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September 25, 2026

Vietnam job for Ford NZ boss

September 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Vietnam job for Ford NZ boss

After just two years at the helm of the NZ operation, Annaliese Atina is off.

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September 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Annaliese Atina, Ford NZ
September 09, 2026

Bronco plan for NZ bucks US for China

September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Bronco plan for NZ bucks US for China

America’s famous off-road nameplate is heading here - but the model itself is very different to what is seen Stateside.

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September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Bronco, Jiangling Motors, Nanchang, JMC, Annaliese Atina, TRansit City
June 24, 2026

Ford strengthens service pitch

June 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford strengthens service pitch

‘Servitization’ programme delivers more roadside cover, pre-paid scheduled services. 

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June 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Servitization, Ford NZ, Annaliese Atina, roadside cover, customer care, schedule services, warranty, GFA, FLA
June 05, 2026

Ford announced mod squad

June 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford announced mod squad

A new certification scheme lines up trusted specialists to cut and customise Ford's work fleet — with the warranty staying intact.

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June 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Accessories, modification, Annaliese Atina, Ford NZ, Ford Pro Convertor
January 22, 2026

Blue day for old gold: Ford revives racing tie to never-say-die engine

January 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Blue day for old gold: Ford revives racing tie to never-say-die engine

It’s a return to the ICE age in every sense with Ford NZ reviving long dormant backing for a classic racing class.

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January 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Formula Ford, Rodin Cars, David Dicker, Annaliese Atina, Tom Clancy, carburettor, Duratec, Zetec, Liam Lawson, Scott Dixon, Shane van Gisbergen, Brendon Hartley, Team Hutchinson Ford
March 05, 2025

PHEV Ranger priced, three versions coming mid-year

March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV Ranger priced, three versions coming mid-year

Electric assist drivetrain’s premium more pronounced for XLT than with Wildtrak.

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March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, Ford NZ, Annaliese Atina
May 16, 2024

From fizz and phones to Ford

May 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
From fizz and phones to Ford

Latest head of Blue Oval’s national operation announced.

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May 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Annaliese Atina, Simon Rutherford, Andrew Birkic, Ford NZ
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