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March 02, 2026

Fronx still in limbo

March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fronx still in limbo

No word from Suzuki as to possible remedy for safety fault or when car can come back on sale

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March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, Waka Kotahi, NZTA, Wanganui, seatbelt, retractor, warning, Maruti
February 20, 2026

Box safety improvements yet to be unpacked

February 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Box safety improvements yet to be unpacked

Dongfeng distributor says there’s no hiding from baby EV’s shortcoming. “It is what it is.” 

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February 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Dongfeng
ANCAP, VSR, European NCAP, Waka Kotahi, Simon Rutherford
August 05, 2024

Unlatched bonnet issue for Tesla hits region

August 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Unlatched bonnet issue for Tesla hits region

No recall notice on NZ safety site.

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August 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
recall, Waka Kotahi, NZTA
December 04, 2023

CO2 culprit Ranger smoking hot in 2023

December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
CO2 culprit Ranger smoking hot in 2023

Emissions charges haven’t kept the Ford traydeck from holding its traditional dominance.

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December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, Waka Kotahi, Toyota RAV4, Ford, Toyota, Clean Car
October 10, 2023

EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

Kia’s biggest, most extravagant electric car has landed - but it’s not going anywhere just yet.

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October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, E-GMP, Kia NZ, Waka Kotahi
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