Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
117477109.jpg
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

News and Car Reviews - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Latest News

December 13, 2022

Synth beat for Mazda’s classic

December 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Synth beat for Mazda’s classic

Updates to MX-5 synch with e-fuel breakthrough.

Read More
December 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5, e-fuel, Mazda NZ, KPC
December 08, 2022

Five stars for LDV Mifa 9, four for Fiat 500e

December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Five stars for LDV Mifa 9, four for Fiat 500e

Electric models’ crash test performances assessed by ANCAP.

Read More
December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Fiat, LDV
ANCAP, Mifa 9, 500e, Fiat, LDV, crash test, five stars, four stars
December 08, 2022

China-sourced Cupra Tavascan a Spanish step for NZ

December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
China-sourced Cupra Tavascan a Spanish step for NZ

The most stylistically vibrant mainstream VW Group brand will have two cars on the new electric-pure MEB platform for Kiwi consumption. Dios mio!

Read More
December 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
James Yates, Cupra Born, Cupra Tavascan, VW Group, ID.3, ID.4, Audi Q4
December 07, 2022

Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

Skoda NZ nails down a release schedule of sorts – but has steered clear of confirming what’s coming and exactly when.

Read More
December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, Superb
December 07, 2022

Super S-Class steers clear of NZ

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Super S-Class steers clear of NZ

Overseas’ travel is required to experience the appeal of 1430Nm of torque.

Read More
December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
S-Class, S63, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQS AMG 53
December 07, 2022

Ioniq 5 N hotshot teased

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N hotshot teased

Brand divulges more about electric sizzler with promo video here.

Read More
December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5 N, Namyang, Nurburgring, Hyundai NZ, i20N, i30N, KonaN, Kia EV6 GT
December 06, 2022

Toyota tempts with GR ‘by the hour’

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota tempts with GR ‘by the hour’

Hotshot models add spice to environment-minded mobility trial choices.

Read More
December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
December 06, 2022

Audi Q4 line-up, pricing sorted

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q4 line-up, pricing sorted

Two body styles, two trims, two drivetrain options.

Read More
December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4, MEB, Audi NZ, quattro, e-tron, Advanced, S-Line
December 06, 2022

Yaris Cross joins GR Sport team

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Yaris Cross joins GR Sport team

Smart styling changes and a firmer suspension tune touted.

Read More
December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Yaris Cross GR Sport, Toyota NZ, GR Sport, Gazoo Racing
December 06, 2022

Hyundai collars Police EV duty

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai collars Police EV duty

Kona and Ioniq 5 favoured for non-operational use.

Read More
December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
December 06, 2022

Electric interest up, but utes still dominant choice

December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric interest up, but utes still dominant choice

November new vehicle stats show Ranger set for a fifth year on top.

Read More
December 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Motor Industry Association, Ford NZ, Toyota NZ, Ranger, Hilux, Tesla NZ, Model Y, Registrations, November
December 05, 2022

ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
ID.3 update addresses original’s shortcomings

The reason why VW NZ has chosen to take the brand’s entry electric once it has been refreshed seems logical.

Read More
December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, VW New Zealand, ID.Buzz
December 05, 2022

Hydrogen fuel cell Hilux in development

December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hydrogen fuel cell Hilux in development

Toyota-backed project has government funding.

Read More
December 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
December 02, 2022

New sports utility for Honda NZ’s electric push?

December 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New sports utility for Honda NZ’s electric push?

Does talk of Civic-based product raise potential for ZR-V?

Read More
December 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
ZR-V, Civic, CR-V, e:HEV, electric, Honda NZ
December 01, 2022

Electric Astra on local Opel ‘must-have’ list

December 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Astra on local Opel ‘must-have’ list

Production begins in mid-2023 and hope is NZ will be a priority market.

Read More
December 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
November 30, 2022

Ranger pushes plush with Platinum trim

November 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger pushes plush with Platinum trim

Latest version of Ford’s top-selling ute will be a limited edition here.

Read More
November 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ranger Platinum, V6, Raptor, Ford NZ, Simon Rutherford
November 29, 2022

Neighbour’s CX-60 preview lends NZ insight

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Neighbour’s CX-60 preview lends NZ insight

Australia’s extra-early announcement of Mazda’s plush SUV gives a good idea of what the NZ distributor can snare.

Read More
November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, six-cylinder, petrol, diesel, CX-5
November 29, 2022

Electric buzz at rural fest

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric buzz at rural fest

Electric can be a sore point for farmers, but a major Fieldays’ backer is showing them the way regardless.

Read More
November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, E-GMP
November 29, 2022

Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ intent on setting local industry pace on CO2 reduction

Local boss says his brand needs to set ambitious goals in its response to climate change.

Read More
November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
CO2, Clean Car, Lala, Let's Go Places, Palmerston North, emissions, life cycle
November 28, 2022

Clean Car brings opportunity for LDV, distributor contends

November 28, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Clean Car brings opportunity for LDV, distributor contends

Electric models key to steering clear of CO2 tax impact, GLMD explains.

Read More
November 28, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
LDV
Great Lake Motor Distributors, Andrew Bayliss, LVD, e-T60, Mifa 9, SsangYong
  • Previous
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

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.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE



250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Extra effort by China brands
Apr 14, 2026
Extra effort by China brands
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
First Drive
Trayed deal: How closely related ARE Navara and Triton?
Apr 1, 2026
Trayed deal: How closely related ARE Navara and Triton?
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
Tested
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful
Apr 14, 2026
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill
Apr 8, 2026
Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black
Mar 31, 2026
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge
Mar 11, 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Tesla Model Y Performance road test review: Letter perfect
Mar 6, 2026
Tesla Model Y Performance road test review: Letter perfect
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
MG IM6 Performance road test review: Mensa in motion
Feb 26, 2026
MG IM6 Performance road test review: Mensa in motion
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova
Feb 19, 2026
Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs
Feb 9, 2026
VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
MG HS Essence Super Hybrid road test review: Does this ‘ultimate reach’ edition go far enough?
Jan 29, 2026
MG HS Essence Super Hybrid road test review: Does this ‘ultimate reach’ edition go far enough?
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
VW Tayron R-Line road test review: No slumming on the school run
Jan 23, 2026
VW Tayron R-Line road test review: No slumming on the school run
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png