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September 02, 2025

Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

All of Germany’s big gun brands -a a few more besides - have huge presentations next week.

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September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes Benz, Polestar, Skoda, Cupra, Munich, IAA, motor show
January 16, 2024

Bigger bang Born by year-end

January 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger bang Born by year-end

An enhanced edition of Cupra’s electric hot hatch has been confirmed for NZ provision.

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January 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, James Yates, Cupra, VW Group, MEB, MG4 XPower, ID.3 GTX
December 21, 2022

Born set to be MEB starter dish?

December 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Born set to be MEB starter dish?

Announcement of core specification spurs thought about pricing and launch timing.

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December 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, James Yates, SEAT, Cupra, ID.4, ID.3, Q4, Enyaq
June 13, 2021

$8k EV incentive inspires new vehicle distributors

June 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
$8k EV incentive inspires new vehicle distributors

EUROPE’S biggest provider of electric cars will be asked to accelerate local market release of its mainstream models now that Government has delivered a tasty incentive.

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June 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles, Industry
VW, Hyundai, Renault, MG, Skoda, Cupra, Giltrap Group, EV, Feebate, Incentive, Government
September 25, 2017

Cupra ensures hot start to Latino push

September 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra ensures hot start to Latino push

SEAT’s reintroduction to New Zealand starts with a Spanish flier, the Leon Cupra.

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September 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
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Cupra
June 17, 2017

Sizzling Cupra heads SEAT push

June 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzling Cupra heads SEAT push

The most powerful road car it has ever created will head the local resurgence for the sunniest of Volkswagen Group’s sub-brands.

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June 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Seat
Cupra
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