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December 10, 2024

Elroq proposes as Skoda’s large-scale compact

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Elroq proposes as Skoda’s large-scale compact

The impending new electric little brother to Enyaq has plenty of choice for New Zealand distributor.

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, electric, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW ID
November 28, 2024

Mahindra’s NZ-favoured EVs revealed

November 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra’s NZ-favoured EVs revealed

Pair of high-styled sports utilities remain true to studies that whetted Kiwi distributor’s appetite.

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November 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
BE 6e, XEV 9e, Volkswagen, MEB, Born Electric, Electric Origin, Premium Distributors Limited
July 11, 2024

Capri going for three - as an SUV

July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Capri going for three - as an SUV

Coupe-roofed alternate to electric Explorer revealed.

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July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Capri, Explorer, SUV, Ford NZ, EV, Ford Europe, VW, MEB
February 09, 2024

NZ Puma population to grow

February 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ Puma population to grow

Unlike Australia, NZ is sticking with Ford’s compact crossover in petrol as well lining up for electric.

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February 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Puma, Ford NZ, Puma ST, hybrid, electric, MEB, VW ID
January 16, 2024

Bigger bang Born by year-end

January 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger bang Born by year-end

An enhanced edition of Cupra’s electric hot hatch has been confirmed for NZ provision.

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January 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, James Yates, Cupra, VW Group, MEB, MG4 XPower, ID.3 GTX
September 08, 2023

MEB roll-out a brand journey for Audi boss

September 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MEB roll-out a brand journey for Audi boss

Greg Leet’s involvement with the MEB programme began with Skoda and stepped through VW.

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September 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4, MEB, Greg Leet, Audi NZ, electric, Ingolstadt
August 23, 2023

VW NZ set to go big - and small -with ID push

August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW NZ set to go big - and small -with ID push

Newly-appointed VW NZ boss Chanelle McDonald says arrival of the ID.4 and ID.5 is step one of the brand’s local transition into an electric future.

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August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Chanelle McDonald, ID.4, ID.5, MEB, Skoda NZ, EMD
June 19, 2023

Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

Replacement for ‘launch special’ will achieve more range, better pep - but it’s not here for another year.

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June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, Rodney Gillard, MEB, EV
June 09, 2023

Enyaq price plummet won’t last

June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq price plummet won’t last

In explaining how $13,000 across-the-board reduction was achieved, Skoda NZ has also warned the new stickers won’t be permanent.

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June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enayq, Rodney Gillard, Skoda NZ, MEB, Volkswagen
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
April 24, 2023

Cupra’s second NZ-bound electric unveiled

April 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra’s second NZ-bound electric unveiled

Kiwis can expect to say ‘hola’ to the sharp-looking Tavascan in late 2024.

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April 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Tavascan, Cupra NZ, James Yates, MEB, VW Group, VW ID.4, VW ID.5, Born
March 22, 2023

Ford’s NZ-favoured compact electric unveiled

March 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford’s NZ-favoured compact electric unveiled

Ford Explorer blends VW’s MEB platform and technology with Blue Oval design.

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March 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Explorer, MEB, Volkswagen, ID, Ford NZ
March 17, 2023

Born pricing for rebate hard yakka

March 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Born pricing for rebate hard yakka

It’s a Kiwi win to secure performance electric in payback zone.

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March 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, James Yates, SEAT, electric, VW Group, 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
December 07, 2022

Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

Skoda NZ nails down a release schedule of sorts – but has steered clear of confirming what’s coming and exactly when.

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December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, Superb
December 06, 2022

Audi Q4 line-up, pricing sorted

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q4 line-up, pricing sorted

Two body styles, two trims, two drivetrain options.

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December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4, MEB, Audi NZ, quattro, e-tron, Advanced, S-Line
September 20, 2022

VW ID crossover prices sorted

September 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID crossover prices sorted

Entry ID.4 is a rebate car, but others price above Government’s assistance.

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September 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW New Zealand, ID.4, ID.5, electric, MEB
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
October 04, 2021

Mach speed for Ford's local EV strategy?

October 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Mach speed for Ford's local EV strategy?

Ford New Zealand will brief media tomorrow about its ongoing electrification strategy. Surely only one car is worth that effort?

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October 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, Ford NZ, Mustang, Puma, MEB
May 28, 2021

Born in 2021, arriving in 2023

May 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Born in 2021, arriving in 2023

Cupra’s snazzy electric performance hatch is on the same slow boat as all other MEB platform cars.

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May 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra, SEAT
Born, SEAT NZ, Cupra NZ, MEB, VW Group, Giltrap Group
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