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April 07, 2025

More Chinese choices in tray sector

April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
More Chinese choices in tray sector

MG entering the one-tonne game, JAC here considering PHEV for T9 and Foton has a big plan.

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April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC, MG
Foton, MG NZ, U9, Tunland, Terron 9, LDV, JAC, T9
March 26, 2025

ZS EV replacement not for NZ

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ZS EV replacement not for NZ

MG has yet to explain why the S5 EV it previously spruiked won’t be sold here … for now.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
S5 EV, MG ZS, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, IM, Intelligence in Motion, MG4
January 24, 2025

Petrol variants fill out ZS family

January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol variants fill out ZS family

Turbocharged flagship sites just below least expensive plug-in hybrid.

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January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS, PHEV, turbo, petrol, MG NZ
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 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
October 22, 2024

Mixed bag safety score for MG entry choice

October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mixed bag safety score for MG entry choice

ANCAP says latest MG 3 is better than its predecessor, but still lacking in important areas.

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October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG 3, ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, crash test, stars, five stars, three stars, Euro NCAP
September 03, 2024

HS focus avoids star engine

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
HS focus avoids star engine

Three derivatives with flagship just $6000 more than entry choice.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
HS, 1.5-litre, PHEV, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, Vibe, Ecite, Essence
August 29, 2024

ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

As expected, the incoming second-generation of the car that reinstated MG here has the same petrol-electric as MG3, as well as full petrol choices. 

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS Hybrid Plus, MG NZ, ZS EV, MG4, hybrid, electric
August 02, 2024

MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

Biggest sticker reductions on models already heading out the door and mightn’t last - but new cover seems permanent.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG HS PHEV, MG ZS EV, MG NZ, Harrie Yan
July 24, 2024

MG NZ signs up fifth country manager since 2018

July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG NZ signs up fifth country manager since 2018

Latest appointee moves from Australia to fill role.

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July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG Motor NZ, Arek Zywot, Harrie Yan
July 11, 2024

 MG HS unveiled, here soon

July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
 MG HS unveiled, here soon

Big lift in electric-only range from plug-in hybrid edition.

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July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG New Zealand, Arek Zywot, MG HS, PHEV
June 21, 2024

Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

Ground-breaking Cyberster two-seater still set to roll in by year-end to inflict sector shock. 

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June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, Cyberster, Arek Zywot, Akshat Ahuja, MG4, ZS
June 18, 2024

MG set to build up petrol presence

June 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG set to build up petrol presence

ANCAP-smacked MG5 small sedan is coming, larger sporty four-door and SUV also probable.

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June 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG5, MG7, Roewe RX9, Arek Zywot, MG New Zealand, Akshat Ahuja
June 12, 2024

Zappy MG Cyberster set for six figure tag?

June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Zappy MG Cyberster set for six figure tag?

Neighbour’s indicative pricing if applied here would mean up to $161k asked.

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June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
Cyberster, MG NZ, MX-5, Mazda
March 13, 2024

Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

Additional info reinforces why China’s UK-flavoured make is confident its baby has the measure of Toyota’s tot. 

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March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, hybrid, MG NZ, Yaris hybrid, battery, economy
February 27, 2024

Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

The smallest, cheapest car MG makes now has picked up electric assistance - and a probable price increase.

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February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, MG NZ, MG4, Geneva, hybrid
February 16, 2024

MG4 scoops national car of the year

February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 scoops national car of the year

Sino-Brit becomes fifth electric to secure national title.

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February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG, Industry
NZ Car of the Year, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Robert Barry, Arek Zywot, MG4
January 31, 2024

MG celebration goes beyond best of British

January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG celebration goes beyond best of British

Party time for a brand born 100 years ago this year (or maybe not) has brought out some grand oldies …. but isn’t at expense of new-era, new owner fare.

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January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
centenary, celebration, MG Car Club, Arek Zywot, Andrew Walbran, rally, Taupo, Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, Manfeild
December 15, 2023

MG3 PHEV, Cyberster heading this way?

December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG3 PHEV, Cyberster heading this way?

Information share in NZ’s sister market reveals 2024 will be a busy year.

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December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, MG NZ, Cyberster, ZS
October 05, 2023

MG4 XPower lays down budget battery brawn challenge

October 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 XPower lays down budget battery brawn challenge

Sub-$70,000 tag and pre-Christmas arrival for dual motor hot hatch that outguns Porsche’s classic.

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October 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4 XPower, Arek Zywot, Peter Ciao, MG Motor NZ, Cupra Born
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