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December 11, 2017

Autumn entry, sub-$200k sticker for M5

December 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Autumn entry, sub-$200k sticker for M5

The new BMW M5 is the performance driver’s dream – more of everything for less.

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December 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5
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
September 27, 2017

Three X3s to kick off third gen push

September 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Three X3s to kick off third gen push

Pricing and specification of the incoming third gen X3 have been announced.

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September 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3
September 17, 2017

X7 and 8 Coupe ‘right’ for NZ

September 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X7 and 8 Coupe ‘right’ for NZ

The biggest numbers in BMW-dom were unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show – and the NZ distributor likes what it saw.

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September 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X7
August 29, 2017

Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

It’s ‘s’ for sport, but in a small way, in respect to a new i3 edition arriving soon to head the revised model line.

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August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3
August 24, 2017

M5: Early 2018 entry cited

August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
M5: Early 2018 entry cited

Waiting for the M5 makes fans’ hearts grow fonder, BMW NZ says.

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August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5
August 11, 2017

Nice driving with Lars

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Nice driving with Lars

We went down south with BMW for a day of ice driving … that didn’t work out, but there was still opportunity to experience a cool car.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
August 11, 2017

i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

An open-top i8 that will be fully unveiled next month is of interest to BMW NZ.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i8
July 12, 2017

X3 market’s preference shift identified

July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X3 market’s preference shift identified

Might diesel take a back seat with the new X3?

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July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3
May 25, 2017

M760Le about old school power games

May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
M760Le about old school power games

The boldest version of BMW’s biggest sedan is now in private sector circulation – but the edition in showrooms is the alter ego of the version being offered Government.

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May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M760Le
May 22, 2017

Five wagon hitting for six

May 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Five wagon hitting for six

The X5 is well-established as a BMW best seller, but the local distributor is nonetheless going back to old form with an impending Five Series variant soon landing here.

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May 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
5-Series
April 17, 2017

Crown fleet starts diesel-electric showdown

April 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Crown fleet starts diesel-electric showdown

Government’s desire to take its electric car charge to the very top has sparked a trial of a special version of its favoured VIP limo.

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April 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
740Le
April 03, 2017

Tri-pot Three introduced

April 03, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Tri-pot Three introduced

A Three with three-cylinders under the bonnet – a new concept for NZ has arrived.

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April 03, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
3-Series
February 26, 2017

BMW NZ to load up on Five Series wagon

February 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
BMW NZ to load up on Five Series wagon

BMW is returning to original form, with determination to add a wagon version of the soon-to-land Five Series.

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February 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
5-Series
December 15, 2016

Five now a six figure starter

December 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Five now a six figure starter

Get more, pay more …. pricing for a key BMW, the 5-Series sedan, has been announced.

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December 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
5-Series
November 23, 2016

Five the prime number for BMW next year

November 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Five the prime number for BMW next year

Though BMW sales are down five percent year-on-year, the brand remains confident it is doing well enough and will have a decent 2017.

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November 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
November 08, 2016

SBW’s BMW duty causing upset

November 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
SBW’s BMW duty causing upset

EXCLUSIVE: Two brands, one player – so much at stake. So can Sonny Bill drive a BMW and a Ford?

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November 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Ford
October 13, 2016

Five out but local spec still under wraps

October 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Five out but local spec still under wraps

The BMW 5-Series promises so much – but, for now, the distributor can say so little.

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October 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
5-Series
October 03, 2016

Electric highway a good power play for BMW

October 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Electric highway a good power play for BMW

Build it and they will come? BMW explains why it is happy to stump up serious cash to help realise the long-held dream of an electric highway.

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October 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3
September 14, 2016

i sees red

September 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
i sees red

A red-hot edition of the BMW i8 is in the wings … but, in the meantime, BMW has produced a special edition of the current in that colour. Huzzah!

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September 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i8
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