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July 18, 2023

NZ-spec ID cars’ in ANCAP spotlight

July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-spec ID cars’ in ANCAP spotlight

Five star scores awarded but incomplete driver assist suite also noted.

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July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, ANCAP, Euro NCAP, Carla Hoorweg, VW NZ
June 15, 2023

VW electric flagship a slippery customer

June 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW electric flagship a slippery customer

The Ioniq 6 and Benz EQE ‘aero club’ has a new member. Will Kiwis experience the ID.7?

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June 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.7, VW New Zealand, ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, electric
June 14, 2023

Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Creating a buzz with Green-fed ‘60s Kombi

Mystery Creek visitors can view a VW project from the past that’s a year ahead of time.

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June 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Kombi, ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials, Kevin Richards
June 06, 2023

NZ in for a full Buzz feed

June 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ in for a full Buzz feed

Prepare for a swarm - a longer wheelbase and extra sting for VW’s battery-wed retro people mover are set for NZ.

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June 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, ID.Buzz, MEB
May 24, 2023

Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

Electric-assisted performance flagship set to bring the PHEV drivetrain that never showed with the outgoing edition. 

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May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg, PHEV, Touareg R, VW NZ
May 11, 2023

Petrol Amarok a market test

May 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol Amarok a market test

Aventura is taking a sporty Ford petrol powerplant – but it’s not the big one.

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May 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, petrol, Raptor, Ranger
May 01, 2023

Amarok ahead of Ford twin on safety score

May 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok ahead of Ford twin on safety score

Side impact and whiplash protection scores slightly better than Ranger’s.

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May 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, Ford Ranger, ANCAP, VW NZ, VW Commercials, crash test
April 18, 2023

Shanghai show stars

April 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Shanghai show stars

One of the worlds’ most important motor shows has returned to post pandemic health.

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April 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Electric vehicles, Mercedes Benz, MG, Polestar, Porsche, VW
Shanghai, BMW, i7, EQS, Cyberster, ID.7, Polestar 4, Cayenne
April 06, 2023

Magnificent 7: VW’s slippery electric sedan shown

April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Magnificent 7: VW’s slippery electric sedan shown

Germany’s match for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has the Korean car’s measure for optimal range.

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April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.7, ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, Volkswagen NZ
March 02, 2023

Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

Changes that make VW’s entry electric hatch eligible for local availability shown off in Germany.

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March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, VW New Zealand, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Cupra Born
February 23, 2023

Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

Volkswagen NZ hope of starting its ID product push with a head-turning talisman has been thwarted.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, ID, Volkswagen NZ, Kevin Richards, Amarok
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
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