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May 27, 2026

Hilux BEV’s star appeal not such crashing news

May 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux BEV’s star appeal not such crashing news

Sharing last week of the ANCAP result for the battery-wed edition of Toyota’s top seller foxed some outlets.

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May 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, ANCAP, Hilux BEV, electric, Toyota New Zealand, crash test, stars
May 26, 2026

Heavy load upgrade for Hilux possible?

May 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Heavy load upgrade for Hilux possible?

Factory-backed effort to upgrade ute’s GVM will avail regionally from August. 

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May 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, GVM, Toyota New Zealand, wellside, traydeck
May 20, 2026

Plug-in hybrid, fuel cell Hilux intrigue Toyota NZ

May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in hybrid, fuel cell Hilux intrigue Toyota NZ

With diesel feeling heat from toughening emissions standards, Japan’s top brand is considering other options.

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May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
PHEV, plug-in hybrid, electric, BEV, Hilux, Toyota New Zealand, hydrogen, fuel cell
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.

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March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
TNZ, Palmerston North, NCC, National Customer Centre, Toyota New Zealand, Mark Young
November 12, 2025

NZ-bound Hilux models detailed

November 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Hilux models detailed

Heavy emphasis on four-wheel-drive but 48 volt hybrid only goes to half the range, and manuals miss out on some kit. 

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November 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, Toyota New Zealand
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.

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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
August 12, 2025

Toyota: In your driveway, your heart, your mind

August 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota: In your driveway, your heart, your mind

The country’s largest car brand has started a ‘come to the light’ campaign. 

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August 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Let's Go Places, Suzanne Hardy, Neeraj Lala, registrations
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.

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April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Palmerston North, Neeraj Lala, Tatsuya Ishikawa
January 17, 2025

Green seen here, less so in US

January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Green seen here, less so in US

Controversial report questions market leader’s environmental chops.

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January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Tatsuya Ishikawa, Toyota New Zealand, Emissions, CO2, Clean Car, Public Citizen
January 07, 2025

Might last year's electric blackout short-circuit car prices?

January 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Might last year's electric blackout short-circuit car prices?

New vehicle purchasers cold-shouldered EVs in 2024 … and that could cost all buyers this year.

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January 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles, Industry
Tesla, Clean Car Importer Standard, Toyota New Zealand, Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley
December 20, 2024

Ranger versus RAV4 - will Ford lose its shirt?

December 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger versus RAV4 - will Ford lose its shirt?

The Blue Oval’s truck has claimed a 10th consecutive year as our favourite one-tonne, but is feeling heat to also maintain as the country’s top-selling new model.

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December 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Toyota
Ranger, RAV4, Ford New Zealand, Toyota New Zealand, registrations, top seller
December 13, 2024

Urban Cruiser a baby bZX4

December 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Urban Cruiser a baby bZX4

Toyota’s snappy compact electric SUV seems set to be equally city and country-friendly.

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December 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Urban Cruiser, bZ4X, Toyota New Zealand, Suzuki e-Vitara
December 10, 2024

Auto arrives for GR Yaris and Corolla; 86 turns green

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Auto arrives for GR Yaris and Corolla; 86 turns green

Mid-life revision for Toyota’s famous pocket rocket and revitalisation of its big brother avails next month, along with a special edition GR 86.

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, GR, Yaris, Corolla, GR 86 Hakone, Toyota New Zealand
August 12, 2024

Camry maintains corporate mood

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Camry maintains corporate mood

Sedans are barely bought into these days, but Toyota believes it can rely on its usual supporters. 

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, Toyota New Zealand, fleet, corporate, rental, hybrid, sedan
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.

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July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Neeraj Lala, Palmerston North, Hilux, hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
June 04, 2024

Yaris Cross shipments frozen due to brand’s fumble

June 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris Cross shipments frozen due to brand’s fumble

NZ-market model caught up in Japan’s admission of improper certification. (This story replaces an earlier report).

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June 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross, Toyota Motor Corporation, TMC, Toyota New Zealand, TNZ, Corolla Axio, Corolla Fielder
January 30, 2024

Popular SUVs, ute and van snared in Toyota testing issue

January 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Popular SUVs, ute and van snared in Toyota testing issue

Admission of ‘irregularities’ has compelled Japan’s No.1 to suspend shipments of popular diesel models - including Hilux.

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January 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, HiAce, Land Cruiser 300, Fortuner, Prado, Toyota New Zealand
November 03, 2023

bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

Toyota New Zealand pricing has all-wheel-drive under-cutting Subaru Solterra equivalent at face value, front-drive on new turf.

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November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, EV, Subaru Solterra
October 25, 2023

Electric Cruiser, Hilux - big luggers say sayonara diesel!

October 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Cruiser, Hilux - big luggers say sayonara diesel!

Is this what outdoorsy Kiwis will ultimately be slinging their Swanndri, gummies and hunting gear into?  

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October 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Tokyo Mobility Show, Hilux, EPU, Land Cruiser, Prado, 300 Series, electric, Toyota New Zealand
August 02, 2023

Prado hits greenery with electric assist

August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado hits greenery with electric assist

A mild hybrid diesel powertrain is the sole choice for new-gen Prado.

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August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Prado, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, CO2
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