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June 10, 2022

Model Y priced, here in August

June 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Model Y priced, here in August

Aiming at Koreans, no seven-seat option for compact crossover.

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June 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6
June 09, 2022

Focus back on Tesla ‘autonomy’

June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Focus back on Tesla ‘autonomy’

Expert advice remains firm: Those ‘autopilot’ and ‘full self drive’ tags are steering wide of the mark.

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June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Technology, Tesla
AutoPilot, Autonomy, Full Self Drive, Elon Musk, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y
June 09, 2022

NZ has A-list standing for Polestar 3

June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 NZ has A-list standing for Polestar 3

Local distributor will ensure Kiwis are on pole for exciting electric SUV.

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June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar NZ, Giltrap Group, electric, EV
June 08, 2022

Scoutline? Think rugged for the smooth

June 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Scoutline? Think rugged for the smooth

The cub in Skoda’s crossover family is first to sport this new ‘Scout lite’ designation.

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June 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Skoda NZ, Kamiq, Scoutline, Scout
June 07, 2022

Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

Software fix will keep Ioniq 5 and EV6 in place when in Park.

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June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, KIA
Ioniq 5, EV6, recall, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
June 06, 2022

BYD close to NZ release?

June 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BYD close to NZ release?

Latest movements by budget brand suggests entry might be soon.

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June 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
BYD NZ, Yuan Plus, Atto 3, Nexport
June 03, 2022

$15k price hike for Corvette

June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
$15k price hike for Corvette

GMSV cites challenges across the supply chain process, as well as other economic considerations.

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June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, GMSV NZ, C8
June 03, 2022

Four ANCAP stars for Palisade

June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Four ANCAP stars for Palisade

NZ-accredited assessor notes revised edition en route to NZ might do better than original format put to test.

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June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Palisade, ANCAP, crash testing
June 02, 2022

PHEV push with new GLC

June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV push with new GLC

NZ provision yet to be announced.

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June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, PHEV, Mercedes Benz NZ
June 02, 2022

Mitsubishi, Toyota speak to sales stoush

June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi, Toyota speak to sales stoush

Rival CEOs each expressing confidence as latest counts land.

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June 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry, Mitsubishi, Toyota
Registrations, May, Hilux, Outlander, Eclipse Cross, Neeraj Lala, Daniel Cook
June 01, 2022

BMW’s new baby electric big on fizz

June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BMW’s new baby electric big on fizz

New battery-dedicated X1 maintains sports activity look and feel with effervescent edge.

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June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X1, BMW NZ, electric, xDrive30
June 01, 2022

Lexus RX goes to PHEV, but not for NZ

June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus RX goes to PHEV, but not for NZ

Local market sticking with mild hybrid editions.

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June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
Hybrid, Lexus New Zealand, PHEV
June 01, 2022

AMG One brings F1 flavour and 792kW wallop!

June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
AMG One brings F1 flavour and 792kW wallop!

Mercedes hypercar has been revealed … and it delivers on every promise

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June 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
AMG One, Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Hypercar
May 28, 2022

Clear road for updated Polestar 2

May 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Clear road for updated Polestar 2

Improvements and alterations, but prices have risen.

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May 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar NZ, Polestar 2
May 26, 2022

Electric ‘Kombi’ confirmed for 2023

May 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric ‘Kombi’ confirmed for 2023

Factory has sorted NZ market build schedule for I.D.Buzz.

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May 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan PHEV, VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards
May 24, 2022

Sunrise soon for Solterra

May 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sunrise soon for Solterra

First examples of groundbreaking Subaru electric will be here this year for show and tell, though on-sale cannot start before 2023.

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May 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, WRX, Wallis Dumper, EV, Clean Car, Subaru NZ
May 23, 2022

Muscular turbo Outback confirmed for NZ

May 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Muscular turbo Outback confirmed for NZ

A muscular turbo performance engine is coming to the Outback by year-end.

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May 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback 2.4T, turbocharger, Subaru NZ, Wallis Dumper
May 22, 2022

M4 CSL’s singular status literal in NZ?

May 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
M4 CSL’s singular status literal in NZ?

The fastest M car is coming to NZ. Is it is set to be too good to risk putting on the road?

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May 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M4 CSL, BMW, BMW NZ, Nurburgring
May 19, 2022

Three still counts in NZ

May 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Three still counts in NZ

Sedans and a single wagon comprise updated range arriving late year.

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May 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
3-Series, BMW NZ
May 18, 2022

Zoe zapped but more electrics en route … one day

May 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Zoe zapped but more electrics en route … one day

Renault NZ explains why it has had to drop its only electric car and lends insight into potential future alternates.

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May 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Zoe, Renault NZ, Sam Waller, ANCAP, Megane e-tech, Koleos, EV, Arkana
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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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