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November 13, 2025

Aussie rules with Navara development

November 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Aussie rules with Navara development

Regional tuning intended to make the one-tonner better for Kiwis was entirely undertaken across the Tasman.

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November 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, Premcar, Australia, Warwick Daly, Tim Davis
October 15, 2025

Navara to unveil on November 19

October 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Navara to unveil on November 19

NZ release timing? It’ll show some time in the first half of 2026.

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October 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, Andrew Humberstone, Nissan NZ, November 19, Mitsubishi Triton
August 27, 2025

End of an era: Godzilla rampage is over

August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
End of an era: Godzilla rampage is over

Nissan has bid sayonara to a legend.

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August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
GT-R, Godzilla, Tochigi, R35, Bathurst, Nurburgring, Toshio Suzuki, Nordschliefe, Super Taikyu
July 14, 2025

V8 swansong for Nissan’s grime galleon

July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
V8 swansong for Nissan’s grime galleon

Patrol is back: But it’s a case of last of the old before the new.

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July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Patrol, Y62, Y63, Nissan NZ
July 01, 2025

Nissan’s alternate electric improved

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan’s alternate electric improved

The electric car that relies on a fuel we’re supposed to put behind us has just become more efficient.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
e-Power, EV, electric, PHEV, Nissan NZ, Qashqai, X-Trail
June 18, 2025

Leaf now up to speed on range

June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf now up to speed on range

Requirement for frequent replenishment stops is no longer the bane of ownership.

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June 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, EV, CMF-EV, 52kWh, 75kWh, Nissan NZ
June 16, 2025

New Leaf’s charging smarts divulged

June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Leaf’s charging smarts divulged

Not just better range but also faster replenishment - and an onboard assist to sniff out best locations. 

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June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, charging, DC, Nissan Japan, V2H, V2L
June 05, 2025

New Leaf styling change explained

June 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Leaf styling change explained

It’s not just that we no longer like hatchbacks - going crossover also allows for better range.

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June 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, electric, crossover, hatchback, Richard Candler, Nobutaka Tase, Nissan NZ
May 22, 2025

Micra reborn - battery baby has French brio

May 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Micra reborn - battery baby has French brio

Nissan’s most petite electric yet takes on original Leaf’s city companion role.

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May 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Micra, Nissan NZ, Leaf, Ariya, Renault, Renault 5 e-tech
April 01, 2025

Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

Action removing up to $20k from current models clears way for new Triton-based edition. At some point.

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April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, Pro-4X, Andrew Humberstone, Jenni Martin, Nissan NZ, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
March 28, 2025

Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

What chance more than Oceania-slated products will end up in NZ showroom?

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March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nissan NZ, Leaf, Micra, Juke, Pathfinder, Navara, X-Trail, Qashqai, e-Power, PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander, Renault 5
January 10, 2025

Used import shipper pulls plug on all but NZ's favourite EV

January 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Used import shipper pulls plug on all but NZ's favourite EV

Trade in used ex-Japan electric cars likely takes a blow with ToyoFuji decision.

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January 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Nissan
ToyoFuji, EV, fire, lithium ion
September 01, 2024

Leaf discount now hits brand-new stock

September 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf discount now hits brand-new stock

Nissan NZ has pushed through its pre-registered cars, now it looking to clear out its factory fresh examples.

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September 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, EV, discount, Nissan NZ
April 18, 2024

Qashqai facelift signalled for NZ

April 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Qashqai facelift signalled for NZ

It’s a new look for one of the more recent Nissan arrivals here.

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April 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Qashqai, Juke, Nissan NZ, X-Trail, NissanConnect
April 02, 2024

NZ a quiet achiever with Nissan global push

April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ a quiet achiever with Nissan global push

Just a handful of new models cited for this part of the world.

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April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
The Arc, Ariya, Navara, Nissan NZ, Leaf
March 04, 2024

NZ’s Leaf ceases build, supply solid

March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ’s Leaf ceases build, supply solid

Landmark car on final run as brand preps to deliver larger new electric.

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March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, electric, Nissan NZ, Ariya
February 19, 2024

Ariya pricing indication as launch nears

February 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ariya pricing indication as launch nears

Two front-drive types and an all-wheel-drive flagship selected.

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February 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya, Nissan NZ, Leaf, 63kWh, 87kWh, battery, EV
February 15, 2024

Bright work alert - updated Juke unveiled

February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Bright work alert - updated Juke unveiled

Juke’s last big refresh lifts look and reprises retina-searing colour. Will NZ be so bold?

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February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Juke, Nissan NZ, X-Trail, Qashqai
January 24, 2024

e-Power status with RUC electric hit raised

January 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
e-Power status with RUC electric hit raised

Is Nissan’s one of a kind battery-compelled drivetrain impervious to the road tax regime?

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January 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
EV, road user charge, RUC, Simeon Brown, series hybrid, parallel hybrid, e-Power, Nissan NZ
January 15, 2024

Nismo versions of NZ-cited Ariya revealed

January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Nismo versions of NZ-cited Ariya revealed

Ultimate big banana B9 potentially as quick as a GT-R.

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January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nissan NZ, Ariya, Nismo, EV, Leaf
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