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February 01, 2024

Updated M4 has pepped six and eight gears

February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Updated M4 has pepped six and eight gears

More bang for BMW’s raciest coupe.

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February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M4, BMW NZ, M4 xDrive, automatic
November 28, 2023

World power status for German brand

November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
World power status for German brand

BMW has ceased making combustion engines in Germany. Will that bother the brand faithful?

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November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Neue Klasse, BMW engines, Munich, Adam Shaver, Dingolfing
November 28, 2023

‘Rebate-ready’ baby electric BMW still coming

November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
‘Rebate-ready’ baby electric BMW still coming

Commitment to entry iX1 remains firm, but local distributor won’t say if sticker will still be under $80k.

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November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Clean Car, Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, iX1 sDrive20, iX1 xdrive30, iX2
October 11, 2023

X2 times two for NZ

October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
X2 times two for NZ

Front-drive battery-eked thriftmeister and pumped petrol all-paw monster coming.

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October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X2, EV, petrol, BMW NZ, x2, Coupe
September 11, 2023

Budget BMW electric a 2024 arrival

September 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Budget BMW electric a 2024 arrival

Edition cited as make’s strongest chance to win a Clean Car rebate might arrive after assistance is axed.

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September 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX, BMW NZ, iX1, iX1 eDrive, electric, Munich
September 04, 2023

It’s the Klasse of 2020-something

September 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
It’s the Klasse of 2020-something

BMW’s latest concept is production bound, potentially with little change.

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September 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Neue Klasse, concept, IAA, Munich, BMW NZ
August 10, 2023

Government looking to armoured electric Seven?

August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Government looking to armoured electric Seven?

The special Protection version of BMW’s electric limo has been unveiled.

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August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, BMW NZ, VIP, Crown
July 21, 2023

Electric Five for NZ push

July 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Five for NZ push

Battery-pure i5 will release purely in a top spec, for just under $200k. So is this the end of everyday fossil-fuelled Fives?

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July 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, BMW NZ, Adam Shaver, electric, Mini, BMW, BEV, XM, M5
June 02, 2023

Electric BMWs on patrol, in Beehive fleet next?

June 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric BMWs on patrol, in Beehive fleet next?

Base i4s are being trialled for patrol use but is BMW also in line for a bigger catch?

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June 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i4, i7, BMW NZ, Adam Shaver, electric, patrol, Skoda Superb, iX
May 25, 2023

First electric Five revealed

May 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
First electric Five revealed

Late year arrival for landmark battery-pure i5.

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May 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, BMW New Zealand, 5-Series, electric, EV
April 18, 2023

Shanghai show stars

April 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Shanghai show stars

One of the worlds’ most important motor shows has returned to post pandemic health.

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April 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Electric vehicles, Mercedes Benz, MG, Polestar, Porsche, VW
Shanghai, BMW, i7, EQS, Cyberster, ID.7, Polestar 4, Cayenne
April 12, 2023

Big Reds promise top shelf punch and price

April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Big Reds promise top shelf punch and price

Pricing regime for monster M models announced.

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April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW M, XM, BMW XM, hybrid
March 01, 2023

Hydrogen fires local BMW boss

March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hydrogen fires local BMW boss

Electrified driving is the right thing for now, but going forward hydrogen carries a lot of advantages when it comes to overall sustainability, Adam Shaver contends.

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March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, Hydrogen, Toyota NZ, Mirai, iX5
February 28, 2023

Sub-$80k BMW-badged electric on horizon

February 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Sub-$80k BMW-badged electric on horizon

Model that would price cheaply enough to earn Government’s electric car rebate is a potential – but not this year.

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February 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, i7, Active Tourer, Neue Klasse
February 27, 2023

NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

Factory has rewarded historic Kiwi support for M products.

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February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3 CS, BMW NZ, M Competition, Competition Sport, Munich, Adam Shaver
January 26, 2023

M3 CS set to be a rare sight

January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
M3 CS set to be a rare sight

Plenty of power, loads of carbon fibre, a ton of street cred … and big money for Munich’s latest hotshot.

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January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW M, BMW NZ, M3, CS
November 25, 2022

BMW salutes Amon’s Batmobile

November 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BMW salutes Amon’s Batmobile

Munich has created a modern reinterpretation of a car an ace Kiwi took to famous ‘Ring victory.

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November 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW M, BMW NZ, CSL, Chris Amon, Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, Nurburgring, Nordschliefe, 1973
October 14, 2022

M2 on fast track to NZ

October 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
M2 on fast track to NZ

BMW’s final salute to pure combustion serves up hot – with even more of a sizzler said to be in the wings.

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October 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M2, BMW NZ, M2 CSL, M3, M4
September 29, 2022

XM confirmed for NZ availability

September 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
XM confirmed for NZ availability

BMW M's first standalone model in more than 40 years will avail here in two heat settings.

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September 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
XM, BMW New Zealand, BMW M8, M
August 15, 2022

Late year arrival for i7

August 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Late year arrival for i7

Is this the next BMW for the Beehive’s VIP fleet?

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August 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, BMW NZ, 7-Series, Beehive, VIP
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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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