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

February 14, 2025

Pump action: After five years' at top, electric is elbowed in COTY

February 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Pump action: After five years' at top, electric is elbowed in COTY

Having gone to battery-wed product for five successive years, the national car of the year has reverted to fossil fuelled favouritism with the Mercedes E-Class being the 2024 pick.

Read More
February 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZ Car of the Year, NZ COTY, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Mercedes Benz NZ, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Robert Barry, Joerg Schmidt
November 20, 2024

Twinned models count as one for COTY consideration

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Twinned models count as one for COTY consideration

Model sharing partnerships are nothing new - but this is the first time conjoined products cannot be separated. 

Read More
November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZ COTY, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Robert Barry, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, MG MG 3, Polestar 4, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Toyota bZ4X, Toyota CH-R, Volvo EX-30
February 16, 2024

MG4 scoops national car of the year

February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 scoops national car of the year

Sino-Brit becomes fifth electric to secure national title.

Read More
February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG, Industry
NZ Car of the Year, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Robert Barry, Arek Zywot, MG4
November 16, 2023

Batteries included with all COTY candidates

November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Batteries included with all COTY candidates

All contenders having electric involvement a first for national award.

Read More
November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZCOTY, Robert Barry, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, BMW i7, Cupra Born, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lexus RZ, Mercedes Benz EQE, MG4, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 308, Skoda Enyaq
  • 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
Audi’s supersized SUV here in early 2027
July 30, 2026
Audi’s supersized SUV here in early 2027
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
First Drive
Honda Super-ONE first drive: Start of a new baby boom?
July 29, 2026
Honda Super-ONE first drive: Start of a new baby boom?
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
Tested
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026
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
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
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
June 30, 2026
Subaru Outback Touring roadtest review: New angles, familiar flavour
June 23, 2026
Subaru Outback Touring roadtest review: New angles, familiar flavour
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts
June 18, 2026
Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
MINI Cooper JCW Convertible road test review: Zoom with a view
June 12, 2026
MINI Cooper JCW Convertible road test review: Zoom with a view
June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026
BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers
June 3, 2026
BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers
June 3, 2026
June 3, 2026
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant
May 25, 2026
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black
May 14, 2026
Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026

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

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png