TomTom bring its live traffic information service to New Zealand

Posted on October 19, 2010 by noel in News, Transport, Travel Tips
TomTom is introducing TomTom LIVE Services in New Zealand, available on the new TomTom GO LIVE GPS range and delivers dynamic navigation and route guidance that continuously adapts to changing road conditions. TomTom LIVE services enables drivers to constantly keep in touch with what is happening on the road and stay informed about conditions ahead. A cornerstone of LIVE Services, TomTom’s HD Traffic enables drivers to outsmart traffic with the most accurate and detailed live traffic information available....Read More

NZers can cope with new turning law – instructor

Posted on October 16, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
Something interesting for Transfercar drivers!!! Written By Rachel Morton The right hand rule is something New Zealanders have lived with for more than 30 years and while it’s entrenched in our driving habits one driving instructor says we’ll cope just fine. “There will be times in the initial part where they will need to concentrate, so it’s always, if in doubt hang about and think it out,” says Passrite Driving Academy instructor Fred Bardon. Nobody’s more relieved by the...Read More

New Zealand Interislander Ferry Times

Posted on October 15, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Here’s a basic Interislander timetable for those needing to cross the Cook Strait (between Picton and Wellington) in their Transfercar relocation cars and campervans! Wellington to Picton Timetable for Wellington to Picton Depart Wellington Arrive Picton 2:25am – 5:35am 8:25am – 11:35am 10:25am* – 1:35pm* 2:05pm – 5:15pm 6:25pm – 9:25pm Picton to Wellington Timetable for Picton to Wellington Depart Picton Arrive Wellington 6:25am – 9:35am 10:05am –...Read More

Rugby World Cup Car Rental Fever

Posted on October 8, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
New Zealand Rental car companies have joined the multitude of Rugby World Cup hopefuls as the hype and anticipation of this global sporting event continues to rise. With the RWC looming ever closer (9 September – 23 October 2011), rental car companies are pushing for customers to book cars and campervans early, touting the issue of lack of car availability due to the estimated 85,000 international visitors expected to arrive in New Zealand specifically for the event. This is a good sign for Transfercar...Read More

Car Rental Company Invests $25M in Tourism Growth

Posted on October 6, 2010 by noel in Uncategorized
Apex Car Rentals, one of New Zealand’s largest rental car companies has recently announced a $25 million fleet expansion. Part of the fleet growth for this season with include the addition of an extra 1200 cars. 700 of these will be new 2010 model Toyota Corollas and Toyota Previas. The new cars started arriving from 28 September. Apex has had a stellar growth path over the last 20 years, growing from a solely Christchurch based company with six cars in 1992, to a nationwide company with over 4000...Read More
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