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November 14, 2015

Powerhouse ‘plus’ edition of NZ-bound RS in Ford skunkworks

November 14, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Powerhouse ‘plus’ edition of NZ-bound RS in Ford skunkworks

Chances are the RS Focus heading to New Zealand in mid-2016 might not be the quickest of its special kind.

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November 14, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Focus
November 11, 2015

More power, less weight and fully track ready

November 11, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
More power, less weight and fully track ready

New Zealand has achieved the highest per-head-of-population pick up of an ultra-hard edition of BMW’s performance coupe. But that still only equates to three cars.

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November 11, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
4-Series
November 09, 2015

Blitzer baby BMW for NZ

November 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Blitzer baby BMW for NZ

BMW’s newly-announced M2 is expected to be a fast mover – sales and performance-wise.

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November 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M2
November 07, 2015

Next-gen Koleos cited for NZ but Kadjar not excluded

November 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Next-gen Koleos cited for NZ but Kadjar not excluded

South Korea is set to remain the first line provider of a Renault-badged medium crossover for NZ, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be room for a French-built alternate.

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November 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Koleos
November 06, 2015

Posh pickup format is fine for NZ

November 06, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Posh pickup format is fine for NZ

New Zealand would be a good environment for Renault’s first global one-tonne traydeck, the local distributor asserts.

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November 06, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
October 15, 2015

Black-hearted Lexus has silver lining

October 15, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Black-hearted Lexus has silver lining

The sensible version of the biggest Lexus is finally here … but fuel squanderers need not fear, the stupid original remains in stock.

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October 15, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LX
October 09, 2015

VF2 Redline: Big bore blast sends V8 hero out in style

October 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
VF2 Redline: Big bore blast sends V8 hero out in style

Even supercar producers are downsizing and increasing the efficiency of their ‘big banger’ engines these days - so in doing the exact opposite with the last reprise for the Commodore, does Holden know something the rest of the car industry doesn't?

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October 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
October 08, 2015

Fire and ice on AMG mountain

October 08, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Fire and ice on AMG mountain

Mercedes AMG's hottest cars of 2015 receive a chilly reception at Australia's pinnacle of motorsport achievement

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October 08, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
September 17, 2015

Smart Tucson gunning for high noon shoot-out

September 17, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Smart Tucson gunning for high noon shoot-out

The third generation of Hyundai’s small sports utility has upsized … and presents a bigger threat to its foes than ever.

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September 17, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson
September 04, 2015

Suzuki Vitara 2015: Cleaner future for muck master?

September 04, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Vitara 2015: Cleaner future for muck master?

The 2015 Vitara has been totally redesigned to be more competitive on the market as well as more appealing to the customers. But does it divest too many old skills?

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September 04, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara
August 28, 2015

Future strong for old-school heavyweight

August 28, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Future strong for old-school heavyweight

A re-engined Toyota Prado sets out to show there’s life yet in those ‘dinosaur’ old-style off-roaders.

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August 28, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Prado
August 27, 2015

Q7's power play just starting up

August 27, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Q7's power play just starting up

The Audi Q7 has arrived – and the diesel model here in two forms this year is simply an entre to a positive power play.

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August 27, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q7
August 16, 2015

Toyota Hilux:Key 2016 model kits up

August 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Hilux:Key 2016 model kits up

We finally get a sneak peak inside the new Hilux

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August 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
August 09, 2015

Isuzu D-Max LS-T: A-List ambition for D-Max

August 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Isuzu D-Max LS-T: A-List ambition for D-Max

A new high-end variant of this acknowledged workhorse aims for weekend players.

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August 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Isuzu
D-Max
June 27, 2015

Discovery Sport: New age, old values

June 27, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Discovery Sport: New age, old values

Can the brand that built its reputation upon all-terrain competency still convince customers to take roads less travelled?

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June 27, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Discovery
May 26, 2015

CSL Hommage: BMW recreates famous Amon racer

May 26, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
CSL Hommage: BMW recreates famous Amon racer

HERE’S a tribute to a car that was special to a Kiwi racing legend yet will potentially not be at all well known to even ardent petrolheads here.

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May 26, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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