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October 20, 2025

Omoda reveals new number

October 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Omoda reveals new number

Compact ‘4’ is set to represent a full span of drivetrain technologies.

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October 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Omoda 5, Omoda E5, Omoda C5, Chery
September 04, 2025

Five stars for LDV, Omoda and Audi

September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Five stars for LDV, Omoda and Audi

Latest large ute and full-sized SUV from China win plaudits, as does new Q5.

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September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi, LDV, Omoda
ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, Melbourne, Euro NCAP, Omoda 9, Terron 9, Q5
August 12, 2025

Price drop heads update to Omoda electric

August 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Price drop heads update to Omoda electric

More changes than meet the eye to E5.

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August 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
E5, C5, electric, Chery, BX, EX
July 03, 2025

‘Nine’ out to shine

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
‘Nine’ out to shine

A five-seater plug-in hybrid from Chery’s Omoda export brand is setting out to humble established Kiwi-favoured models.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Omoda 9, Jaecoo, Chery
April 03, 2025

Big numbers cited for new Omoda flagship

April 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Big numbers cited for new Omoda flagship

Latest CATL battery technology lends Nine plenty of thrust and thrift.

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April 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
C9, E9, Nine, Omoda, CATL, C5, SHS, Super Hybrid System
November 14, 2024

MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

Chinese crossovers achieve five star scores from national crash testing auditor.

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November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chery, MG, Omoda
ANCAP, five star, MG HS, MG NZ, Omoda, Chery, Melbourne
April 15, 2024

Fairness call as electric loses zap

April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fairness call as electric loses zap

Not the time for “rash decisions” as battery sector feels pain, new entrant’s boss suggests. 

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April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Sheldon Humphries, Omoda, E5, C5, electric, RUC, rebate, Clean Car
December 14, 2023

C9 flagship heading Omoda family expansion plan

December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
C9 flagship heading Omoda family expansion plan

Sharp-looking five-seater to provision in plug-in hybrid as well as full petrol form.

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December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
C9, C5, E9, E5, C7, Omoda NZ, Sheldon Humphries
December 08, 2023

Omoda, Jaecoo network explained

December 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Omoda, Jaecoo network explained

Additional South Island franchises still sought by new makes.

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December 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda, Jaecoo
dealerships, franchise, Sheldon Humphries, Wayne Wei
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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.

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