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July 23, 2026

LDV and distributor Inchcape to part ways

July 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
LDV and distributor Inchcape to part ways

Chinese ute and van maker seems set to continue - but sales arrangement unclear.

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July 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
Inchcape, MG NZ, KGM, corrosion
July 14, 2026

Inchcape names new NZ GM

July 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Inchcape names new NZ GM

onterra and Rally NZ roles on new boss’s CV.

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July 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
LDV, KGM, SsangYong NZ, Inchcape, Mallard
July 03, 2026

Peugeot’s NZ distributor standing firm

July 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot’s NZ distributor standing firm

Australia’s rights’ holder has decided to ditch French brand after years of poor results, but the flag still flies here.

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July 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
Peugeot NZ, ADNZ, Rick Armstrong, Brian Carr, Peugeot, Inchcape
July 02, 2026

KGM intent on continuing in NZ

July 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
KGM intent on continuing in NZ

Outgoing distributor clarifies brand’s position; discusses another make under regional spotlight.

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July 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Inchcape, KGM, Torres, LDV, Great Lake Motor Distributors, Ateco, SAIC, MG
July 01, 2026

Inchcape and KGM divorcing

July 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Inchcape and KGM divorcing

No word from Korean marque about what comes next in New Zealand.

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July 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Inchcape, divorce, distributor, KGM, Korean, SsangYong
April 15, 2026

Fourth special issue WRX here

April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fourth special issue WRX here

Another case of yellow fever with Senko edition. 

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April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Jerry Delaney, Senko, watch, AKA, Tatsu, Todoroki, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, BRZ, Kiiro
March 30, 2026

Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

Uncharted, Trailseeker and updated Solterra - they’re all signed up for the region, so ….

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March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Uncharted, Solterra, Trailseeker, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Jerry Delaney, EV
November 27, 2025

2026 Outback: New look, new models, new outputs

November 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
2026 Outback: New look, new models, new outputs

As expected, the Wilderness editions are a turbocharged go; XT is out to pasture, 2.5s plug on.

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November 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Wilderness, Premium, Touring
November 11, 2025

Cloudy forecast for brighter Solterra?

November 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Cloudy forecast for brighter Solterra?

Subaru’s smartened-up electric SUV is regionally available - but when or even if it will come to NZ isn’t clear.

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November 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Solterra, Jerry Delaney, Trailseeker, Uncharted
October 02, 2025

Hybrid incoming for Torres

October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid incoming for Torres

Battery assist with petrol back-up is new direction for KGM crossover.

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October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, Inchcape
July 16, 2025

ANCAP ace result for new Forester

July 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP ace result for new Forester

A five star start is doubtless great news for Subaru locally, but they’ve no words … yet.

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July 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, Inchcape, embargo, Subaru Australia, Forester, ANCAP, Euro NCAP, Adriana Saviane
May 30, 2025

Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region

May 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region

KGM’s coupe-like alternate to Torres sports utility could come in two levels of specification.

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May 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Actyon, Torres, Inchcape, KGM, RAV4, electric, petrol
May 16, 2025

BRZ wings in, flies out

May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BRZ wings in, flies out

Promised BRZ consignment lands with new designation.

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May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, GT86, Kym Mellow, Inchcape
May 09, 2025

Watchdog sees red over LDV rust concern

May 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Watchdog sees red over LDV rust concern

Action highlighting owner issues with T60 ute and G10 van has NZ operation’s interest.

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May 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60, G10, LDV NZ, Inchcape, LDV Australia, Ateco, ACCC, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
April 04, 2025

Fresh hybrid to lead Forester charge

April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh hybrid to lead Forester charge

New look, a different petrol-electric drivetrain, mid-year arrival confirmed with brand yet to share model choices, prices and specs.

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April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, hybrid, Subaru NZ, Kym Mellow, Inchcape, ADR, EPA
December 12, 2024

EV sector too sick for KGM’s funky city ute

December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV sector too sick for KGM’s funky city ute

Inchcape NZ isn’t saying never about the Torres EVT, an urban traydeck version of the EVX sports ute, but says market right now is too tough.

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December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres EVX, Torres EVT, Daile Stephens, Inchcape
October 29, 2024

Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

Outback will still remain on sale here when sales in Japan cease, local distributor assures.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Forester, Subaru NZ, hybrid, Inchcape, Kym Mellow
July 31, 2024

Inchcape's Foton fizz up Aus-only

July 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Inchcape's Foton fizz up Aus-only

Chinese ute specialist set for big sales push from NZ-familiar distributor.

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July 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Foton
Inchcape, Ebbett Group, Anglesea
July 15, 2024

MIA chief: EVs still imperative under CO2 revision

July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MIA chief: EVs still imperative under CO2 revision

Revised emissions rules make it easier for ICE, but electric needs to run hot as well. 

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July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Clean Car Importer Standard, Aimee Wiley, Simeon Brown, EV, electric, Nissan Ariya, Road User Charges, Drive Electric, Clean Car, rebate, discount, Tesla, BYD, Inchcape, Subaru, KGM, LDV, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Suzuki NZ, Toyota NZ
March 12, 2024

High-profile industry figures departing

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
High-profile industry figures departing

Wal Dumper and Simon Rutherford have each made big imprint on local car scene.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Subaru
Inchcape, Ford, Subaru, KGM, LDV, Ford Ranger, Subaru WRX
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