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

April 01, 2025

Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

Action removing up to $20k from current models clears way for new Triton-based edition. At some point.

Read More
April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, Pro-4X, Andrew Humberstone, Jenni Martin, Nissan NZ, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
February 05, 2025

Dull start to year for new car sellers

February 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Dull start to year for new car sellers

New vehicle sales last month were still trending as they did through most of 2024. What to do?

Read More
February 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, MIA, Toyota RAV4, BYD Atto3, BYD Shark, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Outlander
November 27, 2024

JAC T9 going big, treading cautiously

November 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
JAC T9 going big, treading cautiously

An attractive sticker, a fulsome specification and a on-road substance - the latest ute from China will be noticed. But it’s not out to fight all one-tonne involvers.

Read More
November 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
T(, JAC New Zealand, Andrew Craw, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Colonial Motor Group, Nz Automotive
October 29, 2024

Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

Double cab offers tech, intriguing options packs as well as a startling appearance. Here in second half of 2025.

Read More
October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, ute, ne-tonne, Kia NZ, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton
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.

Read More
September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, PHEV, HEV, Tesla, Toyota Hilux, Toyota RAV4, Motor Industry Association, Registrations, August
July 18, 2024

Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

Kia is about to release a video series outlining how much Aussie effort went into developing its impending utility.

Read More
July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia Australia, documentary, Kia NZ, utility, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
May 06, 2024

Big shot blast: GWM broadsides with hybrid ute

May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Big shot blast: GWM broadsides with hybrid ute

Competitive pricing has been announced for the Cannon Alpha petrol-electric.

Read More
May 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, hybrid, petrol-electric, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
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
April 08, 2024

Big shot blast: GWM first with hybrid ute

April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Big shot blast: GWM first with hybrid ute

The Cannon Alpha petrol-electric looks to set to be well-established before equivalents off popular types arrive.

Read More
April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, utility, hybrid, petrol-electric, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
February 14, 2024

BT-50 plugging on through sales bog

February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BT-50 plugging on through sales bog

Mazda NZ assures BT-50 is staying on, but says updates meted its Isuzu twin are some months from showing behind their badge.

Read More
February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
BT-50, Mazda NZ, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, one-tonne ute, diesel, Isuzu D-Max
August 08, 2023

Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

The global reveal of one-tonne offer vital to Mahindra’s export ramp-up and NZ market aspiration is a week away, but some hints have come out of a high-up.

Read More
August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Utility, Thar, Pik Up, Mahindra NZ, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
July 04, 2023

Opel first to start incentive strategy as market dries?

July 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel first to start incentive strategy as market dries?

Industry concern is that distributors will find it harder now after a huge mid-year count.

Read More
July 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Registrations, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Hilux, Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley
May 02, 2023

Electric future enforced by Clean Car revisions

May 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric future enforced by Clean Car revisions

Mild hybrids losing funding, utes set to be clobbered even harder, carbon neutral zone all but wiped.

Read More
May 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Clean Car
Toyota NZ, Motor Industry Association, Clear Car, Michael Wood, rebate, penalty, Ford NZ, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
April 04, 2023

Year on from ute frenzy, Ranger still rules

April 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Year on from ute frenzy, Ranger still rules

 This time last year, Kiwis were hell-bent on beating Clean Car –  some trends have changed, yet old habits continue.

Read More
April 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Registrations, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Tesla Model Y, Motor Industry Association, Mark Stockdale
February 03, 2023

Vehicle sales slide in January

February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Vehicle sales slide in January

Utes still the top choice, BYD topped fully electric sector, but business sector is battening down.

Read More
February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, registrations, January, Toyota Hilux, Toyota NZ, Ford NZ, Ford Ranger, David Crawford
October 03, 2022

Model Y wins popularity in September

October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Model Y wins popularity in September

Electric car interest strong but overall new car and light commercial count 10 percent down on last September.

Read More
October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
New vehicle sales
Tesla, Model Y, Toyota New Zealand, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Outlander
September 02, 2022

Car market pace increases

September 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Car market pace increases

Industry body cites reasons for enhanced August activity

Read More
September 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, David Crawford, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Tesla Model 3
September 01, 2022

Ranger, Hilux outsell cars in August registrations

September 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger, Hilux outsell cars in August registrations

Electric passenger models also did well last month, but ute tax hasn’t curtailed Kiwi taste for old favourite one-tonners.

Read More
September 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Autotalk, Motor Industry Association
May 02, 2022

Ute boom goes bust, but perhaps not for long

May 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ute boom goes bust, but perhaps not for long

Clean Car has altered buying trends, yet old habits might resurrect, industry body suggests.

Read More
May 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
utes, Motor Industry Association, David Crawford, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota Hilux
April 05, 2022

Triton tops ute-buying stampede

April 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Triton tops ute-buying stampede

Fans of one-tonne diesel utes who felt targeted by Government’s emissions standard that hit on April 1 led a new vehicle buying frenzy in March.

Read More
April 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, New vehicle sales
Mitsubishi, Triton, ute tax, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
  • 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



250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region
May 30, 2025
Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
First Drive
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug
Feb 26, 2025
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
Tested
GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight
May 28, 2025
GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?
May 20, 2025
Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart
May 14, 2025
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large
May 7, 2025
Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision
May 2, 2025
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition
Apr 24, 2025
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower
Apr 17, 2025
LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower
Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king
Apr 9, 2025
Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance
Apr 4, 2025
Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance
Apr 4, 2025
Apr 4, 2025
BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error
Mar 26, 2025
BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025

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

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png