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August 19, 2017

DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE lining up for NZ

August 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE lining up for NZ

Good reason why the new Aston Martin showroom that opened in Auckland yesterday has lots of room – there are plenty of new products incoming, from the brand’s first sports utility through to special project models including the Valkyrie hypercar.

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August 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Aston Martin
DBX, Valkyrie, RapideE
August 17, 2017

Aussie says no to NZ-style parallel imports

August 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Aussie says no to NZ-style parallel imports

New grey import cars? Australia won’t go there … at least in part because of what’s happened in NZ.

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August 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
August 14, 2017

Stinger silence from NZ distributor

August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stinger silence from NZ distributor

Australian openness about Kia’s exciting rear-drive sports sedan has not carried across the Tasman.

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August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Stinger
August 14, 2017

Special edition RS considered

August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Special edition RS considered

Will an extra-sharp version of the Focus RS come to NZ? The distributor is keen … but cannot yet commit.

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August 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Focus
August 11, 2017

Nice driving with Lars

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Nice driving with Lars

We went down south with BMW for a day of ice driving … that didn’t work out, but there was still opportunity to experience a cool car.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
August 11, 2017

i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
i8 Roadster has NZ release potential

An open-top i8 that will be fully unveiled next month is of interest to BMW NZ.

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August 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i8
August 09, 2017

Déjà vu for Peugeot 3008 push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Déjà vu for Peugeot 3008 push

The next-generation 3008 has arrived to lift Peugeot’s standing here

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
3008
August 09, 2017

Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

RISING Kiwi racer takes on world-famous circuit in famous Japanese sports sedan and sets stunning new record – all in all a derring-do storyline too good to ignore.

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
August 04, 2017

July provides solid new vehicle sales count

August 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
July provides solid new vehicle sales count

Kiwis haven’t had their fill of new cars yet. Another strong month of sales.

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August 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
August 02, 2017

NZ set to get hands on hands-free prep programme?

August 02, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NZ set to get hands on hands-free prep programme?

Are we ready for a big Mercedes that, through using one of the most advanced cruise control setups yet, can use sat nav data to brake for approaching corners, while the driver sits idle? The answer might well depend on the outcome of a testing programme.

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August 02, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
July 29, 2017

Takata recall notices ignored by many Kiwis

July 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Takata recall notices ignored by many Kiwis

Who’d be dumb enough to ignore a free fix for a potential airbag malfunction? Basically, a whole lot of New Zealanders.

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July 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
July 21, 2017

F performance plan for LC intrigues

July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
F performance plan for LC intrigues

Japan’s specialist media reckons the LC coupe just launched here will have an evil twin within two years. What does the head of Lexus NZ know about this?

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July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LC
July 21, 2017

New car, new badge – SS bumped for VXR

July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New car, new badge – SS bumped for VXR

Holden’s fabled SS badge is about to drive into history.

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July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
July 20, 2017

X-Class here in early 2018

July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X-Class here in early 2018

No prices yet, but Benz confirms it's high-falutin' ute will be here in force.

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July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
X-Class
July 18, 2017

Hyundai NZ mum on up-styled i30 five-door

July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai NZ mum on up-styled i30 five-door

Don’t think the i30 hatch is quite smart-looking enough? Hyundai clearly agrees, hence why they’ve added a Fastback to the family. But will it come here?

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July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30
July 17, 2017

E-Pace coming in April, Jaguar NZ says

July 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
E-Pace coming in April, Jaguar NZ says

Jaguar’s second SUV, the E-Pace, will be here at the end of the first quarter of 2018.

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July 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
E-Pace
July 15, 2017

Hyundai’s first true hottie fully hatched

July 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai’s first true hottie fully hatched

It’s got launch control, heaps of horses … and the styling of Hyundai’s i30 N is pretty good, too.

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July 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30N
July 13, 2017

Dixon driving local market Type R push

July 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Dixon driving local market Type R push

Place Kiwi Indy hero into snappy new hot hatch and point at the nation’s international-focus hillclimb.

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July 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
July 12, 2017

X3 market’s preference shift identified

July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
X3 market’s preference shift identified

Might diesel take a back seat with the new X3?

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July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3
July 06, 2017

Kona EV, hydrogen interest Hyundai NZ

July 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kona EV, hydrogen interest Hyundai NZ

The immediate national interest sparked by the Ioniq EV could be further fuelled by an electric crossover and, perhaps, a hydrogen car.

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July 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
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