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August 16, 2024

Fired up on ice - Audi’s event still sizzles

August 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fired up on ice - Audi’s event still sizzles

Fifteen years clocked and it’s still hot times in the extreme cold for the German all-wheel-drive expert.

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August 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
ice driving, Downforce, Audi NZ, Greg Leet, Richard Moore, Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground, SHPG, Ayrburn, Rees, Queenstown, Wanaka, Pisa Range, Ingolstadt, Callum Crawley, Richard Bosselman
August 14, 2024

Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

Electric assist, all-wheel-drive and more grunt than a Z06. But is it any more efficient?

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August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
E-Ray, Corvette, GMSV, economy, Z06, 3LT, 2LT
August 12, 2024

Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

Plug-in hybrid spans range, 3.3-litre petrol six just for entry type.

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda NZ, CX-60, PHEV, Homura, 3.3
August 12, 2024

Electric pony a lean machine

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric pony a lean machine

Rear-drive Mach-E manages almost twice its cited 504km range in UK economy run.

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, electric, economy, Webfleet, Kevin Booker, Same Clarke, Richard Parker
August 12, 2024

Camry maintains corporate mood

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Camry maintains corporate mood

Sedans are barely bought into these days, but Toyota believes it can rely on its usual supporters. 

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, Toyota New Zealand, fleet, corporate, rental, hybrid, sedan
August 08, 2024

A5, A6 and Q6 to kick off huge Audi NZ model refresh

August 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
A5, A6 and Q6 to kick off huge Audi NZ model refresh

Eighty percent of current Audi offering is to be impacted between now and end of 2026, with 15 new choices coming.

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August 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Greg Leet, Ina Economopoulos, Audi NZ, RS, A6, Q6, A5, e-tron
August 06, 2024

Cat brand cool about impending model span

August 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cat brand cool about impending model span

Jaguar’s decision to cull all but one of its current cars in preparation for electric rebirth raises questions.

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August 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
I-Pace, Jaguar Land Rover NZ, Defender, Ranger Rover, Discovery, F-Pace, E-Pace, XE, XF, F-Type, Gerry McGovern, EVDB.nz, Special PR
August 06, 2024

MIA sees hope from July new car tally

August 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MIA sees hope from July new car tally

Registrations still down year-on-year, but distributor organisation believes market could be stabilising.

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August 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, New vehicle sales
Motor Industry Association, Registrations, July, Toyota, Mitsubishi, EV
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
August 02, 2024

MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

Biggest sticker reductions on models already heading out the door and mightn’t last - but new cover seems permanent.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG HS PHEV, MG ZS EV, MG NZ, Harrie Yan
August 02, 2024

Honda’s baby crossover detailed

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Honda’s baby crossover detailed

Inbound HR-V will position as entry tier crossover below ZR-V and CR-V.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
HR-V, e:HEV, Honda NZ, Honda Jazz RS
August 02, 2024

M3 enhancement pumps power, price

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M3 enhancement pumps power, price

Freshened editions of BMW blitzing sedan and wagon here from October. 

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, sedan, Touring, xDrive, BMW NZ
August 01, 2024

Four choices for Three update

August 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Four choices for Three update

Three petrol sedans and a diesel wagon are incoming from October.

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August 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
3-Series, xDrive, BMW New Zealand, diesel, hybrid, petrol
August 01, 2024

Slippery customers: Highly aero A6, S6 e-trons unveiled

August 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Slippery customers: Highly aero A6, S6 e-trons unveiled

Sharp looking Avant wagon and sportback set to sit alongside Q6 sports utility.

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August 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A6 e-tron, S6 e-tron, Audi NZ, Ingolstadt, Germany, PPE, 800 volt, Avant, Sportback, S6
July 31, 2024

Inchcape's Foton fizz up Aus-only

July 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Inchcape's Foton fizz up Aus-only

Chinese ute specialist set for big sales push from NZ-familiar distributor.

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July 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Foton
Inchcape, Ebbett Group, Anglesea
July 30, 2024

Chery’s all-paw SUV a $44k car

July 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Chery’s all-paw SUV a $44k car

Jaecoo begins local rollout with medium J7 light duties off-seal car.

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July 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chery, Jaecoo
J7, EX AWD, Sheldon Humphries, omoda C5
July 30, 2024

New electric, existing ICE for Cayenne

July 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
New electric, existing ICE for Cayenne

The fourth generation of Porsche’s largest model is out next year - to sell alongside the current car. 

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July 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
Cayenne, Porsche NZ, Weissach, PPE, Michael Steiner, Oliver Blume
July 29, 2024

Freshened M2 coming in fast

July 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Freshened M2 coming in fast

New version of BMW’s petite powerhouse coupe will pump 353kW.

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July 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M2 Coupe, BMW NZ, M3, 2 Series Coupe
July 26, 2024

Super Corvette skipping NZ

July 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Super Corvette skipping NZ

Big ZR1 announcement today didn’t mention we’re not seeing it.

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July 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, C8, GMSV, ZR1
July 25, 2024

M5’s punch with a plug priced

July 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M5’s punch with a plug priced

The impending version of this famous Five is more expensive than its forebear - but way cheaper than the other M with this new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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July 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, BMW NZ, PHEV, XM Label Red, M Hybrid, M Division
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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