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April 03, 2024

EV5 pricing, specs shared

April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV5 pricing, specs shared

Full-out push with Kia’s first China-made car.

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April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, EV6, EV9, electric, Kia, China
April 03, 2024

Third dark month for car industry

April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Third dark month for car industry

Desultory market reflects economic slowdown.

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April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, registrations, Tesla, BYD, MG, Toyota
April 02, 2024

NZ a quiet achiever with Nissan global push

April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ a quiet achiever with Nissan global push

Just a handful of new models cited for this part of the world.

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April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
The Arc, Ariya, Navara, Nissan NZ, Leaf
April 02, 2024

EV owners set to draw out RUC play

April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV owners set to draw out RUC play

An EV advocacy organisation anticipates some will delay RUC compliance until grace period ends.

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April 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles
Drive Electric
March 25, 2024

Hilux hybrid still behind Ford biturbo

March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hilux hybrid still behind Ford biturbo

Blue Oval sees red about suggestion impending Toyota has a Green edge.

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March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, Toyota NZ, Ford NZ, Ranger, biturbo
March 25, 2024

New heights, new opportunities for KGM

March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
New heights, new opportunities for KGM

They say the hardest climb brings the best reward. The brand we knew as Ssangyong is set to start again.

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March 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM, SsangYong
Daile Stephens, KGM NZ, South Korea, hallyu, Korean wave, K-pop
March 22, 2024

GTI go for electric Kombi

March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GTI go for electric Kombi

Extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability is a big bully-up for ID.Buzz

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March 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, VW NZ, VW Commercials NZ, GTX
March 20, 2024

Torres crash test ‘score’ for KGM NZ

March 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Torres crash test ‘score’ for KGM NZ

Value of a good ANCAP rating enforced with Seoul high-ups.

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March 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
KGM, SsangYong, Torres, Daile Stephens
March 19, 2024

Motoring writers honour Quinn

March 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Motoring writers honour Quinn

Circuit magnate’s support programmes for rising racing talent acknowledged.

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March 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Awards
Tony Quinn, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Neil Nelson Award, Taupo, Highlands Park
March 19, 2024

Q6 e-tron wagon - practicality, up to 684km ... and 380kW

March 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Q6 e-tron wagon - practicality, up to 684km ... and 380kW

Audi’s battery-wed station wagon confirmed for mid-2025 NZ release.

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March 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q6 e-tron, Avant, electric, Audi NZ, PPE, Porsche Macan
March 15, 2024

ID.3 GTX: Think GTI genes with electric go

March 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ID.3 GTX: Think GTI genes with electric go

The performance version of VW’s NZ-assigned small mains-fed hatch has been revealed.

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March 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.3, VW NZ, ID.4, GTX
March 14, 2024

Second Euro-tuned Ranger for NZ

March 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Second Euro-tuned Ranger for NZ

The Tremor is another special edition cast in the same mould as the now defunct Wildtrak X, but with less glam.

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March 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, Wildtrak X, V6, four-wheel-drive
March 14, 2024

High-end Euro hotties en route

March 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
High-end Euro hotties en route

Porsche and Maserati have fresh fare for the well-heeled.

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March 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Maserati, Porsche
Maserati, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Taycan Turbo, GT, Weissach, Modena, Trofeo, Languna Seca, Laguna Seca
March 13, 2024

Jag NZ mum about local end of ICE age

March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jag NZ mum about local end of ICE age

British brand is committing to a complete change of climate with its product range, but the local timeline remains a mystery.

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March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
EV, i-Pace, Jaguar NZ, Jaguar UK, F-Pace, E-Pace, F-Type, XE, XF
March 13, 2024

Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

Additional info reinforces why China’s UK-flavoured make is confident its baby has the measure of Toyota’s tot. 

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March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, hybrid, MG NZ, Yaris hybrid, battery, economy
March 12, 2024

High-profile industry figures departing

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
High-profile industry figures departing

Wal Dumper and Simon Rutherford have each made big imprint on local car scene.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Subaru
Inchcape, Ford, Subaru, KGM, LDV, Ford Ranger, Subaru WRX
March 12, 2024

Hotrod GLC pair unleashed for NZ

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hotrod GLC pair unleashed for NZ

It’s four to the fore, as per the C43 sedan and a price rise to boot.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes AMG
GLC43, four-cylinder, F1, A45 S, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell
March 08, 2024

KGM’s NZ appeal electric ute detailed

March 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM’s NZ appeal electric ute detailed

KGM’s electric O100 ute is a twin-motor tray deck based off the soon-to-launch Torres EVX with close to 500kms’ range.

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March 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM, SsangYong
O100, electric ute, Torres, EVX, Inchcape, KGM New Zealand
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
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