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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
July 24, 2023

Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

Five thousand dollar trim reduces likelihood of comparo clash with upcoming smaller, but longer-legged MG4.

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July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
electric, ZS, Arek Zywot, Essence, MG4, Excite, Long Range
July 17, 2023

XPower all about hidden fury

July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
XPower all about hidden fury

MG doesn’t want the Porsche-eating flagship to attract undue attention. Job done?

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July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, XPower, MG New Zealand, EX4
June 19, 2023

MG4 to start under $40k with rebate

June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 to start under $40k with rebate

Base car has 51kWh battery and just over 300kms’ range.

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June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, Arek Zywot, rebate, Clean Car
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 06, 2023

‘Entry’ MG4 actually high-end edition

April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
‘Entry’ MG4 actually high-end edition

Brand follows up price leak with admission it’s for the 64kWh Essence, not a less capable budget version.

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April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG New Zealand, MG4, 64kWh
April 03, 2023

MG4 price share sparks up fans

April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 price share sparks up fans

Some upset new model won’t undercut ZS EV and say it is cheaper in its first right-hand drive market.

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April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG NZ, MG ZS
March 11, 2023

MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

‘Long range’ flagship for $1000 more than direct BYD rival; MG4 also cited for post-June release.

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March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG ZS long range, MG4, Fully Charged, BYD, Atto 3
September 15, 2022

MG 4 confirmed for NZ release

September 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
MG 4 confirmed for NZ release

Mid-2023 availability for new model based on SAIC’s latest battery platform.

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September 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG 4, Peter Ciao
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