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March 03, 2023

February stats smashed by storms

March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
February stats smashed by storms

Small was big, with Suzuki’s Swift topping the passenger count, but last month was poor for new vehicle sales.

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March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
March 03, 2023

Everest gone wild priced

March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Everest gone wild priced

The cost of buying a Kiwi-favoured Ranger ute specification for the V6 SUV spin-off has now been set.

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March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest, Wildtrak, Ford NZ, V6
March 03, 2023

Incoming hot Hilux might be a small serving

March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Incoming hot Hilux might be a small serving

GR Sport volume will be limited as TNZ aims to pin back ute demand.

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March 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
GR Sport, Hilux, Steve Prangnell, Toyota NZ
March 02, 2023

Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Improved ID.3 revealed – but no NZ timing yet

Changes that make VW’s entry electric hatch eligible for local availability shown off in Germany.

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March 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, VW New Zealand, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Cupra Born
March 01, 2023

Anniversary cars a last hurrah

March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Anniversary cars a last hurrah

Mazda’s largest sedan and wagon has been hit for six.

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March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda6, Mazda NZ, Takami, Maria Tsao
March 01, 2023

Hydrogen fires local BMW boss

March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hydrogen fires local BMW boss

Electrified driving is the right thing for now, but going forward hydrogen carries a lot of advantages when it comes to overall sustainability, Adam Shaver contends.

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March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, Hydrogen, Toyota NZ, Mirai, iX5
February 28, 2023

Sub-$80k BMW-badged electric on horizon

February 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Sub-$80k BMW-badged electric on horizon

Model that would price cheaply enough to earn Government’s electric car rebate is a potential – but not this year.

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February 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, i7, Active Tourer, Neue Klasse
February 27, 2023

NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

Factory has rewarded historic Kiwi support for M products.

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February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3 CS, BMW NZ, M Competition, Competition Sport, Munich, Adam Shaver
February 25, 2023

Who buys a six-figure Skoda?

February 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Who buys a six-figure Skoda?

 National boss Rodney Gillard unwraps why Enyaq costs what it does – and assures ongoing commitment to value.

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February 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 24, 2023

Top-tier X models take battery assist

February 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top-tier X models take battery assist

M hybrid doesn’t stand for ‘soft’ - the 48 volt system acts in standby capacity only.

 

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February 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 23, 2023

Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

Rebate-earner base edition has efficiency – but demands replenishment earlier than headline-making version.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, efficiency
February 23, 2023

Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hold the bus - Buzz loses 2023 release sting

Volkswagen NZ hope of starting its ID product push with a head-turning talisman has been thwarted.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, ID, Volkswagen NZ, Kevin Richards, Amarok
February 23, 2023

Electric ‘E’ lands in NZ

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric ‘E’ lands in NZ

Three versions of EQE to bolster Benz’ battery-pure push.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
EQE, EQS, electric, AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ
February 21, 2023

Honda NZ electric ambition rests on SUV

February 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Honda NZ electric ambition rests on SUV

Honda NZ sees e:HEV tech as a good stop-gap, but wants a fully electric car within three years.

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February 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 20, 2023

ZR-V confirmed to bolster Honda SUV push

February 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
ZR-V confirmed to bolster Honda SUV push

Medium model coming in May; followed by new CR-V toward year-end

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February 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
ZR-V, HR-V, sports utility, hybrid, electric, Peter Ashley
February 17, 2023

Automatic for the Gazoo people

February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Automatic for the Gazoo people

No sooner has the Supra become available with manual than a Toyota high-up has revealed the hotshot Yaris and Corolla are going to offer with an auto.

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February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota NZ, Sakamoto
February 17, 2023

Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

Skoda’s police programme is about to power up to full electric play. The Superb is also about to go on paw patrol. And some other examples are going up in the world.

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February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Rodney Gillard, Superb, Police
February 16, 2023

BYD Atto 3 named New Zealand Car of the Year

February 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BYD Atto 3 named New Zealand Car of the Year

Award thought to be a global first for the ‘Build Your Dreams’  brand.

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February 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
February 14, 2023

Ram electric unlikely to be on fast track for NZ

February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ram electric unlikely to be on fast track for NZ

Kiwi EV fans shouldn’t be immediately revved up about Ram’s battery battler.

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February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM
Rev, Ram 1500, Ateco Group, Ram Trucks Australia
February 14, 2023

Electric assist brings new Mazda six to the four

February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric assist brings new Mazda six to the four

Hiroshima has shared impressive economy and emissions data for the flagship petrol engine in an inbound additional sports utility.

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February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-5, CX-90, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv G
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