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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 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
September 23, 2025

Impending MG ute an ANCAP star

September 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Impending MG ute an ANCAP star

Independent national auditor says model’s LDV history helped sort score.

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September 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ute, U9, LDV, Terron 9, ANCAP, five star, safety
September 10, 2025

MG’s U9 ute detailed

September 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MG’s U9 ute detailed

NZ timing still under wraps, but potential buyers now have an idea of the price and presentation.

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September 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
U9, Explore, LDV, Terron 9, ute, GWM
April 07, 2025

More Chinese choices in tray sector

April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
More Chinese choices in tray sector

MG entering the one-tonne game, JAC here considering PHEV for T9 and Foton has a big plan.

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April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC, MG
Foton, MG NZ, U9, Tunland, Terron 9, LDV, JAC, T9
November 29, 2024

LDV’s mega-ute eyed up for NZ

November 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
LDV’s mega-ute eyed up for NZ

Terron 9 avails in diesel and full electric - the latter a big step up on current eT60.

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November 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
Terron 9, Inchcape NZ, LDV, T60, eT60
November 21, 2024

Seeking Zeekr: NZ-likely choices unwrapped

November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Seeking Zeekr: NZ-likely choices unwrapped

The last make in the Geely electric vehicle family yet to hit here has two models set to go.

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November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Zeekr
Zeekr X, Zeekr 009, Giltrap Group, Volvo, Lotus, Polestar, EV, LDV, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9
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
June 11, 2023

Subaru seeking electric salvation

June 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru seeking electric salvation

The burden of CO2 emissions penalties is weighing heavily - even its hybrid cannot catch a break. Might the solution be more than home-grown?

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June 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, Wallis Dumper, Inchcape, SsangYong, LDV, electric, Mifa 9
December 08, 2022

Five stars for LDV Mifa 9, four for Fiat 500e

December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Five stars for LDV Mifa 9, four for Fiat 500e

Electric models’ crash test performances assessed by ANCAP.

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December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Fiat, LDV
ANCAP, Mifa 9, 500e, Fiat, LDV, crash test, five stars, four stars
November 16, 2022

Electric seven-seater sorted for NZ?

November 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric seven-seater sorted for NZ?

LDV expected to be first to answer consumer call for fully family-sized EV.

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November 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
Mifa 9, T60, LDV, electric, Maxxus, Executive, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Previa, Mazda MPV
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