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September 09, 2024

New start EX90 lands as Volvo changes course

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
New start EX90 lands as Volvo changes course

Electric is still the end game for Volvo, but arrival of its biggest pitch times with announcement that petrol models will continue for longer than previously planned.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
EX90, Volvo NZ, XC90, electric, Twin Motor
September 06, 2024

All the dirt on Ioniq 5

September 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
All the dirt on Ioniq 5

XRT is the electric car you’d consider aiming at a gravel rally stage. 

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September 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Hyundai North America, Georgia, XRT, Mach-E Rally
September 03, 2024

Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

New passenger vehicle uptake lifted slightly in August, but the market is still sluggish.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, PHEV, HEV, Tesla, Toyota Hilux, Toyota RAV4, Motor Industry Association, Registrations, August
September 03, 2024

Swoopy swish Vanquish revealed

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swoopy swish Vanquish revealed

Aston Martin’s latest is new-era old school - a V12, a shape influenced by the 1960s - built in carbon fibre.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Aston Martin
Vanquish, V12, carbon fibre, Lance Stroll, Lawrence Stroll
September 03, 2024

HS focus avoids star engine

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
HS focus avoids star engine

Three derivatives with flagship just $6000 more than entry choice.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
HS, 1.5-litre, PHEV, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, Vibe, Ecite, Essence
September 02, 2024

Third gen Q5 reveal adds extra buzz

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Third gen Q5 reveal adds extra buzz

Electric involves more intensively with the new line-up, but not to point where it will go fully battery-configured.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q5, SQ5, Audi NZ, Q4, Q6, e-tron, TFSI e, MHEV Plus
September 02, 2024

Swiss timing foils XC90 surprise

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swiss timing foils XC90 surprise

Error saw images of existing seven-seater wagon’s new look shared, but the EX90 still stays hidden.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
Volvo NZ, XC90, EX90, Geely
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
September 02, 2024

Tucson updates mainly an inside job

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tucson updates mainly an inside job

The big fresh for Hyundai’s key medium SUV will reach the showroom soon. Here’s some of what you might expect to see.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, PHEV, HEV, digital, Santa Fe
September 01, 2024

Leaf discount now hits brand-new stock

September 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf discount now hits brand-new stock

Nissan NZ has pushed through its pre-registered cars, now it looking to clear out its factory fresh examples.

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September 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, EV, discount, Nissan NZ
August 29, 2024

China’s newest ute snares ANCAP five star

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
China’s newest ute snares ANCAP five star

Whether the JAC T9 about to release in Australia arrives here has yet to be determined, but it has good crash test cred.

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
JAC T9, ANCAP, five star, GWM Cannon, LDV T60
August 29, 2024

ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

As expected, the incoming second-generation of the car that reinstated MG here has the same petrol-electric as MG3, as well as full petrol choices. 

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS Hybrid Plus, MG NZ, ZS EV, MG4, hybrid, electric
August 28, 2024

Proton’s saga including NZ return?

August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Proton’s saga including NZ return?

Malaysia’s national car brand is reportedly looking to try again here.

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August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
August 28, 2024

Fortuner’s demise finally acknowledged

August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner’s demise finally acknowledged

Toyota NZ has announced a well-foreseen death in its SUV family.

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August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner, Toyota NZ, Hilux, SUV, ute, one tonne
August 27, 2024

Tough terrain-tuned Everest revealed

August 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
 Tough terrain-tuned Everest revealed

Tremor treatment a seismic shift for off-road addicts.

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August 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest, Ranger, Tremor, Ford NZ, V6
August 26, 2024

ANCAP spotlights Kiwi-favoured Hondas

August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP spotlights Kiwi-favoured Hondas

Question mark over how relevant Europe NCAP scores are to local stock.

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August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
CR-V, HR-V, Civic, Honda NZ, ANCAP, Euro NCAP
August 23, 2024

Tesla slide also a personality problem?

August 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla slide also a personality problem?

Kiwi EV interest is already well down, and now there are report s suggesting Elon Musk has annoyed Teslarati.

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August 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Elon Musk, Model 3, Model Y, rebate, slump
August 21, 2024

Last blast RS 3 rings in

August 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Last blast RS 3 rings in

Same outputs, better outcomes … and a sharp Nordschleife status.

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August 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
RS 3, Audi NZ, Frank Stippler, Nordschliefe, Audi
August 20, 2024

Yukon going big, staying old-school

August 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yukon going big, staying old-school

Announcement of 2025 Stateside enhancements point to likely choices coming to NZ next year.

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August 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
GMSV, GMC, Yukon, Denali, AT4
August 16, 2024

M5 wagon also a quarter mill choice

August 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M5 wagon also a quarter mill choice

Load-all version of BMW’s big banger here by end of March next year.

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August 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, Touring, XM Label Red, M3 Touring, Audi RS6
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