car news stories making headlines. Stanford University Professor Tony Seba believes petrol cars will be … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
If you're a dog lover, you're going to love this idea. A few weeks ago, the British division of Nissan recently unveiled the 4Dogs Concept, a variant of the X-trail which has turned the boot space … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
From car shows to window washers, a lot has been happening in the motor vehicle industry. We've got the latest rundown on some of the big news. Second hand cars have never been more … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
If the performance of the last quarter is anything to go by, it looks like it will be another successful year for ute manufacturers. The first quarter report of new vehicle listings shows that five … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
There's never a dull moment in the car industry. And we've got the latest rundown on what's been happening. The original Mini is making a comeback in the marketplace. This prominent little car … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
If you used to enjoy driving 100km/h an hour, you might want to check your speed. Auckland Transport is rolling out a new 80km/h speed limit on state highways which immediately surround the waterview … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The 4th generation Kia Rio wants to make a lasting impression. In 2014, the car ranked number 10 in New Zealand's small car market, number nine in 2015 and climbed up to 7th last last year. This year … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
As you get settled into your morning, we've got the rundown on some of the interesting things which have been happening in the automotive market. The Ute Market is booming at the moment. Last … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
We New Zealanders drive from all over the world. Brands from Japan, Korea, Australia and the United States are popular on our roads but that doesn't mean those are the countries where the cars are … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
A unique, super-compact five-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that does not conform to conventional car designs is off to a bright start. Launched in New Zealand on January 28, soon after … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
As the end of February comes up, a lot is happening in the vehicle industry. We've got the rundown on the important things you need to know. The MTA Car Show of the Century will be taking … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
This year is a big one for the automotive industry in New Zealand. Kiwis interest in cars has never been higher. The record number of new vehicles registered in 2016 coincides perfectly with the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The Mirror Newspaper in the United Kingdom ran an interesting article the other day about which cars break down the most and the average claim paid out. Here are the top 10. Alfa Romeo - 40 … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
It's that time of the year when vehicle manufacturers are rolling out their latest vehicles. And we at Driveline were live at Hampton Downs for the introduction to the 2017 Suzuki Ignis, S-Cross … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
There is going to be a new car company topping the best selling list. Volkswagen recently passed Toyota as the world's largest car manufacturer, selling 10.31 million units in 2016. Their Japanese … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Utility vehicles look set to continue dominating the New Zealand vehicle market according to the CEO of a car leasing and finance company. Five out of the ten bestselling vehicles in the country … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The flying car could be entering into the marketplace sooner than expected. Israeli company Aero Design and Development put up this video of its first successful test of an unmanned Air Vehicle … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
There is something about the Toyota Corolla which makes it world's best selling car. In the first six months of 2016, it has already sold 634,298 units. People who drive Corollas say that you just … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The all new Holden Commodore has been revealed. From potentially life-saving safety technology features, to active driving technology and seamless infotainment, the all-new Commodore will make … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
There has been a move to increase the speed limit in New Zealand from 100kmh to 110kmh on a few selected roads. This comes after Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss said the government is … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The four ring vehicle company introduces a few firsts in its latest SUV We've definitely noticed that there has been some major competition in the SUV marketplace. They possess a level of power, … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The 2017 Holden Trailblazer has a point to prove and expectations to meet. Demand for SUVs in New Zealand are way up. Drivers are on the lookout for vehicles with better technology, more features … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Mercedes Benz is one of the most recognisable car brands in the world. The company has a strong reputation for delivering a diverse range of vehicle offerings; sedans, coupes, wagons and SUVs. All … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Those of us who have been around for a while will remember the Crump and Scotty ads being the first thing which comes to mind whenever the Toyota Hilux is mentioned. This iconic vehicle has been … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
We're really looking forward to attending the upcoming Business After 5 event in Tauranga next Wednesday (November 2nd). Both of our business finance specialists for the Bay of Plenty region will … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Did you know that there have been revisions around vehicles in the workplace under the new Health and Safety Act? This is significant as organisations with company vehicles has gone up by more than … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Stuff.co.nz gave the low-down on New Zealand's best selling cars in 2016 so far. Utes and SUVs dominate the list, taking out eight of the top ten spots. Here is the full list. Ford Ranger … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
We were very excited to get behind the wheel at the 2017 Holden Colorado Truck preview last week. Here's a sneak peak at what this much anticipated new ute has to offer... What was the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Holden, News, Smart Deals
Here it is, lease pricing for the new 2017 Holden Colorado Truck! Launched today, the highly anticipated new Colorado Truck has a long list of improvements and additions plus heaps of accessory … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
What do the 2017 Holden Colorado reviews make of the new truck? Holden have a lot riding on their new made-in-Thailand, designed-in-Brazil truck with the Colorado apparently accounting for 29% of … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Nissan, Smart Deals
Deal Of The Month. This month we've put together a Nissan Navara lease deal on the NP300 DX double cab ute. The next generation Navara has improved performance, driver comfort and modern styling … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Here at Driveline we like to be upfront about how vehicle leasing works and provide open information so you can better decide if it's right for you. We've put together this article to help shed some … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Holden, News
