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August 21, 2023

Ford sets sail on the big blue

August 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford sets sail on the big blue

Frustration with Ranger, Everest shipping headaches triggers Ford decision to get its own boat. 

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August 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Everest, V6, Grand Quest
August 17, 2023

ID arrival puts spotlight on incentives

August 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
ID arrival puts spotlight on incentives

The Clean Car rebate is helping sell electrics, but Volkswagen wonders if the road user charge exemption is also fuelling that desire.

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August 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, ID.5, Electric, RUC, Chantelle McDonald, Jordan Haines
August 16, 2023

Zoom zoom at a higher altitude

August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Zoom zoom at a higher altitude

We talk to Mazda’s local boss about latest product, dealing with Clean Car, why diesel has departed the car line and electric vehicle expectations.

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August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
August 16, 2023

NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

Bold styling studies seem set to be in production next year - and both are cited for Kiwi adoption.

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August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Pik Up Concept, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Harry Singh, Russell Burling, Thar, Thar.e
August 14, 2023

Opel discount programme resumes

August 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel discount programme resumes

Second time around for limited period big cuts to recommended retails.

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August 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Mokka, Corsa, Noah Robertson, Opel NZ
August 10, 2023

Government looking to armoured electric Seven?

August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Government looking to armoured electric Seven?

The special Protection version of BMW’s electric limo has been unveiled.

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August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, BMW NZ, VIP, Crown
August 09, 2023

Why India is limbering up as an electric powerhouse

August 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Why India is limbering up as an electric powerhouse

Just a fraction of its 1.4 billion population is driving, yet cities are already clogged, air quality is bad and most oil is imported. There’s gotta be a better way for India.

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August 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
electric, India, Russia, oil, Born Electric, Mahindra, Veejay Nakra, EV30@30
August 08, 2023

Pony express now a more expensive ride

August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Pony express now a more expensive ride

New performance hero of downsized Mustang family holds big premium over previous line - including the special editions.

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August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Dark Horse, Ford NZ, V8, Coyote
August 08, 2023

Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

The global reveal of one-tonne offer vital to Mahindra’s export ramp-up and NZ market aspiration is a week away, but some hints have come out of a high-up.

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August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Utility, Thar, Pik Up, Mahindra NZ, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
August 07, 2023

NZ search for Scorpio challenge

August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ search for Scorpio challenge

Latest SUV out of India’s record desert crossing has NZ distributor thinking about putting it through a local test of its mettle.

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August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Russell Burling, Simpson Desert
August 07, 2023

Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

Mahindra is going all out with electrics - and it’s keen to share with Kiwis ASAP.

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August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Mahindra, Electric, Russell Burling, Mahindra concepts, BE, XUV, XUV400, XUV700.e8
August 05, 2023

Bump thumps to ballistic blast

August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bump thumps to ballistic blast

A recently-opened test ground with every latest ingredient is making massive difference to Mahindra’s vehicle development programme. It was our playground a day.

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August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Thar, MSPT, Electric, test, Battista
August 02, 2023

Prado hits greenery with electric assist

August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado hits greenery with electric assist

A mild hybrid diesel powertrain is the sole choice for new-gen Prado.

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August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Prado, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, CO2
July 28, 2023

Prado preview pictures released

July 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado preview pictures released

Prospect of two distinct looks, depending on where it is sold.

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July 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser Prado, 300 Series, 250 Series, Toyota NZ, GR Sport
July 26, 2023

Next-gen Triton revealed

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next-gen Triton revealed

New Triton unveils with more grunt, tougher looks and technology from a top-selling sports utility wagon.

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, ute, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Thailand
July 26, 2023

TNZ casts eye on wee Pod

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ casts eye on wee Pod

Teensy electric city car here for trial, but will it ever come on sale?

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Kei Class, C+Pod, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Daihatsu, EK-X
July 26, 2023

Sorento update brings new look

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Sorento update brings new look

Whereas Hyundai’s sister ship is coming with a whole new body, Kia’s car limits to front, rear and interior refreshen.

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sorento, SUV, Hyundai, Santa Fe, Kia NZ
July 26, 2023

Soaring temps puts spotlight on EV performance

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Soaring temps puts spotlight on EV performance

Climate change concerns also reinforce why air con now so vital - but also highlight refrigerant concern.

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles, Industry
Air con, refrigerant, Brett Meads, R1234yf, R134a
July 24, 2023

Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

Five thousand dollar trim reduces likelihood of comparo clash with upcoming smaller, but longer-legged MG4.

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July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
electric, ZS, Arek Zywot, Essence, MG4, Excite, Long Range
July 21, 2023

Electric Five for NZ push

July 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Five for NZ push

Battery-pure i5 will release purely in a top spec, for just under $200k. So is this the end of everyday fossil-fuelled Fives?

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July 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, BMW NZ, Adam Shaver, electric, Mini, BMW, BEV, XM, M5
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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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