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September 01, 2017

Good and bad to ‘stripper’ go-fast Golfs

September 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Good and bad to ‘stripper’ go-fast Golfs

VW is building performance Golfs that strip out the fancy gear and simply focus on the grunt. So why is VW NZ so wary?

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September 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf
August 29, 2017

Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Updated i3 fast tracking to NZ

It’s ‘s’ for sport, but in a small way, in respect to a new i3 edition arriving soon to head the revised model line.

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August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3
August 29, 2017

T-Roc unlikely to roll in before 2019

August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
T-Roc unlikely to roll in before 2019

Ready to Roc? Volkswagen’s new compact crossover is looking smart for a high potential sales sector … but we’re going to have to be patient.

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August 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc
August 25, 2017

Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

Hyundai has announced a traydeck … and though it's not quite like a one-tonne ute, Hyundai NZ wouldn't say no.

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August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
August 24, 2017

M5: Early 2018 entry cited

August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
M5: Early 2018 entry cited

Waiting for the M5 makes fans’ hearts grow fonder, BMW NZ says.

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August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5
August 23, 2017

C3 hatch to be followed by adventure format linkedin facebook Pinterest tumblr Google+

August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
C3 hatch to be followed by adventure format  linkedin facebook Pinterest tumblr Google+

Another Citroen bid to gain extra local market traction focuses on the wee C3 – in hatch form now and an elevated crossover arriving next year.

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August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C3
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
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