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April 09, 2025

TNZ top management job sorted

April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ top management job sorted

Acting CEO now takes the helm of market dominant make.

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April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Palmerston North, Neeraj Lala, Tatsuya Ishikawa
July 24, 2024

Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

Dynamic figure of national motoring scene reflects on time with top brand.

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July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, hybrid, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Palmerston North
July 08, 2024

Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

Market leader still mum as CEO saga takes another turn.

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July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Neeraj Lala, Palmerston North, Hilux, hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
July 01, 2024

Toyota NZ boss’s absence reported

July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ boss’s absence reported

Specialist industry publication gives no context to report; brand also tight-lipped.

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July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Neeraj Lala, Toyota NZ
January 15, 2024

Yaris GR Evolved: A sharpened slushy

January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris GR Evolved: A sharpened slushy

The change everyone knew was coming to Toyota’s baby rocket has given engineers excuse to alter so much more.

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January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, GR, GR Yaris, GR Corolla
November 03, 2023

bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

Toyota New Zealand pricing has all-wheel-drive under-cutting Subaru Solterra equivalent at face value, front-drive on new turf.

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November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, EV, Subaru Solterra
October 26, 2023

Japan Inc’s sports assault with battery

October 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Japan Inc’s sports assault with battery

The Honda Prelude and Toyota MR2 seem set to be revived as electric sizzlers.

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October 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda, Toyota
Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Mobility Show, Honda Prelude, Toyota MR2, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, FT-Se, FT-3e
October 06, 2023

Ezi Toyota-owned, not Toyota-pure

October 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ezi Toyota-owned, not Toyota-pure

Market leader makes clear acquisition of big rental provider won’t see it become a one-make shop.

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October 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Ezi Car Rentals, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, Corolla, Yaris, CH-R, Outlander
August 02, 2023

Prado hits greenery with electric assist

August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado hits greenery with electric assist

A mild hybrid diesel powertrain is the sole choice for new-gen Prado.

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August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Prado, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, CO2
June 28, 2023

NZ-kept hybrid Hilux secrets blown

June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-kept hybrid Hilux secrets blown

Still under wraps here, estimated economy improvement is in media share out of Australia that also suggests sensitivity about how to name the incoming system.

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June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, Neeraj Lala, Toyota Australia, Toyota NZ
June 27, 2023

Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

The badge is the same as you see on Toyota and Lexus cars, but the tech is altogether different - and might potentially be less impactful.

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June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, Synergy Drive, Electric, Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand
October 03, 2022

TNZ relays fresh brand message

October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ relays fresh brand message

Latest corporate slogan set to drive Toyota here for next decade.

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October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala
June 02, 2022

Mitsubishi, Toyota speak to sales stoush

June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi, Toyota speak to sales stoush

Rival CEOs each expressing confidence as latest counts land.

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June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Mitsubishi, Toyota
Registrations, May, Hilux, Outlander, Eclipse Cross, Neeraj Lala, Daniel Cook
April 21, 2022

Mirai trial kicks off with corporates

April 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mirai trial kicks off with corporates

National television broadcaster among involvers set to sample Toyota’s fuel cell car as brand pushes hydrogen uplift.

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April 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Mirai, Neeraj Lala, hydrogen
April 18, 2022

Supra stick shift a NZ passion play?

April 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Supra stick shift a NZ passion play?

Sales forecast won’t support TNZ gearing up for this box – but distributor desire might still be strong.

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April 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Supra, GR, Gazoo Racing, Neeraj Lala
February 06, 2022

Toyota NZ fuel cell push now two-pronged

February 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ fuel cell push now two-pronged

Tech powering the Mirai car is also in an America’s Cup chase boat

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February 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Mirai, America's Cup, Team New Zealand, Neeraj Lala
December 16, 2021

Top picks from Toyota’s EV trove

December 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Top picks from Toyota’s EV trove

The bZ family seems a starter for NZ, so too the Lexus RZ, but what else might interest the national distributor?

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December 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus, Toyota
Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, Toyota Japan, bZ, RZ, Lexus, Lexus New Zealand
December 09, 2021

Two-pronged push for Lexus electric

December 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Two-pronged push for Lexus electric

Lexus here is sending its first battery car into a territory that’s historically been its parent brand’s preserve.

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December 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
UX 300e, Lexus NZ, Neeraj Lala, Toyota NZ
November 16, 2021

Multiple solutions best to sort CO2 target

November 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Multiple solutions best to sort CO2 target

Toyota New Zealand says it is focused on providing low emissions mobility for all New Zealanders, with aim to leave no customer behind.

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November 16, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Clean Car, Parliament, Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand
October 29, 2021

Production bZ4X unveiled in Japan, a late 2022 arrival here

October 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Production bZ4X unveiled in Japan, a late 2022 arrival here

Toyota’s first bespoke electric car will be a sales starter here in late 2022.

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October 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, SUV, electric vehicle, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala
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