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January 05, 2018

Toyota, Lexus commits to electric future

January 05, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota, Lexus commits to electric future

Confirmation out of Japan about Toyota’s electric vehicle programme cements preceding views expressed by the NZ market boss.

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January 05, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
January 03, 2018

Top tips for photographing cars

January 03, 2018/ Lewis Gardner
Top tips for photographing cars

‘How do I take better car photos?’ It’s a simple question that pro photographer and car nut Lewis Gardner has embraced with this feature.

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January 03, 2018/ Lewis Gardner/
Miscellaneous
Photography
December 15, 2017

Benz boss eyes more growth after third year on top

December 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Benz boss eyes more growth after third year on top

Mercedes has claimed the NZ luxury sector for the third successive year – and it’s looking to 2018 being just as good.

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December 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
December 13, 2017

Aus insight into NZ Commodore plan

December 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Aus insight into NZ Commodore plan

Unveiling of Australian market ZB Commodore specs and pricing surely gives Kiwis a good idea of what we are in for.

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December 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
December 12, 2017

Kodiaq claims 2017 NZ COTY

December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq claims 2017 NZ COTY

The New Zealand Car of the Year award goes to a brilliant first effort sports utility.

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December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
December 12, 2017

Jeep NZ predicting much higher sales trails in 2018

December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Jeep NZ predicting much higher sales trails in 2018

Compass, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and the new Wrangler – together they represent the single-largest new product push by Jeep in New Zealand.

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December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
December 11, 2017

Autumn entry, sub-$200k sticker for M5

December 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Autumn entry, sub-$200k sticker for M5

The new BMW M5 is the performance driver’s dream – more of everything for less.

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December 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5
December 06, 2017

Big hopes for three-row RX

December 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Big hopes for three-row RX

New Zealand appears to be among the first export markets for something new from Lexus, a seven-seater edition of the popular RX.

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December 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
RX
December 04, 2017

New vehicle rego count set to hit fresh high

December 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New vehicle rego count set to hit fresh high

A fresh highest-ever count for new vehicle registrations in a calendar year is coming, the previous record – last year’s tally – having been exceeded.

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December 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
December 04, 2017

Toyota’s ‘tech tsunami’ starter still a no-show

December 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota’s ‘tech tsunami’ starter still a no-show

With the world’s car brands racing toward an electric future, why is it that Toyota New Zealand is still troubled getting latest current tech to the local start line?

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December 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
November 28, 2017

Harder looks for Hilux - but what about hi-po punch?

November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Harder looks for Hilux - but what about hi-po punch?

Hardened looks and off-roading ability is coming for Hilux – but will it ever take the high-performance route favoured by rival brands?

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November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
November 28, 2017

Ateca push a matter of ‘see it go’?

November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Ateca push a matter of ‘see it go’?

Is this the best SEAT in the house? The local distributor for VW’s Spanish brand announces its ace model.

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November 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Seat
Ateca
November 25, 2017

NX smartens up for 2018

November 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NX smartens up for 2018

A mid-life refresh has come for the smallest Lexus SUV.

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November 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
NX
November 23, 2017

Top safety score for incoming Camry

November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Top safety score for incoming Camry

Camry faithful are set to see a new-gen model with more safety and comfort features than ever before.

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November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry
November 22, 2017

SEAT sneaks in Ibiza ahead of donor VW

November 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
SEAT sneaks in Ibiza ahead of donor VW

Chance to see the next-gen VW Polo starts with the SEAT Ibiza.

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November 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Seat
Ibiza
November 20, 2017

Endura set to spawn a family

November 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Endura set to spawn a family

The ST-Line is first. But others will follow – so assures Ford NZ in respect to its new sports utility, the Endura.

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November 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Endura
November 16, 2017

If it ain’t Aussie, it ain’t Holden says biggest NZ fan

November 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
If it ain’t Aussie, it ain’t Holden says biggest NZ fan

The colouful figure behind the largest private collection of Holden cars and memorabilia on the weekend has a confession – his interest in Lion-badged product is quite specific.

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November 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
November 14, 2017

Shortened life expectancy for next Commodore?

November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Shortened life expectancy for next Commodore?

Opel’s new owner appears to have just dropped a bombshell about the ZB Commodore – and the news ain’t good. We seek reaction from Holden NZ’s boss.

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November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
November 14, 2017

GM’s Bolt EV cited for NZ sale

November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
GM’s Bolt EV cited for NZ sale

Holden wants to rejoin the electric car game – and it has a plan that’s straight out of left field.

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November 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Bolt
November 11, 2017

Workhorse X-Class prices disclosed

November 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Workhorse X-Class prices disclosed

How much will you pay for a ‘premium’ pickup? Mercedes is starting to answer that question.

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November 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
X-Class
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