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July 14, 2016

NZ plugging into Aussie Mirai trial

July 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ plugging into Aussie Mirai trial

Our neighbour’s experience of living with the world’s latest hydrogen car for the next three years will provide positive feedback here, the model’s local distributor says.

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July 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Mirai
July 13, 2016

Next BT-50 to spin off Isuzu-GM project

July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Next BT-50 to spin off Isuzu-GM project

Speculation about Mazda’s next ute partner has ended – it’s a brand already in marriage with another big player.

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July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
BT-50
July 12, 2016

Kodiaq set to claw apart large SUV sector?

July 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq set to claw apart large SUV sector?

Skoda’s first big sports utility is an XL model set to go large against smaller fare, including an incoming Volkswagen.

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July 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
July 09, 2016

Heavily revised V6 key change for Pathfinder

July 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Heavily revised V6 key change for Pathfinder

The updated Nissan Pathfinder has fronted up.

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July 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Pathfinder
July 09, 2016

RAM raid confirmed – but price still being sorted

July 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
RAM raid confirmed – but price still being sorted

Dodge’s mighty RAM truck is about to headbutt its way into the New Zealand utility scene.

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July 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Dodge
RAM
July 07, 2016

Could Aston-Red Bull hypercar wing to NZ?

July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Could Aston-Red Bull hypercar wing to NZ?

What chance of Aston’s hypercar coming to New Zealand? One local brand fan might already be on the start line.

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July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Aston Martin
July 07, 2016

Ranger's run - capturing success to a T?

July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger's run - capturing success to a T?

Ranger’s remarkable dominance of the new vehicle sector continues – but is this ute now too big for Ford’s own good?

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July 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger
July 06, 2016

SVO-sorted NZ fare might include fiery F-Pace

July 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
SVO-sorted NZ fare might include fiery F-Pace

Jaguar’s just-arrived first crossover, the F-Pace, seems set to be followed by a really hot edition from the SVO performance arm.

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July 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
F-Pace
July 04, 2016

Alaskan set to lift Renault's status

July 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Alaskan set to lift Renault's status

Renault is expecting big things from the impressive-looking Alaskan utility, potentially here in mid-2017.

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July 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Alaskan
July 02, 2016

Outback head of the pack for rising Subaru NZ

July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Outback head of the pack for rising Subaru NZ

The new Outback is proving to be so popular Subaru cannot keep up with demand.

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July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
July 02, 2016

Early-2017 NZ release cited for C3

July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Early-2017 NZ release cited for C3

The next-generation Citroen C3, unveiled internationally this week and set for release here next May, will be a key driver for the brand’s bid for greater market recognition.

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July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C3
July 02, 2016

Ranger first NZ-market Ford confirmed for Sync3

July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger first NZ-market Ford confirmed for Sync3

Ford seems to seeking to synchronise - as much as possible - introduction of an improved version of its infotainment system.

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July 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger
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
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