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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 07, 2026

More range, lowered price for peak MG S5

July 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
More range, lowered price for peak MG S5

Big battery Essence variant gets attention.

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July 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG S5, MG S6, MG NZ, Dean Sheed, electric, ZS
July 07, 2026

MG releases Model Y hunter

July 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG releases Model Y hunter

The MG S6 is the car the Shanghai outfit has shaped to take on a Tesla setting a hot sales pace.

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July 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG S6, Tesla Model Y, registrations, DEan Sheed, MG NZ, electric, Essence
April 30, 2026

MG strengthens SUV push with S6 confirmation

April 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG strengthens SUV push with S6 confirmation

Sister ship to S5 seemingly set for one trim level, one battery choice, more power and all-wheel-drive option.

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April 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
S6, MG NZ, Dean Sheed, EV, AWD, rear-drive
April 13, 2026

Urban confirmed as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

April 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Urban confirmed as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

Sino-Brit brand’s next model here has a familiar name, but otherwise is all new.

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April 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG4 Urban, electric, Essence, LFP, Dean Sheed, MG NZ
March 30, 2026

MG4 Urban set to site as make’s cheapest EV?

March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 Urban set to site as make’s cheapest EV?

Regional info about impending baby EV suggests potential for a pleasing price position.

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March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, MG, electric
March 10, 2026

Urban expected as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

March 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Urban expected as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

Sino-Brit brand’s next model here has a familiar name, but otherwise is all new.

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March 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4 Urban, MG NZ, electric, EV, DC, MG3
January 27, 2026

MG adds entry turbo ZS

January 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG adds entry turbo ZS

New Vibe choice is expected to rattle rivals.

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January 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS, Vibe, Turbo, MG NZ, Dean Sheed, Excite
October 24, 2025

IM6 priced, full talents yet to reveal

October 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
IM6 priced, full talents yet to reveal

The first car from MG’s upmarket offshoot has been priced. How smart will it really be?

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October 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
IM6, Intelligence in Motion, MG NZ, Dean Sheed, Level 2, Level 3, LEvel 4
August 22, 2025

November reign for IM

August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
November reign for IM

MG’s premium brand will represent nationally in a single large SUV configured to three trim levels.

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August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
IM, IM6, Peter Ciao, MG NZ, EV
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
March 26, 2025

ZS EV replacement not for NZ

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ZS EV replacement not for NZ

MG has yet to explain why the S5 EV it previously spruiked won’t be sold here … for now.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
S5 EV, MG ZS, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, IM, Intelligence in Motion, MG4
January 24, 2025

Petrol variants fill out ZS family

January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol variants fill out ZS family

Turbocharged flagship sites just below least expensive plug-in hybrid.

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January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS, PHEV, turbo, petrol, MG NZ
November 14, 2024

MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

Chinese crossovers achieve five star scores from national crash testing auditor.

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November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chery, MG, Omoda
ANCAP, five star, MG HS, MG NZ, Omoda, Chery, Melbourne
September 03, 2024

HS focus avoids star engine

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
HS focus avoids star engine

Three derivatives with flagship just $6000 more than entry choice.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
HS, 1.5-litre, PHEV, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, Vibe, Ecite, Essence
August 29, 2024

ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

As expected, the incoming second-generation of the car that reinstated MG here has the same petrol-electric as MG3, as well as full petrol choices. 

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS Hybrid Plus, MG NZ, ZS EV, MG4, hybrid, electric
August 02, 2024

MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

Biggest sticker reductions on models already heading out the door and mightn’t last - but new cover seems permanent.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG HS PHEV, MG ZS EV, MG NZ, Harrie Yan
June 21, 2024

Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

Ground-breaking Cyberster two-seater still set to roll in by year-end to inflict sector shock. 

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June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, Cyberster, Arek Zywot, Akshat Ahuja, MG4, ZS
June 12, 2024

Zappy MG Cyberster set for six figure tag?

June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Zappy MG Cyberster set for six figure tag?

Neighbour’s indicative pricing if applied here would mean up to $161k asked.

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June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
Cyberster, MG NZ, MX-5, Mazda
March 13, 2024

Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

Additional info reinforces why China’s UK-flavoured make is confident its baby has the measure of Toyota’s tot. 

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March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, hybrid, MG NZ, Yaris hybrid, battery, economy
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