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March 02, 2022

First all-electric Jeep out next year

March 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
First all-electric Jeep out next year

What NZ market opportunity for compact battery-dedicated SUV?

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March 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
electric, EV, Stellantis, Ateco
March 01, 2022

Everest ascends to higher peak ratings

March 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Everest ascends to higher peak ratings

The Ranger-derived seven-seater can now be had with more punch, more pull, more plush.

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March 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest, Ranger, T6, Ford NZ
March 01, 2022

Juke picks up electric beat

March 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Juke picks up electric beat

Hybrid drivetrain for Nissan’s smallest crossover.

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March 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Juke, hybrid, Nissan NZ, X-Trail, Qashqai
February 28, 2022

Corvette incentive for Holden owners

February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Corvette incentive for Holden owners

There’s chance to win an American legend by supporting a departed Aussie great.

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February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
General Motors, GMSV, Holden
Holden, GMSV, AC Delco
February 25, 2022

Range Rover pricing for NZ starts lower, peaks higher

February 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Range Rover pricing for NZ starts lower, peaks higher

The entry price has lowered, but every tag is a telephone number

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February 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Range Rover, Velar, Evoque, PHEV, EV, Steve Kenchington
February 25, 2022

Morgan’s prime number returns

February 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Morgan’s prime number returns

Super 3 is true to history, yet a fully fresh start.

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February 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Morgan
Super 3, Malvern, three-wheeler, Aero 8
February 24, 2022

Interactive digital showroom opens

February 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Interactive digital showroom opens

Auckland mall home to country’s first digital car sales space.

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February 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Giltrap Group, Porsche, Polestar, Shaun Summerfield
February 23, 2022

Late year entry for X-Trail

February 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Late year entry for X-Trail

Announcement confirms Pro Pilot assists are included.

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February 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nissan, X-Trail, Qashqai, Pro Pilot
February 22, 2022

Raptor hottie likely to feel CO2 penalty burn

February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Raptor hottie likely to feel CO2 penalty burn

Performance petrol set to land as country ramps up for more change in environmental considerations

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February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ranger Raptor, Clean Car Standard, emissions, economy, penalties
February 22, 2022

Raptor revealed: Twin turbo, six-cylinders … and petrol

February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Raptor revealed: Twin turbo, six-cylinders … and petrol

Ford’s flagship now even more of a performance demon with adoption of US-sourced powerplant.

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February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Raptor, biturbo diesel, biturbo petrol V6, EcoBoost, Bronco, hot hatch
February 21, 2022

Atto 3 spearheads budget brand push

February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 spearheads budget brand push

Will NZ also see first BYD offer to Australia?

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February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, Nexport, Blade, MG, Tesla
February 21, 2022

Amarok speaks to VW-specific styling angle

February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok speaks to VW-specific styling angle

Car design influences attach easily to new ute

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February 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford
Amarok, VW NZ, Ford NZ, Ranger, V6, Bronco, Raptor
February 19, 2022

Ioniq 5 named NZ Car of the Year

February 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 named NZ Car of the Year

Motoring Writers’ award for five-seater under spotlight for potential update.

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February 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Alfa Romeo, Hyundai, Industry, NZ Car of the Year
NZ Car of the Year, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Hyundai NZ, Chris Blair, Richard Edwards, Peter Greenslade Trophy
February 17, 2022

Seven-chair Jeep here mid-year

February 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Seven-chair Jeep here mid-year

The Grand Cherokee L hits new territory … except with powertrain choice.

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February 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Grand Cherokee L, Ateco, Pentastar
February 16, 2022

Hot EQE adds to Mercedes electric onslaught

February 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hot EQE adds to Mercedes electric onslaught

Performance edition set to add fizz to a swathe of impending electric introductions from the world’s oldest car maker.

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February 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
EQ, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQE, EQS, EQB, EQV, EQA
February 14, 2022

Impending LX set to offer richer pickings?

February 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Impending LX set to offer richer pickings?

Two powertrains, three trim levels … lavish provision for Aus suggests a wealth of choice for Kiwi market editions.

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February 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LX, Andrew Davis, V6, GR Sport, F Sport, Ultra Luxury
February 14, 2022

Smart headlights, fingerprint security and a big screen – it’s the ‘connected’ C-Class

February 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Smart headlights, fingerprint security and a big screen – it’s the ‘connected’ C-Class

Smart headlights, fingerprint security and a big screen – it’s the ‘connected’ C-Class

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February 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class, Mercedes Benz NZ, MBUX, WiFi, C200, C300, C350e
February 11, 2022

Raging Raptor takes to desert skies

February 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Raging Raptor takes to desert skies

Listen closely: Ford Europe has released a teaser clip of the next Ranger Raptor being hammered around a rally course.

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February 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor, Ford NZ
February 11, 2022

Closed lips on Mercedes’ open secret

February 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Closed lips on Mercedes’ open secret

Consolidation of the C, E and S Class coupe and cabriolet models into a single replacement car seems confirmed – but Benz locally is steering clear of comment.

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February 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes Benz
E-Class, C-Class, S-Class, Lance Bennett, Mercedes Benz NZ
February 09, 2022

Change at the top for BMW NZ

February 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Change at the top for BMW NZ

BMW NZ has a new managing director, the fourth in a decade.

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February 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW NZ, BMW Group, MINI, Adam Shaver, Karol Abrasowicz-Madej
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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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