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December 08, 2024

New Palisade: Big time getting bigger

December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
New Palisade: Big time getting bigger

The next generation of Hyundai’s largest off-road capable sports utility has broken cover. To be fair, it’d have been hard to keep hidden.

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December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Palisade, Hyundai NZ, Santa Fe, Ioniq 5
September 06, 2024

All the dirt on Ioniq 5

September 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
All the dirt on Ioniq 5

XRT is the electric car you’d consider aiming at a gravel rally stage. 

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September 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Hyundai North America, Georgia, XRT, Mach-E Rally
April 11, 2024

EV6 in for larger battery, OTA

April 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV6 in for larger battery, OTA

Mid-life facelift’s improvements detailed, late-year release tipped.

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April 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Hyundai, Ioniq 5, facelift, Kia NZ
April 09, 2024

Ioniq 5 N price sorted: $135k for Hyundai hottie

April 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N price sorted: $135k for Hyundai hottie

Seoul sizzler sits $5k above Kia cousin at full RRP.

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April 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, N, Namyang, Scott Kelsey, Kia EV6 GT
February 24, 2024

Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

Hotshot’s positioning across the Tasman announced, Kia’s near-equivalent here drops $10k.

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February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, N Division, Namyang, Nurburgring, Kia, EV6 GT
November 22, 2023

Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

The post Clean Car era won’t dissuade Hyundai NZ from sticking with battery products, but it also feels compelled to review its national strategy.

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November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, EV, rebate
March 07, 2023

Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

One battery size and a slight increase in range, fancier driver assist technology, bolder styling and a completely new cabin design.

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March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona EV, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, i-Pedal
November 29, 2022

Electric buzz at rural fest

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric buzz at rural fest

Electric can be a sore point for farmers, but a major Fieldays’ backer is showing them the way regardless.

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November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, E-GMP
October 05, 2022

Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

Performance and price lift for top-flight Limited comes as Seoul announces big range for sedan sibling.

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October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, E-GMP
July 15, 2022

N’s future is electric – with a dash of hydrogen

July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
N’s future is electric – with a dash of hydrogen

It’s an N-tastic day with two concepts and confirmation the Ioniq 5 is going feral.

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July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai N, Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, N Vision 74
June 29, 2022

New Ioniq hits for six

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New Ioniq hits for six

‘Daring’ is almost an understatement in describing this impending sedan’s incredible design.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
June 21, 2022

Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

A pencil drawing of Hyundai’s impending electric sedan has been shared.

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, electric, EMP
June 20, 2022

$5000 price lift for EV6

June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
$5000 price lift for EV6

Popular long-range base model loses Clean Car eligibility.

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June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3, Kia NZ
June 07, 2022

Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

Software fix will keep Ioniq 5 and EV6 in place when in Park.

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June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, KIA
Ioniq 5, EV6, recall, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
April 14, 2022

Facelifted Palisade, top prize for Ioniq 5

April 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Facelifted Palisade, top prize for Ioniq 5

Hyundai has gone big at the New York motor show, with dominance of world car of the year awards and unveiling of a revision for its largest sports utility.

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April 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, world car of the year, Ioniq 5, Palisade, V6, Clean Car, diesel
March 30, 2022

Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

Sub-$80k push with standard and big battery entry versions of Kia’s new EV lower the starting point for E-GMP enjoyment.

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March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
March 21, 2022

Hot time for Ioniq 5

March 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hot time for Ioniq 5

Demand for Hyundai’s latest electric is reaching the Nth degree … as is development

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March 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, demand Hyundai NZ, N
January 19, 2022

Kia EV6 here in four versions

January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV6 here in four versions

Kia reiterates claim of superior range over Hyundai equivalent

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January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Ioniq 5, Kia NZ, Niro
November 18, 2021

Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

Massive electric sports utility sister ship to Ioniq 5 is fully revealed.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 6
October 20, 2021

Ioniq 5 demand means long wait for cars

October 20, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 demand means long wait for cars

Even with it being given build prioritisation, solid supply of the latest electric car from Hyundai to Kiwis is far from certain.

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October 20, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 7
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