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2023 LDV Deliver 9 Bigger review

by Kyle Cassidy

November 14, 2024

Formerly known as Leyland DAF Vans and rebranded as LDV in 1994, the former British brand of light commercial vans and cab/chassis was manufactured in Birmingham under various owners until 2008, when production halted. China’s automotive giant, SAIC Motor, acquired the intellectual property rights to the LDV range in August 2010 and began production of the vans and cab/chassis models in China in March 2011. In 2012, LDV was re-introduced into NZ...

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Fiat Scudo returns to NZ, Ducato refreshed for 2025

Fiat Professional has returned the mid-size Scudo van to the New Zealand market. Orders are now being accepted for deliveries...

by Peter Louisson

October 18, 2024

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Mercedes-Benz is electrifying the V-Class as VAN.EA

Two disguised prototypes of the new Mercedes electric van are undergoing testing in Europe at present. The roofline is more...

by Peter Louisson

October 9, 2024

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Volkswagen’s new Multivan-Based California is Launching In Europe Soon

As mentioned last year, the all-new Volkswagen California is based on the Multivan and the full line-up will soon be...

by Peter Louisson

August 13, 2024

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New Volkswagen Transporter Hosts A Range of Powerplants

Volkswagen has unveiled the new T7 Transporter, with various powertrains and body styles available. That includes diesel, PHEV and battery...

by Peter Louisson

August 2, 2024

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LDV Partners with CONZTRUCT Event Series

LDV New Zealand is proud to announce it is the official vehicle partner of the 2024 CONZTRUCT event series. This...

by Peter Louisson

June 11, 2024

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GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid Ute is Coming Soon

GWM’s is adding the Cannon Alpha to its growing local product portfolio. The maxi-sized double-cab ute arrives in New Zealand...

by Peter Louisson

April 5, 2024

Toyota Hilux Champ being loaded with cargo

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The Toyota Hilux Champ is a $20k cheap truck for Thailand

by Harrison Wade

November 28, 2023

Toyota has launched its new Hilux Champ in Thailand, a cute-looking cheap truck that "meets the needs" of local customers. We were first introduced to the model when it wore the 'IMV 0' designation earlier this year at the Japan Mobility Show, where it was put on display in a number of different configurations that included a coffee van, ambulance, off-roader, and more. Pricing for the Hilux Champ in Thailand is extremely affordable, to say the least, with the model starting at 459,000 baht and ranging up to 577,000 baht, or in New Zealand dollars, between $21,464 and $26,982....