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August 09, 2017

Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

RISING Kiwi racer takes on world-famous circuit in famous Japanese sports sedan and sets stunning new record – all in all a derring-do storyline too good to ignore.

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
April 22, 2017

Subaru NZ starting hybrid drive

April 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru NZ starting hybrid drive

Something new in something soon to be old … that’s the recipe for an enticing Subaru hybrid car display in Wellington.

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April 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
April 11, 2017

Updated Outback a 2018 release for NZ

April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outback a 2018 release for NZ

Improvements to the Outback have been revealed – but Kiwis will be waiting a year to experience them.

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April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
January 30, 2017

Impreza price impresses

January 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Impreza price impresses

By all rights, the incoming Impreza Sport should conceivably cost more than its processor. And yet …

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January 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza
January 13, 2017

Small changes for hotshot Subby sedans

January 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Small changes for hotshot Subby sedans

Subaru’s performance sedan has been retuned – but we’re talking suspension, not sizzle.

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January 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, STi
December 09, 2016

Ute, right-hook seven-seater not on Subaru build list

December 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ute, right-hook seven-seater not on Subaru build list

Every new Subaru coming to New Zealand from now on has a common key fresh start ingredient, but it cannot be used to realise every dream.

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December 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
November 22, 2016

Viziv a good look for NZ

November 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Viziv a good look for NZ

The biggest-ever vehicle Subaru has built is desired by Subaru NZ – but its availability is a long shot.

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November 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Viziv
October 26, 2016

Smart thinking drives new Impreza

October 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Smart thinking drives new Impreza

Choosing is simple with the new-generation Impreza: we’re set to again get just one derivative, again shared with Australia. But which of their models will it be?

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October 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza
October 11, 2016

WRX celebration revving up

October 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
WRX celebration revving up

Expect to see a special WRX on sale in celebration of 2017 being the model’s 25th year.

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October 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
July 02, 2016

Outback head of the pack for rising Subaru NZ

July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Outback head of the pack for rising Subaru NZ

The new Outback is proving to be so popular Subaru cannot keep up with demand.

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July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
May 28, 2016

NZ sees red - but not the hottie

May 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ sees red - but not the hottie

The red car is here – but the red-blooded relation won’t be coming.

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May 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
May 17, 2016

Levorg STi sure to start in NZ

May 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Levorg STi sure to start in NZ

Good news Subaru sports fans: The Levorg STi just unveiled in Japan IS coming to New Zealand – just maybe not until 2018, Subaru NZ says.

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May 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Levorg
March 25, 2016

Eyes on NZ-bound new Impreza

March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Eyes on NZ-bound new Impreza

The next-generation Impreza will deliver better smarts in all areas, the New Zealand distributor assures.

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March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza
March 01, 2016

Eyes have it for auto Outbacks, top Forester

March 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Eyes have it for auto Outbacks, top Forester

EyeSight active safety technology has become standard to the Subaru Outback – for no change in price, for now.

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March 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Forester
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