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March 07, 2024

KGM chasing ‘clean slate’ kick-off

March 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM chasing ‘clean slate’ kick-off

Switchover to new identity kicks off with new SUV but also means badge changes for NZ-familiar fare from get-go.

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March 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
SsangYong, KGM
Torres, Tivoli, o100, KR10, F100, Daile Stephens, Korando, Rexton, Musso, Rhino, KG Mobility, SsagYong
March 06, 2024

Dark horse on a charge

March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Dark horse on a charge

Our stable has yet to welcome the gen seven Ford Mustang - but already the performance edition has all but bolted.

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March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Dark Horse, GT, Ford NZ, Tom Clancy, Mach 1, Bullitt
March 06, 2024

Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Battery basher: Challenger unveiled

While Dodge has gone big with its electric models, there’s still a six-pot petrol in the pack.

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March 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Dodge
Challenger, R/T, Scat Pack, Daytona, Banshee, Electric, Stellantis, Charger
March 05, 2024

Dire February registrations result

March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Dire February registrations result

Zap gone from EV market, but fossil fuel sales also desultory unless it was a ute.

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March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, Registrations, Tesla, Model Y, BYD, Atto 3, Mustang, Mach-E, Ford Ranger
March 05, 2024

Tasman ute ad hits the road

March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman ute ad hits the road

Here’s the big-spend promo for Kia’s impending ute, kicking in a year ahead of availability to prime its Aussie audience.

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March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia NZ, Kia Australia, Hyundai Group, One-tonne, Ford Ranger
March 04, 2024

Dragon drop: Fresh limited-edition WRX avails

March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Dragon drop: Fresh limited-edition WRX avails

Subaru plans on WRX ‘Tatsu’ derivative winning support from those with rally recall.

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March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Tatsu, Aka, Saigo, Wal Dumper, Subaru NZ
March 04, 2024

NZ’s Leaf ceases build, supply solid

March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ’s Leaf ceases build, supply solid

Landmark car on final run as brand preps to deliver larger new electric.

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March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, electric, Nissan NZ, Ariya
March 01, 2024

Renault NZ vague on electric options

March 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Renault NZ vague on electric options

Are Scenic and 5 in national distributor’s product plan?

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March 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
February 29, 2024

Torres medium wagon to start KGM push

February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Torres medium wagon to start KGM push

The brand previously known as SsangYong has big plans - and a core product development partner. 

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February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
SsangYong, KGM
Torres, Rexton, Korando, Inchcape, BYD
February 29, 2024

Classic cars billion dollar babies

February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Classic cars billion dollar babies

Six months on from preliminary finding, the value of NZ’s old vehicle sector has risen significantly.

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February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Federation of Motoring Clubs, Glasshouse Consulting, Garry Jackson, survey
February 28, 2024

Open roof Artura priceless in NZ

February 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Open roof Artura priceless in NZ

They haven’t sorted the sticker, yet. But the order book is open anyway.

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February 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
McLaren
Artura Spider, Artura, McLaren NZ
February 27, 2024

Five electric out, but no NZ plan known

February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Five electric out, but no NZ plan known

Distributor yet to share thought on battery bauble.

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February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Zoe, Megane E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Scott Kelsey, Renault NZ
February 27, 2024

Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

The smallest, cheapest car MG makes now has picked up electric assistance - and a probable price increase.

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February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, MG NZ, MG4, Geneva, hybrid
February 26, 2024

December data backs anticipated rebate trend

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
December data backs anticipated rebate trend

Industry buying appears to have fed last-minute interest in subsidy.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Clean Car, Aimee Wiley, Motor Industry Association, rebates
February 26, 2024

Special delivery on Mount Panorama

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Special delivery on Mount Panorama

Special delivery on Mount Panorama as Ford’s Supervan resets ultimate tintop lap pace.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Supervan, Roland Dumas, AMG, Mt Panorama, Bathurst, fastest lap
February 26, 2024

Cleaner living costs Santa Fe towing edge

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cleaner living costs Santa Fe towing edge

Dropping diesel means less haul in the family; big gun likely topped by Tucson, Palisade.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, diesel, emissions, Hyundai NZ, Tucson, Kona, Palisade
February 24, 2024

Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

Hotshot’s positioning across the Tasman announced, Kia’s near-equivalent here drops $10k.

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February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, N Division, Namyang, Nurburgring, Kia, EV6 GT
February 23, 2024

Enyaq outgunned by ID in price war

February 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq outgunned by ID in price war

Rush of familial sticker slashing leaves budget brand at disadvantage at base level.

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February 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda, VW
Enyaq iV, ID.4, ID.5, Volkswagen NZ, Skoda NZ, Alex Brown
February 22, 2024

Spin class: Rotary EV sought, but Japan has to agree

February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Spin class: Rotary EV sought, but Japan has to agree

The most recent, third kind of MX-30 is desirable to Mazda NZ.

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February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-30, EV, PHEV, M-Hybrid, Mazda NZ, rotary
February 22, 2024

Order book open for September-due Polestar 4

February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Order book open for September-due Polestar 4

Rakish crossover rival for Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Audi Q4 kicks in from just under $120k.

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February 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, Audi Q4, Polestar NZ, Bruce Fowler
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