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November 20, 2017

Endura set to spawn a family

November 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Endura set to spawn a family

The ST-Line is first. But others will follow – so assures Ford NZ in respect to its new sports utility, the Endura.

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November 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Endura
November 16, 2017

If it ain’t Aussie, it ain’t Holden says biggest NZ fan

November 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
If it ain’t Aussie, it ain’t Holden says biggest NZ fan

The colouful figure behind the largest private collection of Holden cars and memorabilia on the weekend has a confession – his interest in Lion-badged product is quite specific.

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November 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
November 14, 2017

Shortened life expectancy for next Commodore?

November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Shortened life expectancy for next Commodore?

Opel’s new owner appears to have just dropped a bombshell about the ZB Commodore – and the news ain’t good. We seek reaction from Holden NZ’s boss.

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November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
November 14, 2017

GM’s Bolt EV cited for NZ sale

November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
GM’s Bolt EV cited for NZ sale

Holden wants to rejoin the electric car game – and it has a plan that’s straight out of left field.

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November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Bolt
November 11, 2017

Workhorse X-Class prices disclosed

November 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Workhorse X-Class prices disclosed

How much will you pay for a ‘premium’ pickup? Mercedes is starting to answer that question.

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November 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
X-Class
November 10, 2017

Plug-in, hybrid Niro en route

November 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in, hybrid Niro en route

Kia has joined the Green movement, in confirming the Niro for local sale.

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November 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro
November 02, 2017

X2 excitement already building in NZ

November 02, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X2 excitement already building in NZ

BMW’s next ‘X’ model, a compact crossover sitting between the X1 and X3, has big potential in this country, the brand believes.

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November 02, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X2
November 01, 2017

Sportline, another diesel for Kodiaq

November 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sportline, another diesel for Kodiaq

A strong start for Skoda’s first large sports utility has inspired the distributor to broaden the selection.

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November 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiak
October 30, 2017

LDV outscore some big names in ANCAP test

October 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
LDV outscore some big names in ANCAP test

A new Chinese ute has achieved the ultimate safety accolade – a five star score from the ANCAP crash test regime.

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October 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60
October 26, 2017

SUVs set to dominate Hyundai push

October 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
SUVs set to dominate Hyundai push

With the sub-compact Kona in the mix, Hyundai’s local fortunes will predominantly ride on three sports utilities.

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October 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
October 21, 2017

Holden: The end and a new beginning

October 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Holden: The end and a new beginning

Australia is out of the car-making business – but this isn’t the end, says Holden’s boss here.

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October 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
October 20, 2017

Sharp Kona starter price aired

October 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sharp Kona starter price aired

Hyundai seems intent on stirring up a sales storm with its new compact SUV.

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October 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
October 19, 2017

‘New’ Fiesta special last of the old?

October 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
‘New’ Fiesta special last of the old?

Is the release of a limited-edition Fiesta the beginning of the end of this model’s time in New Zealand?

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October 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Fiesta
October 18, 2017

FBT easement would encourage EV uptake

October 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
FBT easement would encourage EV uptake

Give us a break – that’s the message from an electric vehicle proponent to Government.

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October 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
October 16, 2017

Past partners launch smart SUVs

October 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Past partners launch smart SUVs

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Volvo XC60 are set to add extra flavour to an already rich SUV stew.

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October 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
October 14, 2017

Grunt and Green plays for S-Class

October 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Grunt and Green plays for S-Class

Thrift a well as thrust remain possible with the updated S-Class – a diesel is the cheapest choice and a plug-in hybrid is coming.

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October 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
S-Class
October 14, 2017

ZB Commodore revealed as Holden recalls its past

October 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
ZB Commodore revealed as Holden recalls its past

The next-generation Commodore has been unveiled today at a car event in Melbourne dedicated to high-end fare and past classics.

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October 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
October 11, 2017

Diesel gone from Subaru NZ game plan

October 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel gone from Subaru NZ game plan

The last Japanese brand to add diesel to its SUV mix has been the first to drop it. But Subaru has a Plan B.

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October 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
October 10, 2017

Car of the year finalists sorted

October 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Car of the year finalists sorted

Contenders for the country’s top motoring prize been announced.

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October 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
October 08, 2017

RS5 kicks off new product push

October 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
RS5 kicks off new product push

The incoming RS5 is just the first of a wave of new models from Ingolstadt’s skunkworks.

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October 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
RS5
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