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April 07, 2016

PSA model plan a ute-tastic chance for NZ?

April 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
PSA model plan a ute-tastic chance for NZ?

An announcement out of France yesterday about PSA Group’s future model strategy is heartening news for the local distributor, which today launched its DS sales pitch.

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April 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
April 06, 2016

Tesla NZ will start as Aussie operation

April 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla NZ will start as Aussie operation

Tesla has signaled intent to set up shop in New Zealand. However, it seems the operation might initially be run out of Australia

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April 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
April 05, 2016

Territorial gain drives X expectation

April 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Territorial gain drives X expectation

X hits a new spot … we take BMW’s current off-road capable models to a place that might be unknown territory to an owner and also quiz the brand about some incoming new additions to the family.

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April 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X5
April 02, 2016

NZ power brand quick to join long queue for latest Tesla

April 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ power brand quick to join long queue for latest Tesla

A New Zealand power supplier that moved smartly to sign up for the latest Tesla shouldn’t be in a hurry to see its latest prize.

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April 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
April 02, 2016

Lancer on last leg of long sales journey?

April 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Lancer on last leg of long sales journey?

Has Mitsubishi finally called time on an enduring sales favourite?

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April 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Lancer
March 30, 2016

AMG action stations for GLC Coupe

March 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
AMG action stations for GLC Coupe

The GLC Coupe is set to take Mercedes in more than just a fresh SUV styling direction – it’s also apparently set to provide the basis for a very hot performance special.

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March 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC
March 25, 2016

Hardtop MX-5 a higher-flier for NZ?

March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Hardtop MX-5 a higher-flier for NZ?

As expected, Mazda has hardened up the MX-5’s roof, with a retractable solid top – a move that should also increase the car’s popularity here, the distributor believes.

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March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5
March 25, 2016

Eyes on NZ-bound new Impreza

March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Eyes on NZ-bound new Impreza

The next-generation Impreza will deliver better smarts in all areas, the New Zealand distributor assures.

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March 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza
March 24, 2016

Plug-in Prius a prime opportunity

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in Prius a prime opportunity

A version of the latest Prius that enables a function beyond the regular edition – ability to properly roam as an electric car – will soon be on New Zealand roads.

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
March 24, 2016

Colorado concepts a pointer to incoming NZ fare?

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Colorado concepts a pointer to incoming NZ fare?

A pair of Colorado-based design studies unveiled at a motor show in Thailand seem to pave the way for an impending update of current Holden fare.

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Colorado, GM, SUV
March 24, 2016

Yes to Baleno – no comment to details

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Yes to Baleno – no comment to details

Suzuki New Zealand has confirmed it is taking the Baleno but is saying no more than that

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Baleno
March 24, 2016

Final fling Falcon lives up to nametag

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Final fling Falcon lives up to nametag

The Falcon’s end is nigh – and home market media talk that the ‘nigh’ is a high will likely raise interest in the see-me-out Sprint models.

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Falcon
March 22, 2016

Benz NZ powers up PHEV push

March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Benz NZ powers up PHEV push

Previous reluctance to introduce plug-in hybrid Mercedes cars has been reversed – and we’re going to start with everything currently available.

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March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
March 22, 2016

McCaw now mates with Merc

March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
McCaw now mates with Merc

A star car for a star of sport - Richie McCaw is now a Mercedes' man

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March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
March 21, 2016

C-Class Coupe: Entry edition ticked as biggest mover

March 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
C-Class Coupe: Entry edition ticked as biggest mover

Should it surprise that most customers for the new C-Class coupe will settle for the version that provides all the style but not the most sizzle?

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March 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class
March 20, 2016

AMG edition quickens GLC pace

March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
AMG edition quickens GLC pace

An AMG edition of the GLC medium sports utility is expected to further enhance the popularity of a model already going gangbusters here.

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March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
GLC
March 20, 2016

Toyota 86 update:Spot the difference

March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota 86 update:Spot the difference

MODEST styling tweaks and mild mechanical upgrades will distinguish the 86 in its crucial mid-life update – meaning it’ll take an expert eye to pick all the tell-tales.

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March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
86
March 17, 2016

Updated Highlander a year away

March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Highlander a year away

Better efficiency and a bolder exterior are among highlights of the mid-life refresh for the Toyota Highlander, unveiled in America almost a year ahead of its New Zealand on-sale.

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March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Highlander
March 17, 2016

Airline’s star electric car a petrol

March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Airline’s star electric car a petrol

Air New Zealand's suggestion it has bought 36 ‘fully-electric’ BMW i3s as part of a sustainability push isn’t quite as it seems, the car’s distributor acknowledges.

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March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3
March 16, 2016

Speculation fuels Holden’s V8 drive

March 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Speculation fuels Holden’s V8 drive

Holden New Zealand is steering carefully around latest talk about what kind of V8-powered car – or cars – it will offer beyond 2017.

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March 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore, V8
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