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March 03, 2023

Incoming hot Hilux might be a small serving

March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Incoming hot Hilux might be a small serving

GR Sport volume will be limited as TNZ aims to pin back ute demand.

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March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
GR Sport, Hilux, Steve Prangnell, Toyota NZ
February 17, 2023

Automatic for the Gazoo people

February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Automatic for the Gazoo people

No sooner has the Supra become available with manual than a Toyota high-up has revealed the hotshot Yaris and Corolla are going to offer with an auto.

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February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota NZ, Sakamoto
February 02, 2023

Hilux top of mind as TNZ rejoices strong January

February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux top of mind as TNZ rejoices strong January

Ute’s sale performance shared on day of explosive report about how long it will remain in production.

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February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, Toyota NZ, Drive.com.au, Lala, Prangnell
January 13, 2023

Tokyo show a power stage

January 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Tokyo show a power stage

Strong WRC vibe for Japan’s auto display.

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January 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru, Toyota
WRX, GR Yaris, Tokyo Auto Salon, Rovenpera, Ogier, Levorg, STi
January 12, 2023

Sports-trimmed Yaris Cross added

January 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Sports-trimmed Yaris Cross added

The GR Sport version will site as the second-most expensive variant, $500 below the Limited.

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January 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross, GR Sport, Toyota NZ, Steve Prangnell
January 09, 2023

GR Sport Hilux – the one that jumps the shark

January 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
GR Sport Hilux – the one that jumps the shark

Performance-themed Hilux set to land here in late 2023 is revealed.

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January 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
GR Sport, Hilux, Toyota NZ, Hilux Mako, SR5 Cruiser, widetrack
January 09, 2023

GR Corolla ownership luck of the draw

January 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
GR Corolla ownership luck of the draw

Ballot to decide who achieves the initial allocation of a new Gazoo hotrod reprising the spirit of a controversial WRC contender.

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January 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Corolla, GR Corolla, Steve Prangnell, Toyota NZ, rally, WRC, Brendon Hartley, WEC
December 15, 2022

No plugging electric Hilux

December 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
No plugging electric Hilux

Breakthrough battery model displayed - but Toyota coy to discuss it.

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December 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, electric, EV, Toyota NZ, battery, Toyoda
December 06, 2022

Yaris Cross joins GR Sport team

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris Cross joins GR Sport team

Smart styling changes and a firmer suspension tune touted.

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December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross GR Sport, Toyota NZ, GR Sport, Gazoo Racing
December 06, 2022

Electric interest up, but utes still dominant choice

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric interest up, but utes still dominant choice

November new vehicle stats show Ranger set for a fifth year on top.

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December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Motor Industry Association, Ford NZ, Toyota NZ, Ranger, Hilux, Tesla NZ, Model Y, Registrations, November
November 29, 2022

Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

Local boss says his brand needs to set ambitious goals in its response to climate change.

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November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
CO2, Clean Car, Lala, Let's Go Places, Palmerston North, emissions, life cycle
November 21, 2022

Wraps off new C-HR?

November 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Wraps off new C-HR?

Conjecture rife that Toyota’s latest ‘beyond zero’ electric study has a specific role.

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November 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
BZ, BZ4X, C-HR, Toyota NZ, EV
November 17, 2022

New-gen Prius revealed – and likely also out

November 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New-gen Prius revealed – and likely also out

There’s a new look, new technology and more power: But is it still our kind of car?

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November 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, PHEV, Steve Prangnell
November 04, 2022

Motoring writers applaud Rally NZ chairman

November 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Motoring writers applaud Rally NZ chairman

Motoring writers applaud Rally NZ chairman Peter Johnston

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November 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
NZ Motoring Writers' Guild
October 26, 2022

Sister model to NZ-bound Toyota EV revealed

October 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 Sister model to NZ-bound Toyota EV revealed

While the BZ3X sedan is only for China, there’s talk a Suzuki spin-off might avail globally.

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October 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki, Toyota
BZ4X, BZ3X, Toyota, Suzuki, EV, Tesla, Model 3
October 25, 2022

RAV4 joins Gazoo club

October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
RAV4 joins Gazoo club

Enhanced look and firmer suspension tune for GR Sport version of top-selling Toyota.

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October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, GR Sport, GRMN, GR, Yaris GR, Hilux GR Sport, Hilux Mako
October 13, 2022

CO2 count kyboshes turbo update for Highlander

October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
CO2 count kyboshes turbo update for Highlander

Punchy four-cylinder replacement for defunct V6 was an easy cull from updates coming to popular SUV.

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October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Highlander, Toyota New Zealand, Steve Prangnell, hybrid, CO2, Clean Car
October 13, 2022

BZ4x now mid-2023 at earliest for NZ

October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BZ4x now mid-2023 at earliest for NZ

NZ availability of Toyota’s first electric, the BZ4x, has been pushed back.

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October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota, Subaru
BZ4x, Toyota NZ, Steve Prangnell, EV, hybrid
October 13, 2022

Hybrids powering lean sales drive

October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrids powering lean sales drive

Toyota New Zealand’s sales boss describes how covid has reshaped a business in which battery-assistance has become vital.

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October 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ, Steve Prangnell, Corolla, Corolla Cross, hybrid
October 11, 2022

Tasty GR86 race car revealed

October 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Tasty GR86 race car revealed

Latest 2.4-litre car has presented in track-ready form - but Kiwis keen to try it will have to cross the Tasman.

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October 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, GR86, Toyota NZ, Toyota Australia, Andrew Davis
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