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May 02, 2025

Electric, hybrid, hydrogen - he knows them all

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric, hybrid, hydrogen - he knows them all

Exclusive: Toyota New Zealand’s new boss, Tatsuya Ishikawa, has a fascinating background and some interesting ideas for Toyota’s future path here. 

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May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Tatsuya Ishikawa, Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ, Toyota, Akio Toyoda, Electric, BEV, Hybrid, PHEV
November 19, 2024

Jaguar’s first 'new era' electric near

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaguar’s first 'new era' electric near

Images of disguised prototype circulate as brand ramps up to reveal a concept in the US in early December. But where does all this leave NZ?

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover NZ, Steve Kenchington, JEA, Electric, EV, F-Pace
March 06, 2024

Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

While Dodge has gone big with its electric models, there’s still a six-pot petrol in the pack.

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March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Dodge
Challenger, R/T, Scat Pack, Daytona, Banshee, Electric, Stellantis, Charger
August 17, 2023

ID arrival puts spotlight on incentives

August 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
ID arrival puts spotlight on incentives

The Clean Car rebate is helping sell electrics, but Volkswagen wonders if the road user charge exemption is also fuelling that desire.

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August 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, Electric, RUC, Chantelle McDonald, Jordan Haines
August 07, 2023

Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

Mahindra is going all out with electrics - and it’s keen to share with Kiwis ASAP.

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August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Mahindra, Electric, Russell Burling, Mahindra concepts, BE, XUV, XUV400, XUV700.e8
August 05, 2023

Bump thumps to ballistic blast

August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bump thumps to ballistic blast

A recently-opened test ground with every latest ingredient is making massive difference to Mahindra’s vehicle development programme. It was our playground a day.

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August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Thar, MSPT, Electric, test, Battista
July 04, 2023

Telsa price adjust a result of changing market

July 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Telsa price adjust a result of changing market

More competition means more competitiveness, the industry’s voice believes.

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July 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Electric, BYD, Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley
June 27, 2023

Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

The badge is the same as you see on Toyota and Lexus cars, but the tech is altogether different - and might potentially be less impactful.

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June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, Synergy Drive, Electric, Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand
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