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Auto Trader Insights: The leading NZ car blog for reviews, news, and expert buying and selling advice

It’s forty years since the first Auto Trader magazine was published. Now that we are online only, we decided it was high time to create a new brand and launch it with a new campaign – the first of its kind.

Tell New Zealand about your car, originated from the simple insight that private sellers just want as many people as possible to see their listing.

Auto Trader is also encouraging New Zealanders to become a part of the campaign by selecting 10 winners each month based on their listing creativity. The winners will then receive a nationwide billboard campaign and free exposure for their car sale. We’re looking forward to seeing how creative you can be with your headline!

The Alternative Commentary Collective

We’ve teamed up with the ACC to give you some tips and tricks for how to best flick your car. Welcome to “The ACC’s Auto Trader Masterclasses”.

Step One: Reasons for Selling – be sure you want to end the relationship

Step Two: Know your motor intimately – make, model, year, etc.

Step Three: Crafting the words your car deserves

Step Four: Lifting the skirt – the photo shoot do’s and don’ts of the visuals

Step Five: Choosing the right package on Auto Trader to suit

Step Six: Communication with potential buyers – the typical buyers you will encounter

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9 August 2025

Ford devises punishing mud test for Ranger Super Duty

Engineers validating the Ranger Super Duty had to devise a test that would simulate the type of extreme conditions a customer might face. That resulted in the mud-pack test, a challenge developed specifically for the Ranger Super Duty. The goal? To pack on as much performance-sapping mud as possible. Rob Hugo from Ford Australia explains: “Mud is one of a
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9 August 2025
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Ford devises punishing mud test for Ranger Super Duty

Engineers validating the Ranger Super Duty had to devise a test that would simulate the type of extreme conditions a customer might face. That resulted in the mud-pack...
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17 February 2022
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Wild Ferrari-driven supercar makes track appearance and it sounds as menacing as it looks

The Starship Enterprise’s road-going cousin has hit the race track, and it sounds just as extreme as it looks. Built by British racing team Veloqx and their owner...
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15 February 2022
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Watch: The best Super Bowl car ads

The Super Bowl attracts millions of viewers every year. Some tune in for the actual game – a much, much slower knock-off version of rugby. Some enjoy the...
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3 September 2020
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Video: 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line SUV

Autotrader’s Cameron test drives the brand new 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line SUV over a wet weekend this month...
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3 September 2020
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Video: 2018 Mazda BT-50 Ute

We test drive the Mazda BT-50 Ute on the beach in Muriwai…....
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3 September 2020
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Video: Honda Civic RS Turbo 2018

Autotrader’s Cameron Coe reviews the 2018 Honda New Zealand Civic RS Turbo...
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3 September 2020
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Video: Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid 2018

Auto Trader test drove the 2018 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and put it through its paces, check out our video review from Cameron Coe…...
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3 September 2020
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Video: Citroen C3 Aircross

Auto Trader test drove the Citroen C3 Aircross SUV, check out our video review from Cameron Coe…...
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3 September 2020
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Video: Hyundai Kona Review

Auto Trader test drove the Hyundai Kona, check out our video review from Cameron Coe…...
17 February 2022
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Wild Ferrari-driven supercar makes track appearance and it sounds as menacing as it looks

The Starship Enterprise’s road-going cousin has hit the race track, and it sounds just as extreme as it looks. Built by British racing team Veloqx and their owner Sam Li, the Veloqx Fangio track car is one serious weapon. One the team hopes can go all the way to the top. “I am committed to trying to win Le Mans
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15 February 2022
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Watch: The best Super Bowl car ads

The Super Bowl attracts millions of viewers every year. Some tune in for the actual game – a much, much slower knock-off version of rugby. Some enjoy the half-time, which this year would have got every ’90s kid jumping. But most would argue they enjoy the ads. Companies pay fortunes to have a 30 second ad televised to an audience
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3 September 2020
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Video: Nissan Leaf 2012

Autotrader decided to see just what you can get second-hand as an entry-level EV for under $13,000…
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3 September 2020
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Video: Skoda Karoq 2018 SUV

Autotrader test drives the 2018 Skoda Karoq SUV
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