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April 01, 2025

Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Navara runout under way … but what of replacement?

Action removing up to $20k from current models clears way for new Triton-based edition. At some point.

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April 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, Pro-4X, Andrew Humberstone, Jenni Martin, Nissan NZ, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
March 31, 2025

Sizzle added to Skoda’s smallest EV

March 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzle added to Skoda’s smallest EV

The Elroq signed up for sale here from mid-year has gained a fizzy new family member.

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March 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Elroq, vRS, Kodiaq, Octavia, Skoda NZ
March 28, 2025

Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leaf just part of Nissan’s new greenery

What chance more than Oceania-slated products will end up in NZ showroom?

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March 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Nissan NZ, Leaf, Micra, Juke, Pathfinder, Navara, X-Trail, Qashqai, e-Power, PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander, Renault 5
March 27, 2025

Hammer time for Dotcom’s ‘other’ AMG hottie

March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hammer time for Dotcom’s ‘other’ AMG hottie

Last year it was the cabriolet. Now the more race car-representative Coupe twin is up for auction.

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March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
CLK, Kim Dotcom, Webb's, auction, DTM, Bernd Schneider
March 27, 2025

Fatal plant accident no big issue for RAV4 feed

March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fatal plant accident no big issue for RAV4 feed

Supply of Kiwi-favoured model has been affected, but barely.

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March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, Toyota NZ, Palmerston North, explosion
March 26, 2025

Plug-in hybrid Jaecoo priced

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in hybrid Jaecoo priced

Petrol-electric has more power and torque than regular petrol, with better range potential.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaecoo
J7, PHEV, SHS, NEDC, WLTP
March 26, 2025

ZS EV replacement not for NZ

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ZS EV replacement not for NZ

MG has yet to explain why the S5 EV it previously spruiked won’t be sold here … for now.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
S5 EV, MG ZS, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, IM, Intelligence in Motion, MG4
March 26, 2025

Elderly ASX set to sell on as fresh tech mulled

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Elderly ASX set to sell on as fresh tech mulled

Mitsubishi says its small sports utility is being kept on because its a sales star - but it might not be easily replaced.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors NZ, ASX, Reece Congdon, Lancer, Renault Captur
March 25, 2025

Equipment insight for incoming Smart flagship

March 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Equipment insight for incoming Smart flagship

Two battery sizes and five off road modes for NZ-bound crossover.

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March 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Smart
#5, Summit Edition, Pulse, Pro+, Brabus, Armstrong Group
March 24, 2025

Small step advancement for Leapmotor

March 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Small step advancement for Leapmotor

New petrol-electric and impending compact battery-pure model will keep Leapmotor in the spotlight, but ambition is tempered by market challenges.

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March 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
C10, B10, Stellantis, Armstrong Group, Brian Carr
March 21, 2025

Exciting EV van push Kia NZ’s next big move

March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Exciting EV van push Kia NZ’s next big move

PV5 Cargo edition will kick off involvement with impressive skateboard-style underpinning, with more in the wings.

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March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
PV5, Cargo, PBV, Platform Beyond Vehicle, Todd McDonald
March 21, 2025

Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia NZ settles EV2 conjecture

Now the EV3 has settled into play, can we count on also seeing its little brother here?

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March 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV2, EV3, EV4, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, Slovenia
March 20, 2025

Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

Big six compression ignition choice could be added to large CX models, but there’s no need for it, brand says.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Paul Sherley, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-D
March 20, 2025

Fuel-lean Leapmotor lands

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fuel-lean Leapmotor lands

Less optimistic likely means more with this new type’s cited thrift and range counts.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
C10 Ultra, Auto Distributors NZ, PHEV, range extender, EV, WLTP, NEDC
March 19, 2025

Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

Mazda New Zealand outlines intent for new petrol powertrain tech, expresses positive thought about future electrics.

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March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
SkyActiv-Z, CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, Masahiro Moro, Hiroshima
March 18, 2025

Swift keeps starring

March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Swift keeps starring

A sobering crash test score hasn’t seemed to do Suzuki’s baby any harm, with registrations so far being much the same as those accrued this time last year.

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March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift, ANCAP, NCAP, one star, Suzuki NZ, Gary Collins
March 14, 2025

Fast but frugal claims for CLA

March 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fast but frugal claims for CLA

Crucial new Benz electric expected here early to mid 2026 designed to set premium sector pace.

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March 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
CLA, B-Class, A-Class, GLB, EQ Technology, WLTP, EQXX, MMA, Hypervision, Mercedes Modular Architecture
March 13, 2025

Manual-like transmission coming with Lexus RZ electric’s update

March 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Manual-like transmission coming with Lexus RZ electric’s update

F Sport edition also set to debut fly-by-wire steering and promises extra stomp.

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March 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
Lexus New Zealand, RZ, Interactive Manual Drive, IMD, RZ 550e, F Sport
March 12, 2025

C-HR goes full electric, extra zap for bZ4X

March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
C-HR goes full electric, extra zap for bZ4X

Toyota’s battery charge is seriously enlivened, with a fully electric C-HR and big changes to the bZ4X.

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March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, C-HR, Toyota NZ, Europe, Toyota Japan
March 12, 2025

EX5 going hard on entry

March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
EX5 going hard on entry

Geely is out to draw attention to its starter car. It’s here with a sharp launch price and fat incentive package.

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March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
EX5, Giltrap Group, Jordan Haines, Shaun Summerfield
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