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August 11, 2026

Cannon PHEV goes Shark hunting

August 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Cannon PHEV goes Shark hunting

GWM set to be first ute distributor with two sizes of ute in PHEV configuration.

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August 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon, Cannon Alpha, NEDC, WLTP, plug-in hybrid, PHEV, V2L
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 19, 2026

Black phase for Volvo sales stalwart

March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Black phase for Volvo sales stalwart

The XC60 has joined the dark side, in availing in a limited count special edition.

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March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
XC60, Black Edition, Volvo NZ, EX60, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
March 02, 2026

Question mark over PHEV Tank’s efficiency?

March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Question mark over PHEV Tank’s efficiency?

GWM is persisting with a calculator relegated to history here but still used in Australia. It has yet to explain why.  

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March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Tank 300, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, WLTP, GWM Australia, GWM NZ
January 07, 2026

RAV4 prices power up

January 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
RAV4 prices power up

Gen six line landing later this year takes country’s most popular car into new pricing territory - topping at almost $67k!

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January 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Andrew Davis, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, Palmerston North
May 15, 2025

RAV4 rev up just days away

May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
RAV4 rev up just days away

Big revisions are set for Toyota’s top seller.

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May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, hybrid, Camry, PHEV, plug-in hybrid
September 17, 2024

Electric-assisted Ranger in for strong reception

September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-assisted Ranger in for strong reception

Battery car sales are well down but Ford says local research suggests consumers still keen on PHEV ute in an incentive-free market.

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September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger PHEV, plug-in hybrid, battery, Ford NZ, Tom Clancy
September 02, 2024

Hyundai’s broadens tech direction

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai’s broadens tech direction

EV is still of big importance, but Seoul now recognises that it’s not a one size fits all.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV, TMED-II system
January 16, 2023

Rotary's return almost triples electric’s range

January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Rotary's return almost triples electric’s range

Does an old habit persist with the MX-30 plug-in hybrid?

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January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
R-EV, Mazda NZ, MX-30, plug-in hybrid
November 17, 2022

New-gen Prius revealed – and likely also out

November 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New-gen Prius revealed – and likely also out

There’s a new look, new technology and more power: But is it still our kind of car?

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November 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, PHEV, Steve Prangnell
July 19, 2022

Niro model choices outlined

July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Niro model choices outlined

Pricing adjustments feature across broader product span

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July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicle
July 14, 2022

Mitsi car powers NZ property

July 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsi car powers NZ property

Trial of vehicle-to-home technology shows potentials, but also highlights limiting factors.

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July 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
vehicle to house, V2H, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV, plug-in hybrid
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