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September 07, 2017

X edition to hit NZ market spot

September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X edition to hit NZ market spot

Like the idea of a city car with crossover styling? That’s the Picanto X-Line.

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September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Picanto
September 07, 2017

LEAF set to return as NZ-new car?

September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
LEAF set to return as NZ-new car?

The new LEAF has sprouted – and Nissan New Zealand is indicating some early interest in re-instating it as a brand-new product here.

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September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf
September 07, 2017

Camry changeover for early 2018

September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Camry changeover for early 2018

The Camry as we now know it is soon to end production … but it’ll live on here until early next year.

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September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
September 06, 2017

Car business looks to another champagne year

September 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Car business looks to another champagne year

Everything is pointing to 2017 being another record year for new vehicle sales.

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September 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
September 05, 2017

Maven programme intrigues Holden NZ

September 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Maven programme intrigues Holden NZ

What chance Holden’s ride-sharing operation coming to NZ?

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September 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Maven
September 01, 2017

Good and bad to ‘stripper’ go-fast Golfs

September 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Good and bad to ‘stripper’ go-fast Golfs

VW is building performance Golfs that strip out the fancy gear and simply focus on the grunt. So why is VW NZ so wary?

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September 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf
August 29, 2017

Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

It’s ‘s’ for sport, but in a small way, in respect to a new i3 edition arriving soon to head the revised model line.

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August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3
August 29, 2017

T-Roc unlikely to roll in before 2019

August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
T-Roc unlikely to roll in before 2019

Ready to Roc? Volkswagen’s new compact crossover is looking smart for a high potential sales sector … but we’re going to have to be patient.

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August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc
August 25, 2017

Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

Hyundai has announced a traydeck … and though it's not quite like a one-tonne ute, Hyundai NZ wouldn't say no.

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August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
August 24, 2017

M5: Early 2018 entry cited

August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
M5: Early 2018 entry cited

Waiting for the M5 makes fans’ hearts grow fonder, BMW NZ says.

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August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5
August 23, 2017

C3 hatch to be followed by adventure format linkedin facebook Pinterest tumblr Google+

August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
C3 hatch to be followed by adventure format  linkedin facebook Pinterest tumblr Google+

Another Citroen bid to gain extra local market traction focuses on the wee C3 – in hatch form now and an elevated crossover arriving next year.

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August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C3
August 19, 2017

DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE lining up for NZ

August 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE lining up for NZ

Good reason why the new Aston Martin showroom that opened in Auckland yesterday has lots of room – there are plenty of new products incoming, from the brand’s first sports utility through to special project models including the Valkyrie hypercar.

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August 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Aston Martin
DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE
August 17, 2017

Aussie says no to NZ-style parallel imports

August 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Aussie says no to NZ-style parallel imports

New grey import cars? Australia won’t go there … at least in part because of what’s happened in NZ.

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August 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
August 14, 2017

Stinger silence from NZ distributor

August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stinger silence from NZ distributor

Australian openness about Kia’s exciting rear-drive sports sedan has not carried across the Tasman.

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August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Stinger
August 14, 2017

Special edition RS considered

August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Special edition RS considered

Will an extra-sharp version of the Focus RS come to NZ? The distributor is keen … but cannot yet commit.

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August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Focus
August 11, 2017

Nice driving with Lars

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Nice driving with Lars

We went down south with BMW for a day of ice driving … that didn’t work out, but there was still opportunity to experience a cool car.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
August 11, 2017

i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

An open-top i8 that will be fully unveiled next month is of interest to BMW NZ.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i8
August 09, 2017

Déjà vu for Peugeot 3008 push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Déjà vu for Peugeot 3008 push

The next-generation 3008 has arrived to lift Peugeot’s standing here

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
3008
August 09, 2017

Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

RISING Kiwi racer takes on world-famous circuit in famous Japanese sports sedan and sets stunning new record – all in all a derring-do storyline too good to ignore.

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
August 04, 2017

July provides solid new vehicle sales count

August 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
July provides solid new vehicle sales count

Kiwis haven’t had their fill of new cars yet. Another strong month of sales.

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August 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
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