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

September 04, 2026

August outcome strong - but could have been better

September 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
August outcome strong - but could have been better

Typhoons disrupting shipping schedules and need to rectify the latest edition of the country’s favourite ute factored in registrations’ tally.

Read More
September 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, August, REgistrations, Toyota, Hilux, Ranger, RAV4, Corolla Cross, ASX, passenger, commercial, ute, van
April 02, 2026

Electric resurgence established

April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric resurgence established

March was a windfall month for battery-involved models; cars with plugs are hot again.

Read More
April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Tesla
Tesla, March, EV, BEV, PHEV, hybrid, REgistrations, sales
September 04, 2025

CO2 aspiration stymied by electric disinterest

September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
CO2 aspiration stymied by electric disinterest

New car industry watchdog heartened by rise in sales, but suggests the top choices aren’t helping emissions aims. 

Read More
September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Clean Car, Industry
Motor Industry Association, EV, PHEV, hybrid, REgistrations, emissions, Clean Car Standard
August 05, 2025

Hilux July’s favourite new vehicle

August 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux July’s favourite new vehicle

Ute volume climb offset dip in passenger; EV counts still poor.

Read More
August 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Toyota, Ford, Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, REgistrations, volume, plated
April 17, 2025

Tasman set to start with double cabs

April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman set to start with double cabs

Five versions, all with common diesel automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive likely here from July.

Read More
April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ, REgistrations, turbodiesel
April 03, 2025

Slight lift in new vehicle registrations heartens industry

April 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Slight lift in new vehicle registrations heartens industry

Some key sector performances still desultory, Motor Industry Association notes.

Read More
April 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4, REgistrations, Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley
December 03, 2024

November tough for new car sellers

December 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
November tough for new car sellers

Another black month in a generally bleak year.

Read More
December 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
AutoTalk, Motor Industry Association, November, REgistrations
May 02, 2024

Desultory April for new vehicle action

May 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Desultory April for new vehicle action

Last month the worst this year for registrations counts. 

Read More
May 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
REgistrations, Motor Industry Association, April, Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton
  • 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
Navara nameplate for Nissan’s electric-edge ute
October 9, 2026
Navara nameplate for Nissan’s electric-edge ute
October 9, 2026

Confirmation of 2027 rollout for model already well into durability testing across the Tasman - but many details still be shared.

Read more →
October 9, 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
Toyota Mirai roadtest review: Hard road, easy drive
October 8, 2026
Toyota Mirai roadtest review: Hard road, easy drive
October 8, 2026

Here purely to spark discussion, this silent five-seater makes a loud statement.

Read more →
October 8, 2026
BMW 420i Convertible road test review: Amiably open-minded
September 25, 2026
BMW 420i Convertible road test review: Amiably open-minded
September 25, 2026

The BMW 420i Convertible is heading into its sunset years, but still conspires to brighten your day.

Read more →
September 25, 2026
Ford Everest Active/Platinum roadtest review: Steadied progress but still peak
September 21, 2026
Ford Everest Active/Platinum roadtest review: Steadied progress but still peak
September 21, 2026

The performance divide between Ford’s four and six-cylinder diesels is more evident now, but this vehicle remains a solid choice of serious SUV.

Read more →
September 21, 2026
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

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

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png