Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
117477109.jpg
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

News and Car Reviews - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Latest News

August 17, 2026

H to go

August 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
H to go

Toyota New Zealand’s senior hydrogen programme manager is happy to gas bag about why his brand believes Mirai is the future … and why it thinks you need to give it a try.

Read More
August 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Rodger Spillane, Mirai, Toyota NZ, hydrogen, fuel cell, Deepal, Palmerston North
April 15, 2026

RAV brings PHEV performance to the fore

April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
RAV brings PHEV performance to the fore

Impressive electric-pure range is cited for incoming flagships, but how trustworthy are figures garnered from a maligned protocol?

Read More
April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, PHEV, NEDC, WLTP, WLTP-3, electric, hybrid, ADR, Australia, Palmerston North
March 16, 2026

Toyota’s sunny prediction for solar project

March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota’s sunny prediction for solar project

The whole of the brand’s corporate headquarters and adjacent warehousing have become a sun trap.

Read More
March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
TNZ, Palmerston North, NCC, National Customer Centre, Toyota New Zealand, Mark Young
February 25, 2026

Bigfoot Toyota stumbles

February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Bigfoot Toyota stumbles

Fire risk triggers recall of flagship Land Cruiser and Lexus equivalent.

Read More
February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser 300, recall, Lexus LX, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North
January 07, 2026

RAV4 prices power up

January 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
RAV4 prices power up

Gen six line landing later this year takes country’s most popular car into new pricing territory - topping at almost $67k!

Read More
January 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Andrew Davis, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, Palmerston North
December 01, 2025

Yoke steer RZ and OTA-enabled ES en route

December 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Yoke steer RZ and OTA-enabled ES en route

Lexus highlights models’ ‘technology firsts’ as it also celebrates the year to date.

Read More
December 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
Lexus NZ, Andrew Davis, Palmerston North, RZ, ES, electric, hybrid, registrations
November 20, 2025

China’s cheap Toyota EV not on Kiwi group’s itinerary

November 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
China’s cheap Toyota EV not on Kiwi group’s itinerary

Toyota NZ has just sent a delegation to the world’s largest car making country - but not to pick a product.

Read More
November 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ3X, bZ4X, Toyota NZ, electric, Champions Advisory Panel, Palmerston North, GAC
November 13, 2025

Will battery Hilux go the distance?

November 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Will battery Hilux go the distance?

Factory data suggests breakthrough BEV is good for grunt but not so flash for range, hauling or hefting stuff.

Read More
November 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux BEV, battery, Toyota Europe, BEV, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, DC, AC
October 06, 2025

NZ set to learn from Toyota’s living lab

October 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
NZ set to learn from Toyota’s living lab

Woven City, an ambitious Toyota technology development process five years in the making, has opened - and Kiwis will benefit.

Read More
October 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Woven City, Japan, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, technology, robots
October 03, 2025

Hybrid not a hybrid - Hilux/Prado back in spotlight

October 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid not a hybrid - Hilux/Prado back in spotlight

Toyota NZ’s desire to market its 48 volt-assisted diesel as a hybrid doesn’t wash with its Aussie counterpart, which is back on the attack about mis-labelling.

Read More
October 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia, Toyota New Zealand, Hilux, Prado, Landcruiser 300, LandCruiser, Palmerston North, Manawatu, Hybrid Synergy Drive, EFficiency Hybrid, Performance Hybrid
October 02, 2025

Camry down from three to one

October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Camry down from three to one

Low demand for sedans has kiboshed all but the flagship grade, but Toyota is proposing this as a plus.

Read More
October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, ZR, hybrid, GX, SX, Andrew Davis, TNZ, Palmerston North, Manawatu
May 20, 2025

TNZ trumps RAV4 teasers

May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ trumps RAV4 teasers

Toyota NZ lips are still zipped about the freshen that is drawing worldwide attention - but they’ve shared a photo of the car ahead of the official unveil.

Read More
May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, TNZ, SUV, Palmerston North
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.

