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April 10, 2025

Electric dreams - and memories - at Kombi congregation

April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric dreams - and memories - at Kombi congregation

Inclusion of ID.Buzz at the upcoming VW Nationals might raise memory of a rare factory forebear.

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April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, T2 Elektro Transporter, Berlin, VW Germany, Wolfsburg, VW NZ
March 06, 2025

Hot Buzz: Amped GTX heads ‘electric Kombi’ family

March 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hot Buzz: Amped GTX heads ‘electric Kombi’ family

It's been the longest time coming, but the hubba-hubba Dub is finally about to hit the road.

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March 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW NZ Commercials, Kevin Richards, GTX, Bus, Kombi, Microbus, EV
March 22, 2024

GTI go for electric Kombi

March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GTI go for electric Kombi

Extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability is a big bully-up for ID.Buzz

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March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials NZ, GTX
June 14, 2023

Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

Mystery Creek visitors can view a VW project from the past that’s a year ahead of time.

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June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Kombi, ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials, Kevin Richards
June 06, 2023

NZ in for a full Buzz feed

June 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ in for a full Buzz feed

Prepare for a swarm - a longer wheelbase and extra sting for VW’s battery-wed retro people mover are set for NZ.

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June 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, ID.Buzz, MEB
March 02, 2023

Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

Changes that make VW’s entry electric hatch eligible for local availability shown off in Germany.

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March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, VW New Zealand, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Cupra Born
February 23, 2023

Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

Volkswagen NZ hope of starting its ID product push with a head-turning talisman has been thwarted.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, ID, Volkswagen NZ, Kevin Richards, Amarok
December 05, 2022

ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

The reason why VW NZ has chosen to take the brand’s entry electric once it has been refreshed seems logical.

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December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, VW New Zealand, ID.Buzz
June 29, 2022

Crossovers, van to kick off ID push

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Crossovers, van to kick off ID push

Intent to launch in 2023 confirmed, but no price, spec or timing detail.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, ID.Cargo, VW New Zealand
March 10, 2022

Comeback Kombi still the buzz

March 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Comeback Kombi still the buzz

After years of teasing, VW releases an electric van that keeps true to the concept homage to a classic.

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March 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, ID.4, ID.3, VW NZ, MEB
December 14, 2021

Kombi camper comeback confirmed

December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kombi camper comeback confirmed

VW has confirmed it will reprise its most famous camper, as a version of the ID.Buzz.

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December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, California, VW Commercials
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