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August 28, 2024

Fortuner’s demise finally acknowledged

August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner’s demise finally acknowledged

Toyota NZ has announced a well-foreseen death in its SUV family.

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August 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner, Toyota NZ, Hilux, SUV, ute, one tonne
August 12, 2024

Camry maintains corporate mood

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Camry maintains corporate mood

Sedans are barely bought into these days, but Toyota believes it can rely on its usual supporters. 

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, Toyota New Zealand, fleet, corporate, rental, hybrid, sedan
July 24, 2024

Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

Dynamic figure of national motoring scene reflects on time with top brand.

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July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, hybrid, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Palmerston North
July 08, 2024

Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

Market leader still mum as CEO saga takes another turn.

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July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Neeraj Lala, Palmerston North, Hilux, hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
July 01, 2024

Toyota NZ boss’s absence reported

July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ boss’s absence reported

Specialist industry publication gives no context to report; brand also tight-lipped.

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July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Neeraj Lala, Toyota NZ
June 13, 2024

Hybrid heavyweights’ eco improvements shared

June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid heavyweights’ eco improvements shared

Emissions, economy returns from Prado, Hilux are improved, if modestly.

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June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hybrid, Hilux, Prado, emissions, CO2, economy, diesel
June 07, 2024

Yaris Cross reinstated to NZ

June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris Cross reinstated to NZ

Popular model has put certification issue behind it.

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June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross, Toyota NZ, Toyota Motor Corporation, certification
June 04, 2024

Yaris Cross shipments frozen due to brand’s fumble

June 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris Cross shipments frozen due to brand’s fumble

NZ-market model caught up in Japan’s admission of improper certification. (This story replaces an earlier report).

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June 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross, Toyota Motor Corporation, TMC, Toyota New Zealand, TNZ, Corolla Axio, Corolla Fielder
May 21, 2024

Electric Hilux coming - but is it welcome?

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Hilux coming - but is it welcome?

Kiwi ute buying and usage habits would require change for the Revo to earn a living here.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, E, EV, Thailand, Revo, Pras Ganesh, Ford Ranger
March 25, 2024

Hilux hybrid still behind Ford biturbo

March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux hybrid still behind Ford biturbo

Blue Oval sees red about suggestion impending Toyota has a Green edge.

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March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, Toyota NZ, Ford NZ, Ranger, biturbo
February 21, 2024

‘V-Active’ tag for Hilux 48 volt here?

February 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
‘V-Active’ tag for Hilux 48 volt here?

The mild hybrid system coming to Toyota’s one-tonne ute has a fancy descriptive … in Australia.

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February 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, V-Active Technology, hybrid, Synergy Drive, 48 volt, Toyota NZ
February 02, 2024

Hilux hybrid install ties to styling freshen, kit lift

February 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux hybrid install ties to styling freshen, kit lift

The 48 volt system is the single biggest change, but it won’t be hard to pick the 2024 refresh of NZ’s second-favourite ute.

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February 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, SR5, Synergy Drive
January 30, 2024

Popular SUVs, ute and van snared in Toyota testing issue

January 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Popular SUVs, ute and van snared in Toyota testing issue

Admission of ‘irregularities’ has compelled Japan’s No.1 to suspend shipments of popular diesel models - including Hilux.

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January 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, HiAce, Land Cruiser 300, Fortuner, Prado, Toyota New Zealand
January 15, 2024

Yaris GR Evolved: A sharpened slushy

January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris GR Evolved: A sharpened slushy

The change everyone knew was coming to Toyota’s baby rocket has given engineers excuse to alter so much more.

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January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, GR, GR Yaris, GR Corolla
January 09, 2024

BZ4X improvements explained

January 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BZ4X improvements explained

Toyota has outlined changes it is certain will benefit the NZ-bound electric sports utility.

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January 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
EV, bZ4X, Subaru Solterra, Lexus RZ, range, battery
December 19, 2023

C-HR Toyota’s Turkish delight

December 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
C-HR Toyota’s Turkish delight

New sourcing point for second generation of popular compact crossover.

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December 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, Steve Prangnell, Palmerston North, Turkey
November 29, 2023

TNZ eco push on track, behind new badge

November 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ eco push on track, behind new badge

Toyota NZ sustainability report releases as parent signals new ‘Green’ identifier.

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November 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hybrid, Neeraj :Lala, Sustainability Report, TNZ, badge, halo, blue
November 16, 2023

Updated Camry confirmed for NZ

November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Camry confirmed for NZ

It’s no longer a big star, but still worth keeping on.

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November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, Toyota NZ, hybrid
November 03, 2023

bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

Toyota New Zealand pricing has all-wheel-drive under-cutting Subaru Solterra equivalent at face value, front-drive on new turf.

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November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, EV, Subaru Solterra
November 01, 2023

Updated bZ4X confirmed for NZ

November 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated bZ4X confirmed for NZ

Enhancements announced in Japan last week will include on Kiwi cars from day one.

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November 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Subaru, Toyota NZ, Solterra
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