What's The Verdict? New details on the 2017 Holden Colorado truck are emerging from the official Australian launch event in Brisbane. Car industry commentators and journalists got to put the new … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Paul Tobin explains why leasing vehicles is perfect for SMEs. Having been in the finance and vehicle industry for several decades, I’m often asked to explain how leasing works and why it is an … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Holden, News, Van & Ute Specials
What's In A Name? According to a news report over the ditch the eagerly awaited 2017 Holden Colorado is now called a "Truck" and not a "Ute". This has set the cat among the pigeons in the car … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
The Year So Far. Wow! 2016 has been a fast-paced year for us so we thought we'd share some of what's been happening at Driveline. We've noticed a big increase in website traffic and lease enquiry … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals, Subaru
The Brand New Subaru Levorg Recently launched in New Zealand, the brand new Subaru Levorg takes over where the Legacy Sports Wagon left off. This sophisticated wagon is offered in one high spec … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
How is SmartLease different? It's fair to say we spend a lot of time explaining the SmartLease difference to people. One of the most noteworthy differences is what happens at the end of the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Rules loophole increases health and safety risks to New Zealand company vehicles A loophole in the way that company vehicles are managed and serviced means that thousands of New Zealand company … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Why Should Your Business Lease Vehicles? Paul Tobin explains the benefits of leasing: Leasing is popular with businesses for many reasons but usually it comes down to the financial advantages … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals
Asset Finance To Fuel Business Expansion. Here at Driveline, we love to lease or finance cars, vans and utes but that's not the limit of our talents, we have even more to offer! This year we've … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
How do you choose the right vehicle? Many clients come to us because they can’t quite decide on which vehicle is right for them. Often people don’t have the time or inclination to traipse around the … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
You're probably tired of the endless views at the beach, you'll have had enough of sand between your toes and your car resembling the Gobi desert. Right about now you'll be raring to get back to … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Businesses prefer to lease their vehicles rather than buy them outright for many reasons but usually it comes down to the financial advantages leasing provides. We all know that monthly vehicle … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals
Check out SmartFleet, our new affordable, online fleet management system designed specifically for SMEs. The more vehicles you're running, the bigger the headache. SmartFleet is designed to take … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals
Here at Driveline we've been busy behind the scenes developing a new product as a division of our existing lease and finance business. SmartFleet is our new online fleet management system designed … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals
Everyone knows we finance just about anything with wheels...but did you know we'll also help you take your business to the next level by investing in the right equipment? Recently we've helped … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Ford, Holden, Mazda, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan, Smart Deals, Toyota
Ding ding... The bell has rung and the gloves are off. We are officially into the last quarter of the year and vehicle manufacturers know the contest has begun. They've started off October with … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
You’ve seen them everywhere, online, in the paper and on TV; special low interest finance offers for cars and utes at 0% or 2% or 1/3 payments over 3 years etc. These types of offers are designed … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Thanks for stopping by our stand at the NHBA expo last week. We had lots of fun talking to you and all the other lovely people who came to say hi. We pledged a charity donation of $2 for every … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Holden, News, Smart Deals
The Holden Colorado Z71 has arrived! It's a fully spec'd version of the LTZ 4x4, 2.8L, diesel with tons of stylish accessories added to make it really special. Holden Colorado Z71 (including all … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
The team here at Driveline are vehicle finance specialists. Collectively we have a staggering amount of experience in the industry, which we put to use, every single day, for the benefit of our … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
Did You Know... Sometimes people are surprised at the broad range of services on offer at Driveline. For instance, did you know we offer competitive HP finance? We love leasing because it delivers … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Smart Deals, Ssangyong
The recently launched Tivoli SUV from Ssangyong has got people in the industry talking. As Kiwis continue their love affair with SUVs the compact segment is becoming more and more crowded. Ssangyong … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News, Nissan, Smart Deals
This week we were at the much anticipated launch of the new Navara NP300 Ute. The Navara has been a very popular ute in NZ and has built it's reputation on strength, reliability and most importantly … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Our encyclopedic knowledge of the industry allows us to use our experience to navigate around the pitfalls of vehicle sourcing. One of the main issues that most people don't consider is the time it … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Knowledge Is Power... The Driveline team have been in the industry for decades and are here to unravel the mysteries of vehicle leasing. We're committed to doing the very best by our clients … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in News
From 1 July 2014 changes to the NZ system for vehicle warrant and fitness came into effect. Under the old system all vehicles had to have a WOF issued every 6 months. The biggest change is that new … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Isuzu, News, Smart Deals
We put the Isuzu MU-X 4WD through its passes! Overview Isuzu is a brand that I have dealt with regularly over the past few years as the Ute range has been extremely popular with the Driveline … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
Vehicle Lease - Comparing Apples With Apples? When researching vehicle pricing it pays to make sure you're comparing apples with apples...don't be fooled by 0% finance offers as they are often based … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan, Toyota
For the last 50 years experts have been predicting we'll all be driving electric cars in the future. It seems that day has arrived, there's never been a better time to consider an electric or hybrid … More »
By Lance Manins | Driveline | | Posted in Buyer Tips & Tricks, News
How does a SmartLease Car Lease Work? In traditional terms, leasing a vehicle is thought of as money down the drain as usually it means renting a vehicle for a set period of time with nothing to … More »