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June 01, 2018

FCA brand standing reshuffle tipped

June 01, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
FCA brand standing reshuffle tipped

Big changes could be in the wind for some Fiat Chrysler marques represented here.

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June 01, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Fiat
SUVs, Fiat Chrysler
May 29, 2018

Stelvio trio lacks Q ship

May 29, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Stelvio trio lacks Q ship

The model expected to lift Alfa Romeo’s stakes here has made a quiet entrance.

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May 29, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Alfa Romeo
SUV, performance
May 24, 2018

Ranger prices announced

May 24, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger prices announced

Modest price increases will accompany the transition to facelifted versions of the country’s best-selling one-tonne ute … except if you’re buying into the new engine.

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May 24, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
one-tonne, ute
May 23, 2018

Hands on recce for a hands-off future

May 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Hands on recce for a hands-off future

An E-Class sedan that demands a driver, now touring New Zealand, is playing an important role in the development of self-driving cars for Mercedes-Benz.

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May 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
Autonomous, trial
May 22, 2018

Crash test regime’s score buy-in will continue

May 22, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Crash test regime’s score buy-in will continue

Release of latest crash testing scores turns spotlight on ANCAP.

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May 22, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
May 17, 2018

Medium, served extra hot – the GLC 63 is here.

May 17, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Medium, served extra hot – the GLC 63 is here.

Just when you thought the performance V8 era was over, Mercedes-AMG finds yet another placement for their 4.0-litre slammer.

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May 17, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG
crossover, suv, supercar
May 16, 2018

Raptor drivetrain for Wildtrak – as an option

May 16, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
 Raptor drivetrain for Wildtrak – as an option

Ford has revealed the full gambit of changes for the incoming Ranger facelift; it looks like Wildtrak hogs the best bits.

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May 16, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, ute, pickup
May 15, 2018

Mustang fans aiming for Bullitt

May 15, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Mustang fans aiming for Bullitt

Seems like there’s no shortage of Kiwis keen to play at being Steve McQueen, but will interest in the mainstream editions of Mustang deliver similar fervour?

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May 15, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
coupe, sportscar
May 14, 2018

Current drivetrain continues with Ranger update?

May 14, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Current drivetrain continues with Ranger update?

Some hints about changes coming with the update to Ford’s biggest selling model here are starting to be aired.

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May 14, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
one-tonne, utility, SUV
May 14, 2018

RS treatment for Swift

May 14, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
RS treatment for Swift

Another version of Suzuki’s popular baby.

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May 14, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
hatchback
May 13, 2018

Niro EV on wish list but mid-2019 at earliest

May 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Niro EV on wish list but mid-2019 at earliest

 

Kia NZ has its eye on an electric car superior to its Ioniq EV donor.

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May 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV, SUV, crossover
May 13, 2018

Jazz updated … just a bit

May 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Jazz updated … just a bit

The Jazz has been freshened. Honda doesn’t seem THAT excited, either.

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May 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
hatchback, facelift
May 07, 2018

Tough month for ZB, but Holden NZ staunch

May 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Tough month for ZB, but Holden NZ staunch

After a strong start in March, the Commodore has been hit by a weak second month of sale – what’s Holden NZ’s reaction?

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May 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
ZB, April, registrations
May 04, 2018

Happy joy, market stable in April

May 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Happy joy, market stable in April

 The April car registrations count is out – a slight market dip has been shrugged off and Drive Happy seems to be working for Toyota.

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May 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Miscellaneous
MIA, April
May 01, 2018

Mondeo still on NZ gameplan

May 01, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Mondeo still on NZ gameplan

The long-term future of the Ford Mondeo seems unclear following the news that its US sister model will be dropped, but the New Zealand distributor is staying calm.

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May 01, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Fusion
April 30, 2018

Same face, but new specs

April 30, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Same face, but new specs

Nothing changes up front. But New Zealand market BT-50s will soon deliver equipment upgrades.

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April 30, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
utes, Ford Ranger
April 27, 2018

‘Euro feel’ ES for NZ soon

April 27, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
‘Euro feel’ ES for NZ soon

Can a Euro edge give extra confidence to a Lexus sedan that tends to sit in the background?

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April 27, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
April 26, 2018

BMW NZ wired for iX3

April 26, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
BMW NZ wired for iX3

The iX3 points to the next BMW-badged electric car the brand hopes to release in New Zealand.

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April 26, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
SUV, EV
April 23, 2018

Special edition Tritons not run-outs

April 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Special edition Tritons not run-outs

There are 800 of one, 20 of the other – but plenty more to come afterward.

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April 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
utes, Fieldays
April 18, 2018

Tight rein on X-Class six-cylinder

April 18, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Tight rein on X-Class six-cylinder

No other brand invested in the X-Class utility is going to lay mitts on the star V6 engine – but neither is Mercedes’ hot rod division.

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April 18, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
one-tonne, ute, Navara, Amarok
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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