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October 17, 2025

Self-drive function among potentials for Leapmotor

October 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Self-drive function among potentials for Leapmotor

Leapmotor B10 has landed with an advanced technology suite, but self-drive requires one more ingredient.

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October 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
Stellantis, Snapdragon, Brian Carr, Simon Rutherford, Auto Distributors NZ, FSD, 4G, B10, C10
September 17, 2025

Leapmotor B10 electric here soon

September 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor B10 electric here soon

Life and Design formats landing; no pricing yet. What of range extender availed elsewhere?

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September 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
B10, C10, electric car, EV, Stellantis, Armstrong Group, Rick Armstrong, Auto Distributors NZ
September 12, 2025

Compact Leapmotor hatch on horizon?

September 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Compact Leapmotor hatch on horizon?

The B05 five-door globally unveiled in Germany this week has been confirmed for regional availability.

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September 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
B10, B05, Armstrongs, Stellantis, Leapmotor
July 04, 2025

Leapmotor baby electric incoming

July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor baby electric incoming

B10 set to start in full battery form, but range extender expected next year.

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July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
Simon Rutherford, Ford, Stellantis, Armstrongs, Auto Distributors, B10
June 26, 2025

New Cherokee near - but perhaps not close

June 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Cherokee near - but perhaps not close

The return of this famous nameplate is big news, but perhaps only for North America.

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June 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Ateco, Stellantis, Compass, Wrangler, Gladiator, Avenger, Renegade
May 09, 2025

Compass reading for NZ unknown

May 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Compass reading for NZ unknown

Jeep has revealed the replacement for a medium light duties’ sports utility divested here in previous form.

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May 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Compass, Stellantis, Peugeot, RAM, Ateco NZ, Jeep
March 24, 2025

Small step advancement for Leapmotor

March 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Small step advancement for Leapmotor

New petrol-electric and impending compact battery-pure model will keep Leapmotor in the spotlight, but ambition is tempered by market challenges.

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March 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
C10, B10, Stellantis, Armstrong Group, Brian Carr
October 24, 2024

Leapmotor’s Aus pricing a hint to NZ strategy?

October 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor’s Aus pricing a hint to NZ strategy?

Next Chinese brand to hit here has kicked in aggressively across the Tasman. Will the same ploy play out here?

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October 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
Stellantis, Armstrong Group, Rick Armstrong, Auto Distributors NZ, Peugeot, Opel, Ateco NZ, C10, Design, Style
March 06, 2024

Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

While Dodge has gone big with its electric models, there’s still a six-pot petrol in the pack.

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March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Dodge
Challenger, R/T, Scat Pack, Daytona, Banshee, Electric, Stellantis, Charger
December 14, 2023

RAM’s sheepish entry ride

December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
RAM’s sheepish entry ride

Big Horn adds to local line-up … btw, it’s named after a sheep.

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December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM
1500, Big Horn, Stellantis, RAM NZ, DT, DS
November 13, 2023

Jeep plugs in, GMC drills down

November 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Jeep plugs in, GMC drills down

The Jeep Avenger and GMC Yukon announced for NZ provision are bonded by bond origin but otherwise stand as exact opposites in every way. 

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November 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
GMSV, Jeep
GMSV, Silverado, Yukon, Deanli, Chevrolet, GMC, Clean Car, Jeep, Avenger, Stellantis, Opel Mokka, Peugeot e-2008
July 17, 2023

Vital electric Peugeot a prize catch

July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Vital electric Peugeot a prize catch

French brand has the e-3008 into final development and is daring fans to spot it.

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July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
e-3008, Snow Farm, electric, Stellantis, eVMP, EMP2
March 23, 2023

Opel’s largest and latest going electric

March 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel’s largest and latest going electric

The Grandland sports utility just released here is to be replaced in mid-2024.

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March 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Grandland, Stellantis, Armstrong Group, AutoDistributors NZ
December 15, 2022

Battery boost, name tweak for Mokka

December 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Battery boost, name tweak for Mokka

A newer version of the new-to-NZ electric Opel Mokka will arrive after June next year.

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December 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Mokka Electric, Mokka-e, Opel NZ, Stellantis, Peugeot, Noah Robertson
October 28, 2022

Corsa undercuts Peugeot sibling

October 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Corsa undercuts Peugeot sibling

Small hatch becomes second Opel to position below a French donor.

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October 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel, Peugeot
Corsa, Mokka, 208, e-208, PSA, Stellantis
October 18, 2022

Avenger set to be a mighty mite

October 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Avenger set to be a mighty mite

Jeep details range, performance and market potentials for new electric model.

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October 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Avenger, Paris Motor Show, Stellantis, Ateco, EV
September 08, 2022

Monster RAM hefts $250k sticker

September 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Monster RAM hefts $250k sticker

Taking a farewell ride with the world’s most powerful mass-produced V8 was never going to be a cheap exercise. So it has proved.

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September 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM
TRX, Ateco Group, Stellantis, Hellcat, V8
March 02, 2022

First all-electric Jeep out next year

March 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
First all-electric Jeep out next year

What NZ market opportunity for compact battery-dedicated SUV?

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March 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
electric, EV, Stellantis, Ateco
January 21, 2022

Eco Jeep range expands

January 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Eco Jeep range expands

Jeep’s mild hybrid Renegade and Compass are now in right-hook. What chance for NZ?

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January 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
e-Hybrid, Compass, Renegade, Jeep NZ, Stellantis
September 23, 2021

Stellantis brands on Bono’s playlist

September 23, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Stellantis brands on Bono’s playlist

Special-edition vehicles drive pitch to raise millions to fight against health crises.

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September 23, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM, Jeep
Bono, Stellantis, Jeep, Ateco, RAM
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