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May 16, 2025

Six-shooter plug-in hybrid E-Class arrives

May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Six-shooter plug-in hybrid E-Class arrives

It has the stonk of the old AMG E 63, but aims for fuel sipping sainthood.

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May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
E 53, PHEV, Mercedes Benz NZ, Melbourne, E 63 S
May 15, 2025

RAV4 rev up just days away

May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
RAV4 rev up just days away

Big revisions are set for Toyota’s top seller.

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May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, hybrid, Camry, PHEV, plug-in hybrid
May 12, 2025

Updated Outlander, new Forester for Fieldays

May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outlander, new Forester for Fieldays

Mystery Creek brings out new dirt road products .

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May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi, Subaru
Forester, Outlander, Toyota, PHEV, hybrid
May 02, 2025

Electric, hybrid, hydrogen - he knows them all

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric, hybrid, hydrogen - he knows them all

Exclusive: Toyota New Zealand’s new boss, Tatsuya Ishikawa, has a fascinating background and some interesting ideas for Toyota’s future path here. 

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May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Tatsuya Ishikawa, Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ, Toyota, Akio Toyoda, Electric, BEV, Hybrid, PHEV
April 29, 2025

Mild hybrid Cannon safe, bigger diesel pending

April 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mild hybrid Cannon safe, bigger diesel pending

GWM here says it will keep an eye on market preferences for battery-fed drivetrains.

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April 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, PHEV, HEV
March 28, 2025

Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

What chance more than Oceania-slated products will end up in NZ showroom?

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March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nissan NZ, Leaf, Micra, Juke, Pathfinder, Navara, X-Trail, Qashqai, e-Power, PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander, Renault 5
March 26, 2025

Plug-in hybrid Jaecoo priced

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in hybrid Jaecoo priced

Petrol-electric has more power and torque than regular petrol, with better range potential.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaecoo
J7, PHEV, SHS, NEDC, WLTP
March 20, 2025

Fuel-lean Leapmotor lands

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fuel-lean Leapmotor lands

Less optimistic likely means more with this new type’s cited thrift and range counts.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
C10 Ultra, Auto Distributors NZ, PHEV, range extender, EV, WLTP, NEDC
March 05, 2025

PHEV Ranger priced, three versions coming mid-year

March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV Ranger priced, three versions coming mid-year

Electric assist drivetrain’s premium more pronounced for XLT than with Wildtrak.

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March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, Ford NZ, Annaliese Atina
February 11, 2025

Kodiaq hybrids’ potential under spotlight

February 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq hybrids’ potential under spotlight

The immediate big news for the new SUV is return of the diesel - but a petrol-electric alternate is also undergoing trial here.

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February 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Alex Brown, Skoda NZ, Nikola Prochazkova, Skoda, PHEV
February 04, 2025

Tucson trims engine, variant choice

February 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tucson trims engine, variant choice

Entry 2.0-litre and flagship plug-in hybrid ditched; six variants incoming, 11 before. 

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February 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson II, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, PHEV, diesel, petrol, Ross Wenzlick, Santa Fe, Pallisade
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
January 06, 2025

Hybrid Ranger set to be easily picked

January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid Ranger set to be easily picked

Styling changes are part of the ute’s entry into the electric-sphere.  

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January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, PHEV, petrol, biturbo, diesel, V6
December 12, 2024

With J7, battery now included

December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
With J7, battery now included

Jaecoo is set to rectify its local status as the sole Chinese car brand lacking an electric enhanced drivetrain.

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December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaecoo
J7, Omoda, Chery, PHEV
November 25, 2024

PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

Retiring electric-able entry car with bigger-lunger petrol-pure powertrain a sign of PHEV rough-housing by RUC?

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November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, 3.3-litre, SkyActiv G, Paul Sherley
November 12, 2024

Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

Performance model achieves more zest as whole line gains fresh look and more tech.

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November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Skoda NZ, Alex Brown, PHEV, diesel
September 16, 2024

Fresh plug for electric-assisted Ranger

September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh plug for electric-assisted Ranger

Ford reveals showroom look, but is still shying from giving out much technical detail - or saying when it’s landing. 

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September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, Andrew Birkic, BYD Shark, GWM Cannon Alpha
September 09, 2024

Puma electric promised NZ now under review

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Puma electric promised NZ now under review

The small electric crossover Ford NZ last year signalled as  definite starter has fallen victim to radically changed market condition.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Puma, Puma EV, Ford NZ, Tom Clancy, Escape, PHEV, EV, market
September 03, 2024

Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

New passenger vehicle uptake lifted slightly in August, but the market is still sluggish.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, PHEV, HEV, Tesla, Toyota Hilux, Toyota RAV4, Motor Industry Association, Registrations, August
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
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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