Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
117477109.jpg
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

News and Car Reviews - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Latest News

November 10, 2025

Mean or a menace? ANCAP’s big rig bash results out

November 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mean or a menace? ANCAP’s big rig bash results out

Our crash test safety auditor has given those giant American pickups a good going over. The results might surprise.

Read More
November 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, Ford, RAM, Toyota
Toyota, RAM, Chevrolet, Ford, ANCAP, testing, Anglesea, Tundra, F-150, Silverado, 70-Series, LandCruiser
October 01, 2025

Silverado warranty goes for gold

October 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Silverado warranty goes for gold

Stronger cover for GMSV’s volume seller. 

Read More
October 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
GMSV, Silverado, LTZ, 2500 HD, ZR2
July 09, 2025

Update Corvette kicking in with dressed up coupe

July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Update Corvette kicking in with dressed up coupe

Tarted, but not tweaked - the R has something of a ZR1 look, but the real deal types stay Stateside.

Read More
July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, C8, GMSV, V8, R, ZR
August 20, 2024

Yukon going big, staying old-school

August 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yukon going big, staying old-school

Announcement of 2025 Stateside enhancements point to likely choices coming to NZ next year.

Read More
August 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
GMSV, GMC, Yukon, Denali, AT4
August 14, 2024

Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

Electric assist, all-wheel-drive and more grunt than a Z06. But is it any more efficient?

Read More
August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
E-Ray, Corvette, GMSV, economy, Z06, 3LT, 2LT
July 26, 2024

Super Corvette skipping NZ

July 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Super Corvette skipping NZ

Big ZR1 announcement today didn’t mention we’re not seeing it.

Read More
July 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, C8, GMSV, ZR1
December 22, 2023

NZ Chevrolets steering clear of phone app change

December 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ Chevrolets steering clear of phone app change

GM wants to drop Apple Car Play and Android Auto for an in-house set-up - but maybe not on product presently sold here.

Read More
December 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Ultifi, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, GMSV, GMSV NZ, Cadillac, Corvette, Silverado, Denali
July 20, 2023

Z06 Vette a $346k buy-in

July 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Z06 Vette a $346k buy-in

Flagship edition’s sticker almost puts blue collar with blue bloods and shares with another Stingray price lift. 

Read More
July 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, GMSV
Corvette, Z06, GMSV, V8
March 21, 2023

Silverado updates arrive

March 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Silverado updates arrive

ZR2 heads freshened range landing as CO2 regulations tighten.

Read More
March 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Silverado, Clean Car, GMSV NZ
February 07, 2023

Z06 news has a sting for Kiwi fans

February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Z06 news has a sting for Kiwi fans

The car is being built in right-hand-drive and there’s one with the national distributor. That’s the good news. Nothing more, at this stage.

Read More
February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, Z06, C8, V8, GMSV
October 25, 2022

RAM, Silverado interest defies Clean Car

October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
RAM, Silverado interest defies Clean Car

A monster registrations run suggests CO2 penalty hasn’t curtailed Kiwi interest in American heavy metal; hence why remanufacturing plant is to double capacity.

Read More
October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, GMSV, RAM
Silverado, RAM, Walkinshaw Automotive Group, Melbourne, Ateco
August 18, 2022

Emissions hit won’t trip Chevy strategy

August 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Emissions hit won’t trip Chevy strategy

GMSV high-ups keeping mum about any electric inclusions, but happy to talk about old school ZO6.

Read More
August 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, C8, Pukekohe, GMSV, Marc Ebolo, Joanne Stogiannis
June 20, 2022

Desert racing Silverado inbound

June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Desert racing Silverado inbound

ZR2 is designed for off-road use at speed.

Read More
June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Silverado, GMSV, V8, Clean Car
June 03, 2022

$15k price hike for Corvette

June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
$15k price hike for Corvette

GMSV cites challenges across the supply chain process, as well as other economic considerations.

Read More
June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, GMSV NZ, C8
March 17, 2022

Fuel hike shrugged off by Silverado faithful

March 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Fuel hike shrugged off by Silverado faithful

Silverado’s fanbase happy to pay big for huge towing heft and business is good, local boss says.

Read More
March 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Silverado, GMSV NZ, Matthew Taylor
January 10, 2022

Green card play for electric Silverado?

January 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Green card play for electric Silverado?

GMSV here has acknowledged the Silverado EV but has stopped short of sharing market potentials for the battery-driven big boy.

Read More
January 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, GMSV
Silverado, EV, Hummer
November 16, 2021

NZ's Corvette Z06 rush hits gridlock

November 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
NZ's Corvette Z06 rush hits gridlock

Fans are racing to know more about the ultimate edition – but the brand isn’t ready to answer those questions.

Read More
November 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, Z06, GMSV
October 11, 2021

No Covid immunity for Corvette

October 11, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
No Covid immunity for Corvette

Car makers in the United States have been hit hard by coronavirus issues and none have been spared.

Read More
October 11, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, GMSV, C8, Bowling Green, semiconductor
September 10, 2021

GMSV shy on updated Silverado

September 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
GMSV shy on updated Silverado

Big changes to Chevrolet’s largest traydeck hit Stateside – will we also see them?

Read More
September 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, GMSV
Silverado, Chevrolet, GMSV, ZR2
August 26, 2021

Heavy-duty Silverado en route

August 26, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Heavy-duty Silverado en route

When big isn’t big enough … the NZ-bound Silverado Heavy Duty is entering right-hand-drive production soon.

Read More
August 26, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet, GMSV
Silverado, HD, Heavy Duty, Joanne Stogiannis
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE



250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Greatest Gazoo signed for NZ: GR GT is a go!
Dec 5, 2025
Greatest Gazoo signed for NZ: GR GT is a go!
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
First Drive
Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat
Nov 12, 2025
Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Tested
BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar
Dec 2, 2025
BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity
Nov 17, 2025
Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
MG QS road test review: High end, low spend
Nov 10, 2025
MG QS road test review: High end, low spend
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review:  Quietly plugging on
Oct 28, 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review: Quietly plugging on
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing
Oct 20, 2025
Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
Suzuki Fronx road test review: One for the B team
Oct 17, 2025
Suzuki Fronx road test review: One for the B team
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
MG Cyberster road test review: The gene pull
Oct 6, 2025
MG Cyberster road test review: The gene pull
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Kia EV3 Light LR road test review: King of the block
Sep 30, 2025
Kia EV3 Light LR road test review: King of the block
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles
Sep 22, 2025
Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark
Sep 16, 2025
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png