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September 21, 2023

PHEV probability for Amarok?

September 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV probability for Amarok?

Ranger’s under-skin twin being very much a joint project raises potential of it also joining the electrification push - and local VW Commercials boss is keen.

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September 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Ford, Ranger, Amarok, PHEV, Kevin Richards, VW Commercials NZ
September 19, 2023

Ranger PHEV: Brute strength battery breakthrough 4WD coming

September 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger PHEV: Brute strength battery breakthrough 4WD coming

Ford NZ sees big potential for a green-themed category changer version of its best-selling ute, with full electric driving yet still maintaining established towing and mud capability. 

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September 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Raptor, PHEV, electric, F-150
September 08, 2023

Extra smarts, a touch more sizzle for updated Q8

September 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Extra smarts, a touch more sizzle for updated Q8

Technical and styling changes incoming; SQ8 temporarily assumes leadership role.

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September 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q8, Audi NZ, SQ8, PHEV
August 28, 2023

Vans, Amarok with a camping plan

August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Vans, Amarok with a camping plan

It’s hi-di-hi time for those driven to an outdoors life.

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August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, VW
California, Caddy, VW Commercials, Amarok, Transit, Nugget, PHEV, Hummer
July 18, 2023

New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

Hyundai’s core performer in New Zealand goes big and bold.

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July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, PHEV, Ioniq, Hyundai NZ, seven seats, Sang Yup Lee, Seoul
July 10, 2023

No plug-in C-HR for NZ

July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
No plug-in C-HR for NZ

 TNZ won’t say why it is sticking with mild hybrid.

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July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, PHEV, mild hybrid
June 29, 2023

Next Kodiaq joins battery charge

June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next Kodiaq joins battery charge

Plug-in and mild hybrid variants join versions with update of current petrol.

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June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, SUV, Skoda NZ, hybrid, PHEV
June 28, 2023

Hybrid petrol power and plush aplenty with upcoming CX push

June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid petrol power and plush aplenty with upcoming CX push

NZ to see four CX-60s and a single CX-90, all taking Mazda into the premium sector.

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June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-90, PHEV, Mazda NZ
June 26, 2023

New C-HR a mains player in top form

June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New C-HR a mains player in top form

A plug-in hybrid places above the carryover, but pepped mild hybrid - there’s more tech and an eye-catching new look.

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June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, Hybrid, PHEV, Clean Car, Toyota New Zealand
June 21, 2023

EQC out, GLC avoids electric to accomodate new-era EQE wagon

June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EQC out, GLC avoids electric to accomodate new-era EQE wagon

EQE SUV launch strategy will cull EQC to avoid unnecessary product complexity and improve battery car drive.

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June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
EQ SUV, EQ, Stamoulis, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLC, PHEV
May 24, 2023

Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top Touareg coming with R sizzle

Electric-assisted performance flagship set to bring the PHEV drivetrain that never showed with the outgoing edition. 

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May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg, PHEV, Touareg R, VW NZ
May 16, 2023

Battery-fed Jeeps add to NZ line-up

May 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Battery-fed Jeeps add to NZ line-up

Long-awaited editions of Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee enable lean burn, low emissions and even some pure electric running.

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May 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
PHEV, 4Xe, Grand Cherokee, Compass, Renegade, Ateco Group, Jeep NZ
April 21, 2023

Astra, Grandland petrols here, PHEVs coming

April 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Astra, Grandland petrols here, PHEVs coming

Newcomers’ arrival means four Opels with common powerplant.

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April 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Astra, Grandland, Vizor, Opel NZ, Noah Robertson, PHEV, Clean Car, rebate
April 19, 2023

Escape line continues for NZ

April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Escape line continues for NZ

Kiwi commitment to sports utility remains tight after Aussie’s announce intent to abdicate.

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April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Escape, PHEV, FHEV, Ford NZ, Clean Car
March 15, 2023

Updated GLC Coupe breaks cover, late-year arrival cited

March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated GLC Coupe breaks cover, late-year arrival cited

Question mark over whether plug-in hybrids have a role here.

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March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-Class, Coupe, PHEV
March 13, 2023

Triton’s electric phase under spotlight

March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Triton’s electric phase under spotlight

How soon the NZ-popular ute goes electric is wrapped into ‘Challenge 25’ strategy envisaging 16 new models before decade’s end.

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March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, EV, electric, PHEV, hybrid, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Mitsubishi Motors Japan, Nissan, Alliance, Renault
March 06, 2023

Audi starts PHEV push

March 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Audi starts PHEV push

Q5 first to introduce battery-assisted choice.

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March 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q5, PHEV, Dean Sheed
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
January 10, 2023

Rotary involvement for electric Mazda

January 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Rotary involvement for electric Mazda

A third powertrain for the MX-30 reinstates an iconic engine type. Will it avail in NZ?

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January 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-30, PHEV, Rotary, Mazda NZ
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.

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