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May 05, 2017

Hitting an ohm run

May 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hitting an ohm run

This week MotoringNetwork joined a crusade for freedom from the shackles of fossil fuel … Leading the Charge, a nationwide road trip promoting the benefits of electric vehicle ownership, also provided opportunity to stretch the legs of three key new EVs.

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May 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
April 29, 2017

Driver fun comes first, Mazda high-up insists

April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Driver fun comes first, Mazda high-up insists

Mazda is planning a whole new technology push, including a second generation of its SkyActiv tech. Where does the new CX-5 fit in?

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April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5
April 28, 2017

Product, people powering rising Mazda NZ

April 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Product, people powering rising Mazda NZ

The man who has guided Mazda New Zealand from being an almost niche marque to a big time brand looks back on his career on the day of his retirement.

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April 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
April 27, 2017

NZ-bound Type R a ring master

April 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Type R a ring master

The hottest version of the incoming Civic hatchback is landing with an impressive credential.

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April 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic
April 22, 2017

Subaru NZ starting hybrid drive

April 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru NZ starting hybrid drive

Something new in something soon to be old … that’s the recipe for an enticing Subaru hybrid car display in Wellington.

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April 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
April 21, 2017

High hopes for refreshed NX

April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
High hopes for refreshed NX

The mid-life update for the smallest Lexus crossover has been revealed.

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April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
NX
April 21, 2017

C5 Aircross earmarked for NZ

April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
C5 Aircross earmarked for NZ

New Zealand’s best-selling electric car is no longer without a direct rival … but when the new foil arrives is anyone’s guess.

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April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C5
April 20, 2017

Sonata updates to eight speed auto

April 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sonata updates to eight speed auto

A new transmission and extra tech are promised with a refreshed Hyundai Sonata.

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April 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Sonata
April 19, 2017

Kiwis hot for juiced-up Jeep

April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwis hot for juiced-up Jeep

Still a year away from NZ, the world’s most potent SUV has already set to internet ablaze locally.

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April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
April 19, 2017

NZ desired Genesis sports utility breaks cover

April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NZ desired Genesis sports utility breaks cover

Hyundai’s high-brow Genesis brand has finally signalled interest in providing the sports utility the New Zealand distributor has been crying out for.

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April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Genesis
April 17, 2017

Crown fleet starts diesel-electric showdown

April 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Crown fleet starts diesel-electric showdown

Government’s desire to take its electric car charge to the very top has sparked a trial of a special version of its favoured VIP limo.

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April 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
740Le
April 12, 2017

Private buyer push for new crossover

April 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Private buyer push for new crossover

Will genuine customer desire, rather than need for discounting, fuel the cheeky C-HR compact’s sale? Toyota New Zealand seems to be expressing confidence.

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April 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
April 11, 2017

Trackhawk for NZ roads and tracks

April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Trackhawk for NZ roads and tracks

The world’s most potent SUV is cited for NZ release in 2018.

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April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Trackhawk
April 11, 2017

Updated Outback a 2018 release for NZ

April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outback a 2018 release for NZ

Improvements to the Outback have been revealed – but Kiwis will be waiting a year to experience them.

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April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
April 08, 2017

Tesla not on EV road trip

April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla not on EV road trip

The Tesla owner group will again be on a country-wide EV road tip starting soon – but the brand itself is steering clear.

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April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
April 08, 2017

Kona: Hyundai’s tasty little bean coming

April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kona: Hyundai’s tasty little bean coming

Wake up and smell the coffee … Hyundai New Zealand has begun talking about the Kona, its impending entrant into the small sports utility segment.

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April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
April 07, 2017

Coupe push continues despite SUV swing

April 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Coupe push continues despite SUV swing

More spec, sharpened prices but fewer variants and a lower volume expectation – it’s the new A5 and S5.

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April 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A5, S5
April 06, 2017

Dirt-tuned Commodore Tourer V6 only

April 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Dirt-tuned Commodore Tourer V6 only

The high-riding, all-terrain version of the next Commodore has been revealed.

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April 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
April 05, 2017

New vehicle sales boom continues

April 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New vehicle sales boom continues

New vehicle registrations counts are out and … well, surely you can guess the rest?

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April 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
April 04, 2017

Fortuner, Hilux prices cut

April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner, Hilux prices cut

A price realignment that seems to have been in effect for the Fortuner since late last year has now become permanent.

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April 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner, Hilux
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