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July 25, 2024

M5’s punch with a plug priced

July 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M5’s punch with a plug priced

The impending version of this famous Five is more expensive than its forebear - but way cheaper than the other M with this new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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July 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, BMW NZ, PHEV, XM Label Red, M Hybrid, M Division
July 24, 2024

Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota CEO Neeraj Lala resigns

Dynamic figure of national motoring scene reflects on time with top brand.

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July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, hybrid, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Palmerston North
July 24, 2024

MG NZ signs up fifth country manager since 2018

July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG NZ signs up fifth country manager since 2018

Latest appointee moves from Australia to fill role.

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July 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG Motor NZ, Arek Zywot, Harrie Yan
July 23, 2024

Updated engine, new look for petite Pug

July 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Updated engine, new look for petite Pug

Hybrid powertrain for 208 GT delivers thrift enhancement.

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July 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
206 GT, hybrid, Peugeot NZ, Opel Corsa, e-208
July 22, 2024

Morizo-enhanced Lexus LBX confirmed

July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Morizo-enhanced Lexus LBX confirmed

Impending small city sports utility envisaged as petite power player is adding to NZ line-up.

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July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LBX, Morizo RR, Lexus NZ, Andrew Davis
July 19, 2024

Upbeat note for Lyriq despite EV uptake plunge

July 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Upbeat note for Lyriq despite EV uptake plunge

Premium electric sales are well down, but Cadillac sure it’s Q4-arriving flagship can make its mark.

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July 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Cadillac
Marcy White, Jess Bala, Cadillac, Lyriq, Vistiq, Optiq, Celestiq, Escalade IQ
July 19, 2024

Cheaper X3 narrows price gap with box-ticking

July 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cheaper X3 narrows price gap with box-ticking

In announcing pricing for its two model lineup, BMW NZ also suggests two sourcing points.

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July 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3, 20 d xDrive, M50 xDrive, BMW NZ, Spartanburg
July 18, 2024

Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

Kia is about to release a video series outlining how much Aussie effort went into developing its impending utility.

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July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia Australia, documentary, Kia NZ, utility, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
July 17, 2024

No mucking about with entry Macan

July 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
No mucking about with entry Macan

Wondering about the prudence of taking your performance SUV off tarmac? Porsche has a solution. 

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July 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
Macan, Porsche NZ, 4S, electric
July 17, 2024

Audi unveils latest A5, the new A4

July 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Audi unveils latest A5, the new A4

NZ distributor pumped to have petrol engines powering its next product pitch.

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July 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A5, A4, Greg Leet, EV, Audi NZ, Quattro, Ingolstadt
July 16, 2024

Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

EV doldrum discounting pulls $35k from top line EV9, $26k from medium grade. 

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July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, discount
July 15, 2024

MIA chief: EVs still imperative under CO2 revision

July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MIA chief: EVs still imperative under CO2 revision

Revised emissions rules make it easier for ICE, but electric needs to run hot as well. 

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July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Clean Car Importer Standard, Aimee Wiley, Simeon Brown, EV, electric, Nissan Ariya, Road User Charges, Drive Electric, Clean Car, rebate, discount, Tesla, BYD, Inchcape, Subaru, KGM, LDV, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Suzuki NZ, Toyota NZ
July 12, 2024

There you R - C43 special announced

July 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
There you R - C43 special announced

Entry AMG C-Class has a special edition enhancement that picks up more sporty bits, but also loses some standard kit to keep price in check.

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July 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C 43 Edition R, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-Class, C 63, performance
July 11, 2024

 MG HS unveiled, here soon

July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
 MG HS unveiled, here soon

Big lift in electric-only range from plug-in hybrid edition.

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July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG New Zealand, Arek Zywot, MG HS, PHEV
July 11, 2024

Capri going for three - as an SUV

July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Capri going for three - as an SUV

Coupe-roofed alternate to electric Explorer revealed.

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July 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Capri, Explorer, SUV, Ford NZ, EV, Ford Europe, VW, MEB
July 10, 2024

So close ... but it's sayonara for Ariya, for now

July 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
So close ... but it's sayonara for Ariya, for now

Intention to imminently launch Nissan’s latest electric has been axed - and it’s for an obvious reason.

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July 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
July 09, 2024

New emissions standard eases CO2 challenge

July 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
New emissions standard eases CO2 challenge

Utes now stand a chance of meeting revised targets; EVs and low emissions fare potentially not as vital.

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July 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Clean Car, Clean Car Importer Standard, Simeon Brown, CO2
July 08, 2024

Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota New Zealand chief executive confusion continues

Market leader still mum as CEO saga takes another turn.

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July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Neeraj Lala, Palmerston North, Hilux, hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
July 04, 2024

Swift thrift established by old hand

July 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swift thrift established by old hand

Donn Anderson again proves his value as a go-to for eking best return from a Suzuki car.

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July 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift, hybrid, economy, Donn Anderson
July 03, 2024

Santa Fe goes large - and prices climb as well

July 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Fe goes large - and prices climb as well

Detail announcement for new generation model reinforces it being a start-afresh pitch.

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July 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Santa Fe, hybrid, diesel, Palisade
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