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May 30, 2024

Lean-running NZ-landed BYD tech already improved

May 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Lean-running NZ-landed BYD tech already improved

New generation of Sealion’s 6’s high-tech drivetrain unveiled in China.

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May 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
May 30, 2024

Last quarter arrival for updated BMW 3 Series

May 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Last quarter arrival for updated BMW 3 Series

More oomph for M3, more range for 330e

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May 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
xDrive, M3, 330e, BMW NZ, Neue Klasse
May 29, 2024

Step back to move forward

May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Step back to move forward

Long-awaited diesel version of VW people-carrier arrives to undercut the ‘eco’ choice.

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May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan, T7, VW Commercials, diesel, PHEV
May 29, 2024

Atto 3 owner expresses corrosion concern

May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Atto 3 owner expresses corrosion concern

Northland’s David Buxton is satisfied with BYD’s response to removing rust from his Atto 3 but wonders if his is a familiar story.

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May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Atto 3, BYD NZ, Warren Willmot, corrosion, rust, David Buxton
May 29, 2024

Battery-assisted 911 here in early 2025

May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Battery-assisted 911 here in early 2025

GTS electric-enhanced types set to lift performance punch - for a price.

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May 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
911, Porsche NZ, GTS, Carrera, T-Hybrid
May 27, 2024

Skycap: BMW’s blue sky thinking

May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Skycap: BMW’s blue sky thinking

Munich’s latest study wows cognoscenti.

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May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy, Concept Skytop, Adrian van Hooydonk, 8-Series, Gran Coupe
May 24, 2024

Crash test plaudit for GWM’s giant

May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Crash test plaudit for GWM’s giant

Big seven-seater did well in ANCAP assessment.

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May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
May 24, 2024

Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV3 on early 2025 NZ release timeline?

National distributor is very probably a starter - but has yet to confirm intent.

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May 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, Volvo EX30
May 23, 2024

NZ-cited Civic exposed in US

May 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-cited Civic exposed in US

North America is first to see refreshed look and a new hybrid drivetrain ticked off for Kiwi use.

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May 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic, hybrid, Honda NZ, Android Auto, Google Built-In, Peter Ashley
May 22, 2024

Posh, less spice: New entry level Rangie Sport coming

May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Posh, less spice: New entry level Rangie Sport coming

The D250 E runs a detuned version of familiar diesel six to achieve $170k pricing.

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May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, D250 E, Steve Kenchington, JLR New Zealand
May 22, 2024

Greater ANZAC spirit for Honda product push?

May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Greater ANZAC spirit for Honda product push?

Board-level ties and now a common approach to sales strategy will help cement mutual product plans for NZ and Australia.

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May 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Honda NZ, Honda E, Carolyn McMahon, Honda Australia, Peter Ashley, Honda O, HR-V, Civic, Honda Accord, Nobura Sonoda
May 21, 2024

Electric Hilux coming - but is it welcome?

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Hilux coming - but is it welcome?

Kiwi ute buying and usage habits would require change for the Revo to earn a living here.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, E, EV, Thailand, Revo, Pras Ganesh, Ford Ranger
May 21, 2024

Enhanced Octavia includes peppier RS

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enhanced Octavia includes peppier RS

Skoda’s medium passenger car has a mild but obvious styling change, as well.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia, Skoda NZ, VW Group, RS
May 21, 2024

Ring test for new JCW Cooper

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ring test for new JCW Cooper

NZ-bound Mini flagship will contest famous 24-hour race in build-up to on-sale in electric and petrol choices.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
John Cooper Works, Mini Cooper, Mini NZ, BMW NZ, Nurburgring
May 21, 2024

Evnex on Australia charge

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Evnex on Australia charge

Funding boost will fuel Christchurch EV charging developer’s expansion across the Tasman.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles
Evnex, funding, Adamantem Capital’s Environmental Opportunities Fund, Ed Harvey
May 20, 2024

Species change for BYD sports utility

May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Species change for BYD sports utility

The Sealion 6 is the Seal U by a different name. Why?

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May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Seal U, Sealion 6, PHEV, hybrid, BYD NZ, BYD Australia
May 17, 2024

GLC 63 takes hot four path as V8 talk rumbles back to life

May 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GLC 63 takes hot four path as V8 talk rumbles back to life

Now there are two C-Class cars running that new-age four behind the ’63’ badge - but the next one in the family will be a V8.

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May 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes AMG
GLC63, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-Class, C 63, CLE 63, PHEV, V8
May 16, 2024

From fizz and phones to Ford

May 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
From fizz and phones to Ford

Latest head of Blue Oval’s national operation announced.

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May 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Annaliese Atina, Simon Rutherford, Andrew Birkic, Ford NZ
May 15, 2024

Shark promises big battery-fed bite

May 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Shark promises big battery-fed bite

Will lots of grunt and a strong electric edge from BYD’s ute compensate for lite towing and payload figures?

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May 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
May 14, 2024

Enhanced EV6 breaks cover

May 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enhanced EV6 breaks cover

A new look, more range and additional tech are en route. 

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May 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, 800 volt, Hyundai Group, Kia
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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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