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July 03, 2025

Investment policy credited for registrations climb

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Investment policy credited for registrations climb

Motor Industry Association reckons new assets rule has a positive effect on vehicle buying.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, June, MIA, Investment Boost, FBT
July 03, 2025

Three-way choice with four-paw 911 update

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Three-way choice with four-paw 911 update

The freshened 4s editions are here in early 2026.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
911, Cabriolet, Coupe, Targa, Porsche NZ
July 03, 2025

‘Nine’ out to shine

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
‘Nine’ out to shine

A five-seater plug-in hybrid from Chery’s Omoda export brand is setting out to humble established Kiwi-favoured models.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Omoda 9, Jaecoo, Chery
July 03, 2025

Ferrari’s new entry choice unveiled

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Ferrari’s new entry choice unveiled

In Maranello-speak, the Amalfi is the equivalent of a company hack Corolla, but it’s still very fast and flashy.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ferrari
Amalfi, Roma, V8, Maranello, Ferrari NZ
July 03, 2025

Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

The full unveiling is on July 10. In the meantime, Mazda has shared these images.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Mazda NZ, July 10, Hiroshima, Paul Sherley
July 01, 2025

AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

Mercedes’ performance sub-brand is readying the GT XX for release in 2026 and the firm was running a NZ programme when incident occurred.  

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
AMG GT XX, concept, design study, Crown Range Road, Snow Farm, Foerderung, Subaru, Queenstown, Wanaka
July 01, 2025

Tyre re-use incentive announced

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tyre re-use incentive announced

Got a good idea for turning old tyres into a useful second life product? There could be support money in sharing it.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Tyrewise, Mark Gilbert, Ministry for the Environment
July 01, 2025

Suzuki signs Fronx in single format

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki signs Fronx in single format

Special pricing initiative to raise interest in latest small crossover.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Whanganui, Wanganui, crossover, Ignis
July 01, 2025

Nissan’s alternate electric improved

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan’s alternate electric improved

The electric car that relies on a fuel we’re supposed to put behind us has just become more efficient.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
e-Power, EV, electric, PHEV, Nissan NZ, Qashqai, X-Trail
June 26, 2025

New Cherokee near - but perhaps not close

June 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Cherokee near - but perhaps not close

The return of this famous nameplate is big news, but perhaps only for North America.

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June 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Ateco, Stellantis, Compass, Wrangler, Gladiator, Avenger, Renegade
June 25, 2025

Would an electric-assist Amarok spark NZ interest?

June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Would an electric-assist Amarok spark NZ interest?

The question is a semantic while Ford keeps its PHEV Ranger tech in-house, but VW locally is keen to assess how much local acceptance eventuates.

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June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, Amarok, V6, PHEV, Ranger, Ford
June 25, 2025

Self-driving possible for NZ-landed Buzz

June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Self-driving possible for NZ-landed Buzz

The automated driving edition of VW’s new electric might be light years away from our market, but it promises much.

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June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ Commercials, MOIA, lidar, AD, automated driving, Mobileye
June 25, 2025

Tayron push goes big bore all paw

June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tayron push goes big bore all paw

VW’s important replacement for the Tiguan Allspace seems set to start with a 2.0-litre petrol and seven chairs, but there’s a plug-in hybrid lurking.

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June 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tayron, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, PHEV, VW NZ
June 24, 2025

Buzz feed to be carefully controlled

June 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Buzz feed to be carefully controlled

VW explains why supply of the electric retro-hit is in buyers’ hands.

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June 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, VW Commercials, Scott Duggan, electric, ID.4, Clean Car, rebate
June 19, 2025

New Q3 embraces electric edge

June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Q3 embraces electric edge

Internal combustion types out first are the tasters - the plug-in hybrid coming later is the big news item.

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June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q3, PHEV, TFSI, Audi NZ, quattro
June 19, 2025

Updated Impreza, Crosstrek now ANCAP stars

June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Impreza, Crosstrek now ANCAP stars

Changes to models’ safety equipment satisfy national crash test auditor.

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June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Crosstrek, Impreza, ANCAP, five stars, traffic sign recognition, Melbourne, Subaru NZ
June 18, 2025

Leaf now up to speed on range

June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf now up to speed on range

Requirement for frequent replenishment stops is no longer the bane of ownership.

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June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, EV, CMF-EV, 52kWh, 75kWh, Nissan NZ
June 18, 2025

Wildest M3 wagon now a goer

June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Wildest M3 wagon now a goer

Forget they said we couldn’t have the most stonking M3 Touring. That CS is coming after all.

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June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, Touring, Competition, CS, Competition Sport
June 17, 2025

Super Duty set to be a big dollar slugger?

June 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Super Duty set to be a big dollar slugger?

NZ pricing is a fortnight away, but Aus sticker strategy suggest big brawn Ford ute will heft a sizeable sticker. 

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June 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
June 17, 2025

Hybrid Landcruiser 300 on regional horizon

June 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid Landcruiser 300 on regional horizon

Our neighbour confirms intent to add biggest Toyota in petrol-electric from early next year. 

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June 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser 300, Landcruiser 300, Toyota NZ, Toyota Australia, UAE, parallel hybrid
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