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July 31, 2025

Prelude back in play here in mid-2026

July 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Prelude back in play here in mid-2026

A nameplate Honda shelved 24 years ago is coming back to NZ.

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July 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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Prelude, Honda NZ, CR-V, e:HEV, Carolyn McMahon
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May 27, 2025

Tough time for EV right time for e:N1

May 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tough time for EV right time for e:N1

Honda NZ is confident its just-landed electric will do okay despite the difficult market condition.

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May 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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Ee:N1, Matthew Fong, Honda NZ, electric, EV, battery
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May 22, 2025

Reduced expectation for Honda NZ’s first electric

May 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Reduced expectation for Honda NZ’s first electric

The e:N1 that has just come on sale no longer has to go for sales gold; that’s a job for the make’s hybrids.

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May 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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E:NY1, Honda NZ, Carolyn McMahon, Honda O, Las Vegas, EV, HEV, Jazz, HR-V, ZR-V
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May 15, 2025

Quiet kick off for e:N1

May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Quiet kick off for e:N1

Honda NZ has made good on a promise to release its first official electric here. 

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May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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e:N1, Honda NZ, Nobuya Sonoda, Carolyn McMahon, HR-V, MG4, BYD Atto3
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January 21, 2025

Honda NZ going electric in May

January 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda NZ going electric in May

Pricing for eNy:1 is still be be decided. But comparison analysis under way.

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January 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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e:Ny1, Nobuya Sonoda, Honda NZ, Tesla Model 3, MG4, BYD Atto3
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January 08, 2025

Zero hour: Honda’s electric future revealed

January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Zero hour: Honda’s electric future revealed

The 0 series cars preview a sleek design language. 

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January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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0 Series, Las Vegas, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, US, concept, Honda NZ
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January 06, 2025

Petrol-electric Civic - it’s a Camry challenger. Kinda.

January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol-electric Civic - it’s a Camry challenger. Kinda.

Pricier than its sole rival but better for thrift and thrust. Civic’s gone hybrid.

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January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic, Civic Sport, hybrid, Honda NZ, CR-V
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December 18, 2024

Prelude back in play

December 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Prelude back in play

A nameplate Honda shelved 24 years ago is coming back to production next year.

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December 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Prelude, Honda NZ, Honda CR-V, e:HEV
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August 26, 2024

ANCAP spotlights Kiwi-favoured Hondas

August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP spotlights Kiwi-favoured Hondas

Question mark over how relevant Europe NCAP scores are to local stock.

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August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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CR-V, HR-V, Civic, Honda NZ, ANCAP, Euro NCAP
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August 02, 2024

Honda’s baby crossover detailed

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Honda’s baby crossover detailed

Inbound HR-V will position as entry tier crossover below ZR-V and CR-V.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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HR-V, e:HEV, Honda NZ, Honda Jazz RS
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May 23, 2024

NZ-cited Civic exposed in US

May 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-cited Civic exposed in US

North America is first to see refreshed look and a new hybrid drivetrain ticked off for Kiwi use.

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May 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic, hybrid, Honda NZ, Android Auto, Google Built-In, Peter Ashley
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May 22, 2024

Greater ANZAC spirit for Honda product push?

May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Greater ANZAC spirit for Honda product push?

Board-level ties and now a common approach to sales strategy will help cement mutual product plans for NZ and Australia.

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May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Honda NZ, Honda E, Carolyn McMahon, Honda Australia, Peter Ashley, Honda O, HR-V, Civic, Honda Accord, Nobura Sonoda
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December 02, 2022

New sports utility for Honda NZ’s electric push?

December 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New sports utility for Honda NZ’s electric push?

Does talk of Civic-based product raise potential for ZR-V?

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December 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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ZR-V, Civic, CR-V, e:HEV, electric, Honda NZ
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November 01, 2022

Hot Type R take-up expected for NZ

November 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hot Type R take-up expected for NZ

Good news, revheads - Honda here assures it has a solid supply line

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November 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic Type R, Honda NZ, Matt Woodburn, Ko Yamamoto, VTEC, Turbo
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July 22, 2022

Sizzler Civic’s last blast salute

July 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzler Civic’s last blast salute

No hybrid, all-wheel-drive or fancy paddle shifts for the latest Type R

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July 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic, Civic Type R, Honda NZ
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July 18, 2022

Now there are three – ZR-V unveiled

July 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Now there are three – ZR-V unveiled

Honda has revised its sports utility line-up, with a big revision for CR-V and a new model sitting between it and the HR-V.

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July 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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CR-V, HR-V, ZR-V, Honda NZ, eHEV
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July 13, 2022

R-rated birthday announcement

July 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
R-rated birthday announcement

The Civic nameplate is 50 years old today. The gift comes next week.

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July 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic, Type R, Honda NZ
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March 22, 2022

Honda HR-V soon?

March 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Honda HR-V soon?

Our neighbour has already announced readiness for chirpy crossover.

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March 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
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HR-V, Honda NZ, Jazz, e-HEV
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December 14, 2021

Say R … more racer Civic images shared

December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Say R … more racer Civic images shared

Honda has released a fresh batch of teasers of the most coveted Civic, this time testing at the Suzuka circuit.

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December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic Type R, Honda NZ, Civic, Suzuka, FK8
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December 10, 2021

Civic released in single model form

December 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Civic released in single model form

Choosing a new version of this past staple couldn’t be easier now.

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December 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
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Civic, Honda NZ, Honda Sensing
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