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November 25, 2024

From Geely …. a Geely

November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
From Geely …. a Geely

The Chinese conglomerate delivering familiar names to our market will next year finally front one of its own. What do we know about the EX5?

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November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
Giltrap Group, Michael Giltrap, Geely, EX5, EV
November 21, 2024

Ioniq 9 turns boxy boldness up to 10

November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 9 turns boxy boldness up to 10

Hyundai’s large family model will deliver in rear and all-wheel-drive forms.

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November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 9, Hyundai NZ, E-GMP, electric, Kia EV 9
November 21, 2024

Seeking Zeekr: NZ-likely choices unwrapped

November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Seeking Zeekr: NZ-likely choices unwrapped

The last make in the Geely electric vehicle family yet to hit here has two models set to go.

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November 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Zeekr
Zeekr X, Zeekr 009, Giltrap Group, Volvo, Lotus, Polestar, EV, LDV, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9
November 20, 2024

Jaguar’s new world demands a fresh slogan, branding … and mindset

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaguar’s new world demands a fresh slogan, branding … and mindset

To prepare for a new electric pure world, Jaguar has reinvented its branding. The famous ‘leaper’ is maintained - but it’s heading in a new direction.

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
Jaguar, brand, logo, JEA, Rawdon Glover
November 20, 2024

Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

How valid is an impressive electric-only range claim when it bases on a disputed test?

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
H6 PHEV, GWM, NEDC, WLTP, EECA, economy, emissions, range
November 20, 2024

Twinned models count as one for COTY consideration

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Twinned models count as one for COTY consideration

Model sharing partnerships are nothing new - but this is the first time conjoined products cannot be separated. 

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZ COTY, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Robert Barry, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, MG MG 3, Polestar 4, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Toyota bZ4X, Toyota CH-R, Volvo EX-30
November 20, 2024

Leapmotor jumps in with single model

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor jumps in with single model

Tough climate for latest Chinese brand to hit here noted by distributor.

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
C10, Rick Armstrong, ADNZ, Auto Distributors NZ, Leap, EV
November 19, 2024

MG vows more models, image polish

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG vows more models, image polish

Next year will be Sino-Brit make MG’s strongest year yet, regional boss vows.

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
Peter Ciao, MG Motor NZ, Roewe, RX9, MG 7
November 19, 2024

Ranger set for super-sizing

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger set for super-sizing

NZ’s most-loved new ute is going all-American with a new edition set for 2026 release.

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
November 19, 2024

Jaguar’s first 'new era' electric near

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaguar’s first 'new era' electric near

Images of disguised prototype circulate as brand ramps up to reveal a concept in the US in early December. But where does all this leave NZ?

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover NZ, Steve Kenchington, JEA, Electric, EV, F-Pace
November 15, 2024

One’s two choices aim high

November 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
One’s two choices aim high

BMW’s most compact car has undergone a big refit. What about the pricing?

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November 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
1-Series, 135, 120, BMW NZ, M
November 14, 2024

Hybrid Fortuner out of reach

November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid Fortuner out of reach

Latest variant with Hilux mild hybrid drivetrain hasn’t been ticked off for NZ, but if that changes, it might be considered.

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November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, Fortuner, hybrid, 48 volt
November 14, 2024

MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG, Omoda crossovers ace ANCAP

Chinese crossovers achieve five star scores from national crash testing auditor.

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November 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chery, MG, Omoda
ANCAP, five star, MG HS, MG NZ, Omoda, Chery, Melbourne
November 12, 2024

Yukon's MAGA push prices at $180k

November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yukon's MAGA push prices at $180k

GMC’s Denali-trimmed monster wagon is set to be the biggest thing yet in the large SUV sector.

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November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GMSV
Yukon, Denali, Silverado, Jess Bala, landCruiser
November 12, 2024

Updated Octavia brings price lift, slimmed choice

November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Octavia brings price lift, slimmed choice

Skoda’s medium road car now in petrol-pure wagon format, no mention of hybrid.

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November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia, RS, iV, Skoda NZ
November 12, 2024

Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

Performance model achieves more zest as whole line gains fresh look and more tech.

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November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Skoda NZ, Alex Brown, PHEV, diesel
November 11, 2024

The longest ohm run ... Route 66 by electric

November 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
The longest ohm run ... Route 66 by electric

A classic American road for classic American cars ….so was it nuts and perhaps a touch insulting to make this fantastic journey in an electric vehicle?

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November 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles
Route 66, Gilligans Route 66, Sam Murray, Mike Mays, Jim Hinckley, Chicago, Los Angeles
November 08, 2024

What NZ interest in Toyo-zuki electric?

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
What NZ interest in Toyo-zuki electric?

E-Vitara, Suzuki’s first electric car, will have a Toyota equivalent potentially already previewed by a concept - might we see it?

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November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
e-Vitara, FT-3e Scene, Toyota NZ, bZ4X, Solterra, Prado
November 08, 2024

Cannon Alpha hybrid aces ANCAP

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cannon Alpha hybrid aces ANCAP

Chinese-made ute is first hybrid one-tonner to face independent crash tester’s analysis.

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November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Great Wall Motors
Cannon Alpha, ANCAP, five stars, Melbourne
November 08, 2024

Mini JCW, convertible prices set

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mini JCW, convertible prices set

Distributor still mum on where EV editions will site on the pricing ladder.

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November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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