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November 01, 2024

Mach-E price smash puts cheapest with budget babies

November 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mach-E price smash puts cheapest with budget babies

Fancy a full-sized five-seater for just $45k? Ford NZ’s ‘ultimate test drive’ process is a full-out pitch to clear out 2023 stock.

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November 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, Ultimate test drive, Omoda E5, Tom Clancy
October 29, 2024

Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

Double cab offers tech, intriguing options packs as well as a startling appearance. Here in second half of 2025.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, ute, ne-tonne, Kia NZ, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton
October 29, 2024

Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

Outback will still remain on sale here when sales in Japan cease, local distributor assures.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Forester, Subaru NZ, hybrid, Inchcape, Kym Mellow
October 29, 2024

John Cooper Works electrics hold sprint supremacy

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
John Cooper Works electrics hold sprint supremacy

Battery-wed JCWs set pace for off-the-line nip but place second to the petrol for overall speed.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
JCW, Oxford, Great Wall Motors, electric, John Cooper
October 25, 2024

Ram going to six-pot turbo bam

October 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ram going to six-pot turbo bam

Australian document share spills beans on big lugger’s RHD heart transplant.

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October 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
RAM
RAM 1500, six cylinder, twin turbo, Hemi, V8
October 24, 2024

Leapmotor’s Aus pricing a hint to NZ strategy?

October 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor’s Aus pricing a hint to NZ strategy?

Next Chinese brand to hit here has kicked in aggressively across the Tasman. Will the same ploy play out here?

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October 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
Stellantis, Armstrong Group, Rick Armstrong, Auto Distributors NZ, Peugeot, Opel, Ateco NZ, C10, Design, Style
October 23, 2024

Electric JCW Mini wins phwoar game

October 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric JCW Mini wins phwoar game

China-sourced battery Aceman and hatch to land at same time as Brit-built petrol type.

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October 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini, BMW
John Cooper Works, JCW, electric, petrol, BMW NZ
October 22, 2024

Mixed bag safety score for MG entry choice

October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mixed bag safety score for MG entry choice

ANCAP says latest MG 3 is better than its predecessor, but still lacking in important areas.

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October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG 3, ANCAP, Carla Hoorweg, crash test, stars, five stars, three stars, Euro NCAP
October 22, 2024

CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

Pricing snugness with CX-60 sister ship might make it a seats versus spec decision.

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October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, CX-80, CX-60, CX-90
September 17, 2024

Electric-assisted Ranger in for strong reception

September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-assisted Ranger in for strong reception

Battery car sales are well down but Ford says local research suggests consumers still keen on PHEV ute in an incentive-free market.

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September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger PHEV, plug-in hybrid, battery, Ford NZ, Tom Clancy
September 16, 2024

Fresh plug for electric-assisted Ranger

September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh plug for electric-assisted Ranger

Ford reveals showroom look, but is still shying from giving out much technical detail - or saying when it’s landing. 

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September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, Andrew Birkic, BYD Shark, GWM Cannon Alpha
September 16, 2024

Lando’s P1 effort in Lego

September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Lando’s P1 effort in Lego

Formula One ace hot laps new toy 

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September 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
McLaren
P1, Lego, Lando Norris, Technic, Silverstone
September 12, 2024

Odd numbers coming up evens for Haval?

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Odd numbers coming up evens for Haval?

The Haval H9 large sports utility could be coming back - and the smaller H7 seems possible, too.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, Haval
Haval H9, Haval H7, Charles Zhao, Steven Maciver, Big Dog
September 12, 2024

Sealion 6 joins BYD five star club

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Sealion 6 joins BYD five star club

ANCAP determines recently launched plug-in hybrid here a good performer overall.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Seal U, Sealion 6, BYD, Warren Willmot, ANCAP, five star
September 12, 2024

Jeep’s smallest Kiwi car banged up by crash test

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jeep’s smallest Kiwi car banged up by crash test

Euro NCAP calls Avenger mediocre and lacking ambition.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
Avenger, Euro NCAP, three stars, Jeep NZ
September 12, 2024

Brake fix will slow BMW earnings

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Brake fix will slow BMW earnings

Munich admits current remedial action will costs many millions.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
IB, Brake recall, BMW NZ, millions, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce
September 12, 2024

NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound EV3 chasing smallest BYD

Cute cubism delivers with strong claimed range, capacity credentials.

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September 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, Kia NZ, BYD Atto3, lithiium ion, DC
September 11, 2024

Speed treatment adds snap to Spur

September 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Speed treatment adds snap to Spur

Can a big luxury sedan become a supercar? Bentley states its case.

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September 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Bentley
Flying Spur, Speed, hybrid, Sport
September 10, 2024

Electric moment as Elroq images shared

September 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric moment as Elroq images shared

Skoda NZ has updated its small ICE cars, the factory is one step ahead.

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September 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kamiq, Scala, Skoda NZ, Elroq, electric
September 09, 2024

JAC T9 set to sell nationally

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
JAC T9 set to sell nationally

Latest diesel ute from China a new opportunity for Colonial affiliate.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
T9, NZ automotive, Oasis, Haven, ANCAP, Colonial Motor Group, Ford, Mazda, Andrew Craw
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