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July 16, 2026

VW’s entry electric arrives

July 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
VW’s entry electric arrives

ID.Cross compact SUV is kinda like an electric T-Cross.

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July 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Cross, T-Cross, EV, VW NZ, Wolfsburg, NHC, lithium ion
April 24, 2026

Radical hybrid for NZ-bound T-Roc

April 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Radical hybrid for NZ-bound T-Roc

VW’s baby crossover already has battery-assisted drivetrains, but the very latest is much more of a revelation.

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April 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc, VW NZ, hybrid, Honda, Toyota, Golf R, Golf
April 16, 2026

Neo revision for NZ-absent volume ID

April 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Neo revision for NZ-absent volume ID

Might this big facelift for the ID 3 finally be the trigger for local introduction?

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April 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID 3 Neo, VW NZ, VW ID 4, ID 5, MEB
September 09, 2025

Tayron kicking off with ICE raid

September 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tayron kicking off with ICE raid

VW’s important replacement for the Tiguan Allspace is filtering in, with demo units touring the country.

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September 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tayron, Tiguan Allspace, VW NZ, Touareg
August 28, 2025

New T-Roc on electrified roll

August 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New T-Roc on electrified roll

Latest model unveils with more room, more tech and better efficiency.

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August 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc, ID, Tiguan, Tayron, DSG, VW NZ
June 25, 2025

Tayron push goes big bore all paw

June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tayron push goes big bore all paw

VW’s important replacement for the Tiguan Allspace seems set to start with a 2.0-litre petrol and seven chairs, but there’s a plug-in hybrid lurking.

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June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tayron, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, PHEV, VW NZ
April 10, 2025

Electric dreams - and memories - at Kombi congregation

April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric dreams - and memories - at Kombi congregation

Inclusion of ID.Buzz at the upcoming VW Nationals might raise memory of a rare factory forebear.

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April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, T2 Elektro Transporter, Berlin, VW Germany, Wolfsburg, VW NZ
March 06, 2025

Hot Buzz: Amped GTX heads ‘electric Kombi’ family

March 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hot Buzz: Amped GTX heads ‘electric Kombi’ family

It's been the longest time coming, but the hubba-hubba Dub is finally about to hit the road.

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March 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW NZ Commercials, Kevin Richards, GTX, Bus, Kombi, Microbus, EV
February 27, 2025

Terramar teed up for NZ, but what of Tavascan?

February 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Terramar teed up for NZ, but what of Tavascan?

Two key sports utilities for VW Group’s Cupra sub-brand are en route, but only one has been detailed.

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February 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Terramar, Tavascan, Nataliya Ellingham, Cupra NZ, Giltrap Group, VW NZ
March 22, 2024

GTI go for electric Kombi

March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GTI go for electric Kombi

Extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability is a big bully-up for ID.Buzz

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March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials NZ, GTX
March 15, 2024

ID.3 GTX: Think GTI genes with electric go

March 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ID.3 GTX: Think GTI genes with electric go

The performance version of VW’s NZ-assigned small mains-fed hatch has been revealed.

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March 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, VW NZ, ID.4, GTX
February 13, 2024

VW NZ drops ID model, revises EV forecast

February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW NZ drops ID model, revises EV forecast

Consignments cancelled as distributor fears consumer interest in new electrics might lapse for three to six months.

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February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW NZ, ID.4, ID.5, Chanelle McDonald, Clean Car, electric, battery, discount
September 20, 2023

NZ-anticipated new Tiguan revealed

September 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-anticipated new Tiguan revealed

VW’s core seller has sharpened up and returned to old form with a control format

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September 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan, VW NZ, hybrid, MIB4, eHybrid
July 18, 2023

NZ-spec ID cars’ in ANCAP spotlight

July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-spec ID cars’ in ANCAP spotlight

Five star scores awarded but incomplete driver assist suite also noted.

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July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, ANCAP, Euro NCAP, Carla Hoorweg, VW NZ
June 14, 2023

Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

Mystery Creek visitors can view a VW project from the past that’s a year ahead of time.

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June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Kombi, ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials, Kevin Richards
May 24, 2023

Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

Electric-assisted performance flagship set to bring the PHEV drivetrain that never showed with the outgoing edition. 

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May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg, PHEV, Touareg R, VW NZ
May 01, 2023

Amarok ahead of Ford twin on safety score

May 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok ahead of Ford twin on safety score

Side impact and whiplash protection scores slightly better than Ranger’s.

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May 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Ford Ranger, ANCAP, VW NZ, VW Commercials, crash test
April 25, 2023

Cupra’s rebel with a cause

April 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra’s rebel with a cause

Spanish brand’s dark turn points to future funster

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April 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Seat, Cupra NZ, James Yates, VW NZ
February 10, 2023

No price shift for top Amarok

February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
No price shift for top Amarok

Four diesel double cab derivatives incoming from April.

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February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Aventura, Ford Ranger, VW NZ, Panamericana, Raptor, V6, Gauteng
December 16, 2022

Summit appeal with new Amarok

December 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Summit appeal with new Amarok

It’s still built to work, but NZ-spec seems set to push for family-friendly play.

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December 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW NZ, Gauteng, ute, Ford Ranger, T6.2, V6, biturbo, diesel
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