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July 07, 2022

Amarok unveiled: NZ release in early 2023

July 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok unveiled: NZ release in early 2023

VW’s ‘Rangerok’ follows familiar tech trail

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July 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, Ford Ranger
June 29, 2022

Crossovers, van to kick off ID push

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Crossovers, van to kick off ID push

Intent to launch in 2023 confirmed, but no price, spec or timing detail.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, ID.Cargo, VW New Zealand
May 26, 2022

Electric ‘Kombi’ confirmed for 2023

May 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric ‘Kombi’ confirmed for 2023

Factory has sorted NZ market build schedule for I.D.Buzz.

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May 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan PHEV, VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards
May 09, 2022

Second performance ID out next year

May 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Second performance ID out next year

VW NZ is focussing on mainstream ID models but, if Australia picks the GTX hottie, maybe that’ll help introduction here.

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May 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.3, GTX, VW New Zealand, Greg Leet
May 06, 2022

Fabia in, Polo out

May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Fabia in, Polo out

Skoda sees opportunity for latest small car on a platform VW’s distributor says it too expensive to keep on with.

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May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda, VW
Fabia, Monte Carlo, Skoda NZ, Polo, GTi, VW New Zealand
May 04, 2022

VW’s R division already into electric immersion

May 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW’s R division already into electric immersion

Performance sub-brand’s bosses say they’re on the same path as VW. But what is coming and when remains clouded in mystery.

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May 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW R, Golf R, Tiguan R, T-Roc R
April 27, 2022

Amarok closer to full reveal

April 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok closer to full reveal

Images of lightly-disguised examples off-roading released.

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April 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ, V6
April 21, 2022

Hot shoe Golf slides into market – with drift option for early adapters

April 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hot shoe Golf slides into market – with drift option for early adapters

It’s later than expected, but that’s a good thing for fans wanting to experience the hottest Golf in its skiddiest format.

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April 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, Nurburgring, drift mode, VW NZ, Greg Leet
March 10, 2022

Comeback Kombi still the buzz

March 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Comeback Kombi still the buzz

After years of teasing, VW releases an electric van that keeps true to the concept homage to a classic.

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March 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, ID.4, ID.3, VW NZ, MEB
March 03, 2022

Plug-in hybrid VW van landing in May

March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in hybrid VW van landing in May

New petrol-electric edition’s starter format priced for Government’s assistance package.

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March 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T7 Multivan, VW Commercials NZ, Golf, Kevin Richards
February 21, 2022

Amarok speaks to VW-specific styling angle

February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok speaks to VW-specific styling angle

Car design influences attach easily to new ute

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February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford
Amarok, VW NZ, Ford NZ, Ranger, V6, Bronco, Raptor
December 22, 2021

Golf sharpens up its game

December 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Golf sharpens up its game

The latest model’s infotainment system has been recalibrated.

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December 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf, infotainment, upgrade, Apple CarPlay
December 14, 2021

Kombi camper comeback confirmed

December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kombi camper comeback confirmed

VW has confirmed it will reprise its most famous camper, as a version of the ID.Buzz.

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December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, California, VW Commercials
December 09, 2021

Amarok renderings shared

December 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok renderings shared

VW paints a pretty picture of the second-generation Amarok

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December 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ
December 02, 2021

R car charge for 2022

December 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
R car charge for 2022

VW NZ to focus on performance push when chips are down.

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December 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, Tiguan R, T-Roc R, Touareg R, VW NZ
November 25, 2021

Ranger V6 rocks, VW boss says

November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger V6 rocks, VW boss says

Grunty V6, a sophisticated full-time all-wheel-drive – indication elements keeping the current Volkswagen Amarok in high regard here will be adopted by the next-gen Ford Ranger has thrilled VW’s local boss.

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November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford
Amarok, Ranger, VW NZ, Ford NZ
November 10, 2021

VW product plan amended, not abandoned

November 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
VW product plan amended, not abandoned

Some models are coming later than first hoped, but overall factory and distributor are winning the battle.

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November 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW NZ, Greg Leet, Tiguan, Allspace, e-hybrid, R, R-Line, TSI
November 04, 2021

Fresh ID check … it’s the ‘5’

November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh ID check … it’s the ‘5’

Coupe version of NZ-bound ID.4 sports utility has dual motor GTX flagship.

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November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID, ID.4, ID.3, VW New Zealand
September 07, 2021

ID. Life VW’s electric city car

September 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
ID. Life VW’s electric city car

Battery-dedicated future Polo equivalent set to show in 2025

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September 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID. Life, ID, Polo, electric, Volkswagen NZ
August 13, 2021

Caddy teed up for work, passenger and camping

August 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Caddy teed up for work, passenger and camping

It’s a compact van that also presents as a small MPV and as camper.

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August 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Caddy, Tiguan, VW NZ, diesel
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