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April 29, 2017

Driver fun comes first, Mazda high-up insists

April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Driver fun comes first, Mazda high-up insists

Mazda is planning a whole new technology push, including a second generation of its SkyActiv tech. Where does the new CX-5 fit in?

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April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
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CX-5
April 28, 2017

Product, people powering rising Mazda NZ

April 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Product, people powering rising Mazda NZ

The man who has guided Mazda New Zealand from being an almost niche marque to a big time brand looks back on his career on the day of his retirement.

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April 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
February 01, 2017

Sunny forecast for MX-5 RF

February 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sunny forecast for MX-5 RF

Giving the world’s best-selling roadster a retractable solid top will harden up its appeal, the distributor reckons.

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February 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5
November 17, 2016

Second-gen CX-5 an evolution

November 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Second-gen CX-5 an evolution

New Zealand’s most popular medium sports utility delivers familiarity and substantial change

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November 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5
November 03, 2016

Sneak peek: Mazda’s next CX-5

November 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Sneak peek: Mazda’s next CX-5

While Mazda offers the first teaser image of next family chariot, we illustratively pull the covers off the real deal.While Mazda offers the first teaser image of next family chariot, we illustratively pull the covers off the real deal.

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November 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5
September 09, 2016

Mazda3: Diesel dies, life improves

September 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda3: Diesel dies, life improves

Good news: The Mazda3 has been updated with great gear for no extra cost. Sad news: The best model in the old range is no longer with us.

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September 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda3
August 25, 2016

Quiet start for G-whizz Mazdas

August 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Quiet start for G-whizz Mazdas

The new Mazda3 has arrived, but is not going to be discussed by the distributor just yet.

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August 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda3
July 19, 2016

G whizz for updated Mazda3

July 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
G whizz for updated Mazda3

A torque vectoring control is a salient change for the impending Mazda3.

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July 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda3
July 13, 2016

Next BT-50 to spin off Isuzu-GM project

July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Next BT-50 to spin off Isuzu-GM project

Speculation about Mazda’s next ute partner has ended – it’s a brand already in marriage with another big player.

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July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
BT-50
March 25, 2016

Hardtop MX-5 a higher-flier for NZ?

March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Hardtop MX-5 a higher-flier for NZ?

As expected, Mazda has hardened up the MX-5’s roof, with a retractable solid top – a move that should also increase the car’s popularity here, the distributor believes.

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March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5
March 16, 2016

CX-4 not being counted on here

March 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
CX-4 not being counted on here

An all-new Mazda crossover positioned between CX-3 and CX-4 won't be sold in New Zealand – and potentially isn’t needed anyway, the distributor suggests.

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March 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-4
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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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