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July 01, 2016

Toyota begins recall actions

July 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota begins recall actions

Toyota New Zealand’s recall for a fuel tank issue has been followed by another overseas.

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July 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
June 30, 2016

Cerato update runs to engine change

June 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Cerato update runs to engine change

A sharper look, change of engine and better road sense arrive with a mid-life update of the Kia Cerato

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June 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Cerato
June 30, 2016

Panamera starts with three models

June 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Panamera starts with three models

Less money, less choice – the second-generation of Porsche’s large sedan is starting small.

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June 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
Panamera
June 29, 2016

F-Pace immune from Brexit fallout

June 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
F-Pace immune from Brexit fallout

Will British car prices here alter as result of the UK’s determination to pull out of the EU? Jaguar Land Rover says anything is possible, but says the F-Pace won’t be a test case.

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June 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
F-Pace
June 28, 2016

Dirty work – and Jeep’s gotta do it!

June 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Dirty work – and Jeep’s gotta do it!

Jeep found a mucky way to celebrate 75 years of four-wheel-drive dominance, military history and outdoor adventure.

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June 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
June 25, 2016

NZ lightly touched by FCA transmission issue?

June 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ lightly touched by FCA transmission issue?

NZ owners of Jeep’s biggest model seem set to escape a huge recall over a transmission issue, but some Chrysler 300s might be affected.

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June 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
June 24, 2016

Toyota EV push starts with pre-loved Prius

June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota EV push starts with pre-loved Prius

A version of the Prius that enables a function beyond the regular edition – that is, ability to roam much further as an electric car – will soon be on New Zealand roads, but the sales strategy has a twist.

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

‘Compatriot’ no softy says Jeep’s NZ man

June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
‘Compatriot’ no softy says Jeep’s NZ man

The next Jeep for New Zealand will do the job of two incumbents - and do it better, the distributor asserts.

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June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
June 24, 2016

Stomping Grand Cherokee Hellcat a go for NZ?

June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Stomping Grand Cherokee Hellcat a go for NZ?

The most powerful Jeep ever created has been cited for NZ use - but only a lucky few will get to experience it.

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June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
June 22, 2016

Rear-drive Everest unconfirmed for NZ

June 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive Everest unconfirmed for NZ

The Everest sports utility is going rear-wheel-drive. But whether that model comes to NZ is not yet clear.

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June 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest
June 21, 2016

Amon and GT40 for Pebble Beach?

June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Amon and GT40 for Pebble Beach?

Chris Amon can still reunite with the fabulous Ford GT40 he took to Le Mans victory in 1966.

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June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
GT40
June 21, 2016

BMW PHEV strategy well-grounded

June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
BMW PHEV strategy well-grounded

BMW New Zealand's boss explains how it plans to sell its plug-in electric versions of popular mainstream models.

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June 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
June 18, 2016

Rolls’ ‘future car’ driven by mascot

June 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Rolls’ ‘future car’ driven by mascot

BMW turned 100 this year and as part of the celebrations it has been unveiling forward-looking concepts – today it’s the Vision Next 100, a future Rolls-Royce.

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June 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Rolls Royce
June 16, 2016

Kiwi interest in Volvo factory pick-up programme

June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi interest in Volvo factory pick-up programme

Keen on picking up your new car direct from a factory halfway around the globe?

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June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
June 16, 2016

Chris Amon: Le Mans – 1966 and 2016

June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Chris Amon: Le Mans – 1966 and 2016

It was his greatest race – and one of Ford’s as well. Which is why this weekend at Le Mans will be a massive Blue Oval celebration. One without Chris Amon, but he’s not downbeat.

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June 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
GT40
June 15, 2016

F-Pace inquiry resets usual pre-launch interest, Jag says

June 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
F-Pace inquiry resets usual pre-launch interest, Jag says

Kiwi interest in Jaguar’s first sports utility model has heartened the local distributor.

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June 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
F-Pace
June 14, 2016

Extra-verve Vitara here

June 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Extra-verve Vitara here

The Vitara was already a good thing. Addition of a turbo engine makes it better.

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June 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara
June 11, 2016

Swift solution for incoming Baleno

June 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Swift solution for incoming Baleno

The car’s all-new, the drivetrain not so much: Suzuki NZ has decided to tailor the incoming Baleno hatchback without its star engine – and it doubts customers will be concerned.

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June 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Baleno
June 10, 2016

All around the world with Holden

June 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
All around the world with Holden

Holden’s new model push seems set to include even more sports utility and crossover cars than has already been cited.

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June 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
June 10, 2016

Xtreme concept is one in a million – maybe more

June 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Xtreme concept is one in a million – maybe more

The Colorado Xtreme coming to Fieldays next week is more than just a beaut ute – Holden is calling it the most valuable vehicle it has ever brought to NZ.

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June 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Colorado
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