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February 09, 2023

Biofuel decision welcomed by trade, distributors

February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Biofuel decision welcomed by trade, distributors

Blending plant-based fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport accepted as too costly.

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February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
biofuel, Motor Industry Association, Motor Trade Association, Marsden Point, eathanol, hydrogen
February 09, 2023

Refreshed X5 and X6 unveiled

February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Refreshed X5 and X6 unveiled

 More smarts and an improved performance from the plug-in hybrid drivetrain are among highlights of 2023 refresh.

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February 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 07, 2023

Z06 news has a sting for Kiwi fans

February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Z06 news has a sting for Kiwi fans

The car is being built in right-hand-drive and there’s one with the national distributor. That’s the good news. Nothing more, at this stage.

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February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, Z06, C8, V8, GMSV
February 06, 2023

AMG's V8 farewell continues

February 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
AMG's V8 farewell continues

Three Final Edition models announced.

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February 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 03, 2023

Vehicle sales slide in January

February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Vehicle sales slide in January

Utes still the top choice, BYD topped fully electric sector, but business sector is battening down.

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February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, registrations, January, Toyota Hilux, Toyota NZ, Ford NZ, Ford Ranger, David Crawford
February 03, 2023

Turbo Outback lands, prices climb

February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Turbo Outback lands, prices climb

Subaru NZ ratchets up Clean Car price impact comment

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February 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 02, 2023

Hilux top of mind as TNZ rejoices strong January

February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux top of mind as TNZ rejoices strong January

Ute’s sale performance shared on day of explosive report about how long it will remain in production.

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February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, Toyota NZ, Drive.com.au, Lala, Prangnell
February 02, 2023

Skoda, Nissan going hot in extreme cold

February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda, Nissan going hot in extreme cold

Big chill feats involving brands’ Enyaq and Ariya electrics.

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February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan, Skoda
Ariya, Enyaq iV, electric, Skoda NZ, Nissan NZ, ice, drifting, South Pole, North Pole
February 01, 2023

CX-90 hits for six for engine choice and luxury

February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
CX-90 hits for six for engine choice and luxury

Mazda’s new flagship sports utility wagon delivers showboat appeal

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February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, Mazda NZ, CX-60, CX-9, SUV
February 01, 2023

Significant tweaks for GLE

February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Significant tweaks for GLE

A mid-life freshen for Mercedes’ popular sports utility lends visual, technical change to Coupe and wagon editions.

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February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
GLE, PHEV, hybrid, AMG 53
February 01, 2023

Blue day for charity

February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Blue day for charity

Fords from all eras and source markets – some seldom seen in public - will be on display at a brand-pure show in Canterbury in February.

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February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
January 31, 2023

Quelle shock: Five new EVs by 2025

January 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Quelle shock: Five new EVs by 2025

Peugeot’s e-Lion plan has electrifying impact on NZ-relevant models.

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January 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308, 208, e-308, e-208, 3008, Peugeot NZ, Inception, Alex Devilliers
January 30, 2023

Second refresh for Mazda2

January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Second refresh for Mazda2

Hiroshima’s baby hatch, presently here in three grades, achieves a styling freshen and might be in line for a new infotainment package.

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January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda2, Mazda NZ
January 27, 2023

Earthy sphere-ing – Audi unveils off-road future electric

January 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Earthy sphere-ing – Audi unveils off-road future electric

Bold adventure coupe crossover running impending A6 e-tron’s battery-pepped platform

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January 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Activesphere, PPE, Sphere, Ingolstadt, concept, crossover, electric
January 26, 2023

Rodin buys into British race team

January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Rodin buys into British race team

Carlin already associated with NZ supercar aspirant.

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January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Rodin
Rodin, David Dicker, Carlin, UK, Trevor Carlin, FZED, FZERO
January 26, 2023

M3 CS set to be a rare sight

January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
M3 CS set to be a rare sight

Plenty of power, loads of carbon fibre, a ton of street cred … and big money for Munich’s latest hotshot.

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January 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW M, BMW NZ, M3, CS
January 25, 2023

MX-30 EV relocates to sub-$70k zone

January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MX-30 EV relocates to sub-$70k zone

Price cut of $6400 impacts immediately

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January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
January 25, 2023

Bigger battery, rear-drive up to 635kms’ range

January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger battery, rear-drive up to 635kms’ range

A big refresh for Polestar 2 delivers radical revisions

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January 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 2, Polestar NZ, Volvo NZ, Recharge, C40, XC40, CATL, LG Chem, Sweden, Geely
January 19, 2023

Everest goes wild

January 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Everest goes wild

Kiwi-favoured Ranger ute specification now on V6 SUV spin-off.

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January 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest, Ranger, V6, Ford NZ, biturbo, Clean Car
January 19, 2023

New battery, rear-drive for Volvo electric

January 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New battery, rear-drive for Volvo electric

It’s only just landed, but the C40 and XC40 sister ship are now in line for significant revisions, set to hit NZ next year.

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January 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
Volvo, Recharge, C40, XC40
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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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