Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
117477109.jpg
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

News and Car Reviews - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Latest News

January 05, 2017

Escape offers fresh sales path

January 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Escape offers fresh sales path

New name, more kit, sharper pricing – is this enough to reinstate Ford’s compact sports utility as a major player?

Read More
January 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Escape
December 02, 2016

Little comment on Fiesta’s NZ chances

December 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Little comment on Fiesta’s NZ chances

Is this our next Fiesta? It seemed a simple enough question …

Read More
December 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Fiesta
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?

Read More
November 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Ford
October 08, 2016

Final NZ Falcon delivery still weeks away

October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Final NZ Falcon delivery still weeks away

The beginning of the end of car making in Australia starts today.

Read More
October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Falcon
August 23, 2016

Kiwi interest in driver-less taxi plans

August 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi interest in driver-less taxi plans

Local reps for Ford and Volvo have expressed thought about the brands’ autonomous driving ambitions.

Read More
August 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Volvo
Autonomous
August 04, 2016

Edge confirmed for NZ – in 2018

August 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Edge confirmed for NZ – in 2018

No prize for guessing that the Edge is going to join the Ford lineup, the surprise is the timing. NZ boss Simon Rutherford discusses this, his brand’s heavy reliance on Ranger and how long Mustang can keep its mojo.

Read More
August 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Edge
July 26, 2016

Snakes alive – Shelby Mustangs for NZ

July 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Snakes alive – Shelby Mustangs for NZ

The ultimate Shelby Mustang models are now officially available here – as Ford also feels the heat from the national safety agency.

Read More
July 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang
July 19, 2016

Focus RS: Where there’s smoke, there’s ire

July 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Focus RS: Where there’s smoke, there’s ire

NZ’s safety zealots have yet to flame up as Australian counterparts have in respect to the Focus RS’s cool drift mode.

Read More
July 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Focus
July 07, 2016

Ranger's run - capturing success to a T?

July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger's run - capturing success to a T?

Ranger’s remarkable dominance of the new vehicle sector continues – but is this ute now too big for Ford’s own good?

Read More
July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger
July 02, 2016

Ranger first NZ-market Ford confirmed for Sync3

July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger first NZ-market Ford confirmed for Sync3

Ford seems to seeking to synchronise - as much as possible - introduction of an improved version of its infotainment system.

Read More
July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger
June 22, 2016

Rear-drive Everest unconfirmed for NZ

June 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive Everest unconfirmed for NZ

The Everest sports utility is going rear-wheel-drive. But whether that model comes to NZ is not yet clear.

Read More
June 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest
June 21, 2016

Amon and GT40 for Pebble Beach?

June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Amon and GT40 for Pebble Beach?

Chris Amon can still reunite with the fabulous Ford GT40 he took to Le Mans victory in 1966.

Read More
June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
GT40
June 16, 2016

Chris Amon: Le Mans – 1966 and 2016

June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Chris Amon: Le Mans – 1966 and 2016

It was his greatest race – and one of Ford’s as well. Which is why this weekend at Le Mans will be a massive Blue Oval celebration. One without Chris Amon, but he’s not downbeat.

Read More
June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
GT40
June 01, 2016

Ford NZ’s Le Mans strategy explained

June 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ford NZ’s Le Mans strategy explained

Ford NZ relates why doing little locally still counts as significant contribution to celebrating the anniversary of a motorsport moment that means a lot here.

Read More
June 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
GT40
May 25, 2016

Study highlights Kiwi love affair with cars

May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Study highlights Kiwi love affair with cars

New Zealanders provided an expected – but still useful – response to a Ford survey into mobility habits.

Read More
May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
May 25, 2016

Ford NZ on edge about next SUV choice

May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ford NZ on edge about next SUV choice

Ford is still declining to confirm what comes after the current Territory.

Read More
May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Edge, Territory
April 23, 2016

Kiwi Ford fans vying for Amon-McLaren tribute

April 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi Ford fans vying for Amon-McLaren tribute

We gave them the famous victory – but, 50 years on, Ford won’t let us buy into their tribute car. Not that this has stopped a couple of Kiwis trying to lay hands on the new GT supercar.

Read More
April 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
March 24, 2016

Final fling Falcon lives up to nametag

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Final fling Falcon lives up to nametag

The Falcon’s end is nigh – and home market media talk that the ‘nigh’ is a high will likely raise interest in the see-me-out Sprint models.

Read More
March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Falcon
March 04, 2016

Extra-fiesty Fiesta possible for NZ entry

March 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Extra-fiesty Fiesta possible for NZ entry

There’s local market positivity about the most powerful Fiesta yet.

Read More
March 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Fiesta
February 10, 2016

Sprint finish for Falcon a numbers game

February 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Sprint finish for Falcon a numbers game

Ford has revealed prices – and some performance details – about its last blast performance Falcon models.

Read More
February 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Falcon
  • Previous
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

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.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE



250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Greatest Gazoo signed for NZ: GR GT is a go!
Dec 5, 2025
Greatest Gazoo signed for NZ: GR GT is a go!
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
First Drive
Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat
Nov 12, 2025
Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Tested
BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar
Dec 2, 2025
BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity
Nov 17, 2025
Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
MG QS road test review: High end, low spend
Nov 10, 2025
MG QS road test review: High end, low spend
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review:  Quietly plugging on
Oct 28, 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review: Quietly plugging on
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing
Oct 20, 2025
Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
Suzuki Fronx road test review: One for the B team
Oct 17, 2025
Suzuki Fronx road test review: One for the B team
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
MG Cyberster road test review: The gene pull
Oct 6, 2025
MG Cyberster road test review: The gene pull
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Kia EV3 Light LR road test review: King of the block
Sep 30, 2025
Kia EV3 Light LR road test review: King of the block
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles
Sep 22, 2025
Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark
Sep 16, 2025
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png