Leasing a new car is not something a wide range of kiwi's think about as a first option. It is quite common practice overseas, and for good reason.

With a vehicle lease you get the advantage of remaining in, and experiencing a brand new car whilst not having to go through the process of purchase, or having to finance the vehicle and pay interest on that finance. You are also not exposed to depreciation or the residual value risk associated with a new vehicle, not to mention that outlay of funds for an outright purchase or a deposit. Whether the vehicle you need is for business or personal use the options that leasing bring are well worth considering.

Why use up vital business capital on purchasing a business vehicle when you could gain the tax advantages of leasing? A leased vehicle is an off balance sheet expense, and fully deductable as an operational cost. In some cases there is also a GST advantage as well. There is also no residual value risk on your vehicle either.

At Honda, they create cars that people really enjoy driving. Now with Honda Lease Direct you can get that same enjoyment by leasing your Honda. You'll be dealing directly with a company that has a history of being responsive to peoples needs, that knows their cars inside out and is committed to ensuring that you really enjoy driving your new leased Honda. You have Honda's word on it. 

The friendly sales team at Bowater Honda are able to guide you through the benefits of leasing, and what your levels of eligibility are quickly and efficiently. If you have been thinking about getting into a new vehicle this option may be the exact fit you are looking for.

Bowater Toyota Salesman Toby Bowden chats to another interested EcoFest goer about the benefits of the Toyota Prius V and hybrid technology in general.

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This weekend’s Ecofest Expo was another hit with locals keen on soaking up knowledge and ideas on better living, and glancing into the exciting future of motoring.

Approximately 4000 people hit the Trafalgar Centre over Saturday and Sunday to get practical, do-it-yourself advice on how to save money, stretch their dollar further and live better for less – all the while being kind to our planet, and our future generations.

Over 100 stallholders were at Ecofest, including Bowater Toyota, in the long running event sponsored by Nelson City and Tasman District Councils.
Stands, seminars and workshops included how to heat your home efficiently and cost-effectively, advice on building eco-homes and passive solar design; designing productive gardens; saving money on car running costs; and healthy school lunches.

The interest in the Toyota Prius was as always high, with a lot more people seemingly up to speed with hybrid technology and the benefits driving a hybrid can have, both on your wallet and on the environment as well. There seems to have been a tippng point change in the conversation about the Toyota Prius range over the last year in Nelson, perhaps in part due to the 2 new models in the line up, the very affordable Prius C (from $31,280) and the larger, 7 seater Prius V (from $51,280).

Hyundai Motor’s ix35 Fuel Cell offers zero emissions and no compromise

Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell at home and road-ready in London's famous Piccadilly Circus.

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Emission-free hydrogen powered vehicles will soon be operating in London. It is the intention that five Hyundai Motor ix35 Fuel Cell models – the first production fuel cell cars in the world – will be an integral part of the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project.
 
Hyundai Motors, as a supplier to the LHNE project, will join the existing consortium of companies with expertise in hydrogen transport infrastructure and operation, working to establish the UK’s first hydrogen transport network covering London and south east England. The LHNE project, a government-backed initiative co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, will put hydrogen-fuelled vehicles into daily business use and deliver the refuelling infrastructure to support their operation.
 
These fuel cell vehicles will be leased to key public and private fleet users in the capital. They are among the first of 1,000 examples that Hyundai Motors has committed to produce between now and 2015 and are built on the same production line, in Ulsan, Korea, as the Tucson.
The majority of those 1,000 cars will be available in Europe where the European Commission has established a number of schemes, such as the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), to promote the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier with zero carbon content.
 
With various hydrogen projects concentrating on establishing hydrogen infrastructure in Europe, the timing is right for hydrogen-powered vehicles to accelerate the project.