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

Read More
April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Palmerston North, Neeraj Lala, Tatsuya Ishikawa
March 27, 2025

Fatal plant accident no big issue for RAV4 feed

March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fatal plant accident no big issue for RAV4 feed

Supply of Kiwi-favoured model has been affected, but barely.

Read More
March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, explosion
January 06, 2025

Toyota tops, Lexus climbs

January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota tops, Lexus climbs

Even with full registrations data yet to come out, there was never any doubt who led the way in 2023.

Read More
January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Lexus, Toyota
Toyota NZ, RAV4, Andrew Davis, Tesla, BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Palmerston North, 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.

Read More
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.

Read More
July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Neeraj Lala, Palmerston North, Hilux, hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
December 19, 2023

C-HR Toyota’s Turkish delight

December 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
C-HR Toyota’s Turkish delight

New sourcing point for second generation of popular compact crossover.

Read More
December 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, Steve Prangnell, Palmerston North, Turkey
November 29, 2022

Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

Local boss says his brand needs to set ambitious goals in its response to climate change.

Read More
November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
CO2, Clean Car, Lala, Let's Go Places, Palmerston North, emissions, life cycle
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

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.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE


No results found

250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Green light for Ring-themed M
September 11, 2026
Green light for Ring-themed M
September 11, 2026

BMW’s performance division has given its all in celebration of a certain race track’s 100th. You can, too.

Read more →
September 11, 2026
First Drive
Arcfox T1 Premium first drive: Sly start for smallest cub
August 25, 2026
Arcfox T1 Premium first drive: Sly start for smallest cub
August 25, 2026

The electric arm of big player BAIC is ‘vixen’ to be noticed by  kicking in with its smallest export offer that adds tech edge to a price-competitive zone.

Read more →
August 25, 2026
Tested
BAIC X55/B30 roadtest review: For better, not worse
September 9, 2026
BAIC X55/B30 roadtest review: For better, not worse
September 9, 2026

Beijing Automotive’s first models hit high-potential market segments and prove sensible pricing can still buy a sensational specification.

Read more →
September 9, 2026
Toyota bZ4X Motion/bZ4X Touring road test review: Higher trails
September 1, 2026
Toyota bZ4X Motion/bZ4X Touring road test review: Higher trails
September 1, 2026

A big mid-life facelift for the carryover wagon and a new body styling choice lift this type to highly recommended status.

Read more →
September 1, 2026
Nissan Navara Pro-4X roadtest review: New approach, familiar ground
August 25, 2026
Nissan Navara Pro-4X roadtest review: New approach, familiar ground
August 25, 2026

There’s no disputing the closeness to a certain other, but that doesn’t necessarily detract.

Read more →
August 25, 2026
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time
August 20, 2026
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time
August 20, 2026

The outcry out for a sportier version of Toyota’s top seller  has been answered - and it’s a red-blood with a Green theme.

Read more →
August 20, 2026
Honda Prelude roadtest review: Sound and lite show
August 12, 2026
Honda Prelude roadtest review: Sound and lite show
August 12, 2026

When its heart seems little different to that in nan’s shopping basket how much soul remains?

Read more →
August 12, 2026
MG MG4 Urban/Suzuki e-Vitara 2wd roadtest review: Budget with a battery
August 6, 2026
MG MG4 Urban/Suzuki e-Vitara 2wd roadtest review: Budget with a battery
August 6, 2026

How well does Japan’s small car specialist fare when its first electric faces up to a similar concept from China?

Read more →
August 6, 2026
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026

The largest serving has  become even more generous, yet also cuts down on calories.

Read more →
July 30, 2026
Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green
July 22, 2026
Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green
July 22, 2026

The first electric car to achieve the Czech make’s vaunted performance badge is certainly hot - but will the price cool desire?

Read more →
July 22, 2026
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least
July 9, 2026
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least
July 9, 2026

Munich’s first all-electric compact executive model will next year bow out to the ‘Neue Klasse’ i3. The final edition of the i4 is set to leave with head held high.

Read more →
July 9, 2026
Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch
June 30, 2026
Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch
June 30, 2026

Electrics come in all styles and sizes these day, but nothing else from this age shakes its booty quite like this one. 

Read more →
June 30, 2026

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png