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January 06, 2025

Hybrid Ranger set to be easily picked

January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid Ranger set to be easily picked

Styling changes are part of the ute’s entry into the electric-sphere.  

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January 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, PHEV, petrol, biturbo, diesel, V6
December 12, 2024

With J7, battery now included

December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
With J7, battery now included

Jaecoo is set to rectify its local status as the sole Chinese car brand lacking an electric enhanced drivetrain.

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December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaecoo
J7, Omoda, Chery, PHEV
November 25, 2024

PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

Retiring electric-able entry car with bigger-lunger petrol-pure powertrain a sign of PHEV rough-housing by RUC?

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November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, 3.3-litre, SkyActiv G, Paul Sherley
November 12, 2024

Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq close - but hottest dish RS will follow main serving

Performance model achieves more zest as whole line gains fresh look and more tech.

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November 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Skoda NZ, Alex Brown, PHEV, diesel
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 09, 2024

Puma electric promised NZ now under review

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Puma electric promised NZ now under review

The small electric crossover Ford NZ last year signalled as  definite starter has fallen victim to radically changed market condition.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Puma, Puma EV, Ford NZ, Tom Clancy, Escape, PHEV, EV, market
September 03, 2024

Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ranger rules, EVs all but absent

New passenger vehicle uptake lifted slightly in August, but the market is still sluggish.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Ford Ranger, PHEV, HEV, Tesla, Toyota Hilux, Toyota RAV4, Motor Industry Association, Registrations, August
September 03, 2024

HS focus avoids star engine

September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
HS focus avoids star engine

Three derivatives with flagship just $6000 more than entry choice.

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September 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
HS, 1.5-litre, PHEV, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, Vibe, Ecite, Essence
September 02, 2024

Tucson updates mainly an inside job

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tucson updates mainly an inside job

The big fresh for Hyundai’s key medium SUV will reach the showroom soon. Here’s some of what you might expect to see.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, PHEV, HEV, digital, Santa Fe
August 12, 2024

Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Two trims, two powertrain choices for three-row CX-80

Plug-in hybrid spans range, 3.3-litre petrol six just for entry type.

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda NZ, CX-60, PHEV, Homura, 3.3
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 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 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
June 26, 2024

M5: Punch aplenty ... with a plug

June 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M5: Punch aplenty ... with a plug

Grunty in Green: The long-awaited flagship of the Five Series family has finally broken cover. 

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June 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, performance, Munich, hybrid, PHEV, Touring, BMW NZ
June 17, 2024

Jaecoo hints at sub-$40k J7

June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaecoo hints at sub-$40k J7

Latest make from China aiming to rock compact SUV sector with sharp stickers.

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June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaecoo
J7, J8, PHEV, petrol, Sheldon Humphries, Omoda C5, electric
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 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
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 05, 2024

ICE product freezes out electrics

February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ICE product freezes out electrics

Petrol and diesel cars and light commercials dominate January count.

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February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
ASX, Outlander, Eclipse Cross, Model Y, EV, BEV, PHEV, Motor Industry Association
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