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November 28, 2017

Harder looks for Hilux - but what about hi-po punch?

November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Harder looks for Hilux - but what about hi-po punch?

Hardened looks and off-roading ability is coming for Hilux – but will it ever take the high-performance route favoured by rival brands?

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November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
November 23, 2017

Top safety score for incoming Camry

November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Top safety score for incoming Camry

Camry faithful are set to see a new-gen model with more safety and comfort features than ever before.

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November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
October 06, 2017

Ute sector giant unfazed by minnow’s claim

October 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Ute sector giant unfazed by minnow’s claim

Provocative comment from a one-tonne newcomer hasn’t dented the brand that ‘made’ this category.

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October 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
October 05, 2017

Toyota's Aussie adventure ends

October 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota's Aussie adventure ends

It’s the of the line for Australian-made Toyotas. Bye, then.

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October 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
September 09, 2017

Special Amon 86 issued

September 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Special Amon 86 issued

Toyota New Zealand has issued a limited edition 86 celebrating Chris Amon.

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September 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
September 07, 2017

Camry changeover for early 2018

September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Camry changeover for early 2018

The Camry as we now know it is soon to end production … but it’ll live on here until early next year.

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September 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
June 23, 2017

Neighbour unveils our new-gen Camry

June 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Neighbour unveils our new-gen Camry

The latest version of Toyota’s medium sedan has been revealed.The latest version of Toyota’s medium sedan has been revealed.

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June 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
April 12, 2017

Private buyer push for new crossover

April 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Private buyer push for new crossover

Will genuine customer desire, rather than need for discounting, fuel the cheeky C-HR compact’s sale? Toyota New Zealand seems to be expressing confidence.

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April 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
April 04, 2017

Fortuner, Hilux prices cut

April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner, Hilux prices cut

A price realignment that seems to have been in effect for the Fortuner since late last year has now become permanent.

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April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner, Hilux
April 04, 2017

C-HR prices announced

April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
C-HR prices announced

Pricing has been set for the C-HR – and chic carries a higher cost than Toyota NZ had previously suggested

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April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
CH-R
March 31, 2017

Toyo-Tonka blasts out of the sandpit

March 31, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Toyo-Tonka blasts out of the sandpit

This has to be every grown-up kid’s must-have toy!

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March 31, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
March 26, 2017

Toyota NZ boss: More to business than making money

March 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ boss: More to business than making money

The head of the biggest new vehicle brand here believes companies must face up to their social responsibility

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March 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
March 19, 2017

NZ revved up for WRC-spun hot Yaris

March 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NZ revved up for WRC-spun hot Yaris

Toyota here has rallied to the parent brand’s WRC cause, with confirmation it wants a road car celebration of the factory’s gravel-prepped racer.

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March 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris
March 18, 2017

New vehicle sales set to comfortably beat 2016 record

March 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New vehicle sales set to comfortably beat 2016 record

The national desire for new vehicles has already hit unprecedented level, but the best has yet to come, the market leader says.

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March 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
January 12, 2017

TNZ’s Camry push an assault with battery

January 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ’s Camry push an assault with battery

Expect less conservatism and more zap with the new Camry, unveiled in Detroit and set to show locally before the end of 2017.

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January 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
December 21, 2016

2017 a year for Toyota boom babies

December 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
2017 a year for Toyota boom babies

Small hot cars are coming to the fore with Toyota at the moment.

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December 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
December 12, 2016

Two-door thrust starts at bottom, moves up

December 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Two-door thrust starts at bottom, moves up

One now, one next year and one in 2018 – suddenly Toyota is building coupes again, though it doesn’t want to talk too much about everything yet.

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December 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
November 16, 2016

Fortuner price drop in Japan’s hands

November 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner price drop in Japan’s hands

“We got it wrong.” That’s Toyota’s admission now about Fortuner pricing. It wants to effect a decrease – but needs home office permission.

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November 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner
November 05, 2016

Toyota NZ cautious about Hilux swerve stumble

November 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ cautious about Hilux swerve stumble

Toyota here is towing the company line in commenting about potential fallout from a strong seller tripping up in an independent handling test.

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November 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
October 08, 2016

Cruiser traydeck back in shape

October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Cruiser traydeck back in shape

An aged Toyota workhorse has achieved a new lease of life.

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October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser
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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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