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February 10, 2023

Four-cylinder resurgence for Amarok expected

February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Four-cylinder resurgence for Amarok expected

V6 will retain hero status, new biturbo could do all the heavy lifting

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February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Kevin Richards, biturbo
February 10, 2023

No price shift for top Amarok

February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
No price shift for top Amarok

Four diesel double cab derivatives incoming from April.

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February 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Aventura, Ford Ranger, VW NZ, Panamericana, Raptor, V6, Gauteng
December 16, 2022

Summit appeal with new Amarok

December 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Summit appeal with new Amarok

It’s still built to work, but NZ-spec seems set to push for family-friendly play.

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December 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW NZ, Gauteng, ute, Ford Ranger, T6.2, V6, biturbo, diesel
December 05, 2022

ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

The reason why VW NZ has chosen to take the brand’s entry electric once it has been refreshed seems logical.

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December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, VW New Zealand, ID.Buzz
September 22, 2022

More ID choices for NZ envisaged

September 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
More ID choices for NZ envisaged

Distributor offers thought on dual motor hotties and says ID.3 is now a consideration.

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September 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, GTX, dual motor, Helena Schutz
September 20, 2022

VW ID crossover prices sorted

September 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID crossover prices sorted

Entry ID.4 is a rebate car, but others price above Government’s assistance.

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September 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW New Zealand, ID.4, ID.5, electric, MEB
July 29, 2022

Kiwi call for electric Ranger being heard

July 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi call for electric Ranger being heard

More info on battery plan for NZ’s favourite truck set to reveal soon, top engineer suggests.

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July 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, VW
Ranger, V6, Ford NZ, Simon Rutherford, Ian Foston, Ford Australia, T6.2, Raptor
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
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