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December 01, 2021

Updated Karoq earmarked for mid-2022 availability

December 01, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Karoq earmarked for mid-2022 availability

Styling updates, improvements to the driver assistance and infotainment tech, more sustainable materials inside and better aerodynamics to improve efficiency from a revised engine line-up.

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December 01, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq, Skoda NZ, CarPlay, Android Auto, Rodney Gillard
November 30, 2021

M set to spark electric assault in 2022?

November 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
M set to spark electric assault in 2022?

Performance marque’s half century celebration expected to deliver a big battery-dedicated surprise.

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November 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M, BMW NZ, i4 M50, Markus Flasch
November 29, 2021

Nissan amps up electric push

November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan amps up electric push

By the end of this decade Nissan’s electric car park will be full to bursting.

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November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nisan NZ, Amibition 2030, Chill-Out, Surf-Out, Max-Out, Hang-Out
November 29, 2021

Is this NZ’s next Civic hatch?

November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Is this NZ’s next Civic hatch?

The neighbour’s showing off their latest new car – and it could look just like the one coming to Kiwi driveways.

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November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic, Honda NZ
November 29, 2021

Monster RAM to be Hellcat’s final roar?

November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Monster RAM to be Hellcat’s final roar?

Next year’s RAM 1500 TRX seems set to be a last chance opportunity for the renowned ‘Hellcat’ supercharged 6.7-litre V8.

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November 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM
Ateco, Jeep, RAM, TRX, 1500, 3500
November 26, 2021

Hyundai NZ goes heavy with hydrogen

November 26, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai NZ goes heavy with hydrogen

Fuel cell big rigs are the future, brand proposes, but commercial availability is still years away.

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November 26, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Xcient, Hyundai NZ, fuel cell, FCEV, BEV
November 25, 2021

New Niro’s renovation revelation

November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
New Niro’s renovation revelation

Concept-inspired looks, innovative Green tech … and a new use for old wall coverings.

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November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Nio, Kia New Zealand, Seoul, Hyundai Group
November 25, 2021

Ranger V6 rocks, VW boss says

November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger V6 rocks, VW boss says

Grunty V6, a sophisticated full-time all-wheel-drive – indication elements keeping the current Volkswagen Amarok in high regard here will be adopted by the next-gen Ford Ranger has thrilled VW’s local boss.

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November 25, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford
Amarok, Ranger, VW NZ, Ford NZ
November 24, 2021

Smarter, sharper new-gen Ranger revealed

November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Smarter, sharper new-gen Ranger revealed

Six-cylinder oomph, high-tech features and a smarter deck design are coming for the best-selling ute.

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November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, T6, pallet, V6, turbodiesel, ute
November 24, 2021

MG warranty extended, pricing sorted

November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
MG warranty extended, pricing sorted

China’s ‘British’ brand puts a stake in the ground.

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November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
Warranty, pricing, Peter Ciao
November 24, 2021

NZ outside full electric Mitsi’s range

November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
NZ outside full electric Mitsi’s range

Background to the Airtrek, a five-seat SUV with claimed 500km-plus capability, likely explains why it’s a ‘want, can’t have’ EV choice.

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November 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Airtrek, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV, EV
November 23, 2021

Kodiaq update narrows powertrain, fuel type choice

November 23, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq update narrows powertrain, fuel type choice

Diesel has gone, plug-in hybrid won’t figure with impending facelift models.

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November 23, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Skoda NZ, diesel, petrol, PHEV
November 22, 2021

Genesis’ local electric push strengthened

November 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Genesis’ local electric push strengthened

Now Hyundai’s high-brow division has three battery-pure products as potential candidates for local sale.

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November 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Genesis, Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, Genesis, GV
November 19, 2021

Electric feel to 2021 NZ Car Of The Year

November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Electric feel to 2021 NZ Car Of The Year

All but one of the 10 finalists are electric-assisted to some degree and the other delivers zappy performance.

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November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
NZ Car of the Year
NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, NZCOTY, Audi RS e-tron GT, Ford Escape, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia Sorento, Mazda MX-30, Mercedes Benz EQA, Peugeot e-208, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Highlander, Toyota GR Yaris
November 19, 2021

Plate loss risk for Hilux

November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Plate loss risk for Hilux

A dodgy fixture could result in the one-tonner losing its rear number plate.

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November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
November 19, 2021

Karoq refresh hints at sharpened styling direction

November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Karoq refresh hints at sharpened styling direction

Visual, tech tune-up anticipated for this medium model

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November 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq, Kodiaq, Skoda NZ
November 18, 2021

Kia’s big number at LA

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s big number at LA

Unsurprisingly the EV9 isn’t too far removed from a certain other in the spotlight.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 7, Kia NZ, E-GMP
November 18, 2021

Electric-assisted Outlander priced for rebate

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-assisted Outlander priced for rebate

Three versions are coming but exactly when remains a mystery.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Outlander PHEV, Nissan, battery, EV
November 18, 2021

500 electric confirmed for NZ

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
500 electric confirmed for NZ

Local market push will start with refreshed petrol cars with gen three electric arriving later in 2022.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Fiat
500, 500 EV, Ateco Group, Sarah Williams
November 18, 2021

Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

Massive electric sports utility sister ship to Ioniq 5 is fully revealed.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 6
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