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July 11, 2025

Sizzler six - next N-sorted Ioniq smokes Goodwood

July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzler six - next N-sorted Ioniq smokes Goodwood

Hyundai’s sensational electric sedan look as electrifyingly nuts as its sister SUV.

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July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
N, Ioniq 6 N, Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai NZ, Goodwood
July 11, 2025

Range Rover goes dark on SV enhancement

July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Range Rover goes dark on SV enhancement

The most potent version of the Brit brand’s V8 is now a general issue item optimally delivered in a new hero hue.

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July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, SV, JLR NZ
July 11, 2025

Santa Fe torques to old tow rating

July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Fe torques to old tow rating

Fans not so sure about the incumbent 1.6 hybrid can now look to a pure petrol 2.5 turbo four. 

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July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, hybrid, 2.5, 1.6, Hyundai NZ, Palisade, Active, Elite, Calligraphy
July 11, 2025

12 months until new CX-5, bigger wait for key hybrid

July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
12 months until new CX-5, bigger wait for key hybrid

In unveiling the new generation of Mazda’s top NZ seller, Hiroshima has made clear other markets have priority.

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July 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-Z, G25
July 10, 2025

BMW NZ’s EV pitch set for power surge

July 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW NZ’s EV pitch set for power surge

Confirmation today the brand’s groundbreaking Neue Klasse push will start here next year with iX3.

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July 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Adam Shaver, BMW NZ, Neue Klasse, BMW iX3, Vision Driving Experience, Vision Dee, Vision Neue Klasse
July 09, 2025

Updated Outlander cops modest price lift

July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outlander cops modest price lift

PHEV achieves improved electric-only ability, Aussies take credit for new suspension tune.

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July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Mitsubishi Australia, MMC
July 09, 2025

Update Corvette kicking in with dressed up coupe

July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Update Corvette kicking in with dressed up coupe

Tarted, but not tweaked - the R has something of a ZR1 look, but the real deal types stay Stateside.

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July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, C8, GMSV, V8, R, ZR
July 09, 2025

Land of the Three

July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Land of the Three

Guess who’s just turned 50? BMW brings out a special edition to celebrate a 3-Series milestone.

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July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
50 Jahre, 3-Series, BMW NZ, celebration, E21, E30, E36, E46, E90, E93, F30, G20
July 08, 2025

Crosstrek choice revised

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Crosstrek choice revised

Base petrol has returned, base hybrid has gone. More change is coming.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Crosstrek, boxer, Subaru NZ, hybrid
July 08, 2025

Petrol-involved powertrains on pole for MG

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Petrol-involved powertrains on pole for MG

Having previously pushed to champion fully electric vehicles, the Sino-Brit is now seeing more potential from hybrid tech.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
PHEV, Super Hybrid, EV, RUC, rebates, incentives, Government, Peter Ciao
July 07, 2025

‘Star’ seller arriving with no crash test score

July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
‘Star’ seller arriving with no crash test score

Suzuki won’t predict how the new Fronx might perform in the ANCAP test - but hopes it won’t join Swift in the naughty corner.

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July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, Gary Collins, Swift one star, four star, Japan NCAP, Euro NCAP
July 04, 2025

Suzuki NZ wires up for electric chapter

July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki NZ wires up for electric chapter

Having the compact battery-pure e-Vitara will help brand keep its fleet average emissions in check, but issues with legislation still remain.

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July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
E-Vitara, Vitara, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui, Ignis, Baleno, Fronx
July 04, 2025

Leapmotor baby electric incoming

July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor baby electric incoming

B10 set to start in full battery form, but range extender expected next year.

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July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
Simon Rutherford, Ford, Stellantis, Armstrongs, Auto Distributors, B10
July 03, 2025

Investment policy credited for registrations climb

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Investment policy credited for registrations climb

Motor Industry Association reckons new assets rule has a positive effect on vehicle buying.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, June, MIA, Investment Boost, FBT
July 03, 2025

Three-way choice with four-paw 911 update

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Three-way choice with four-paw 911 update

The freshened 4s editions are here in early 2026.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
911, Cabriolet, Coupe, Targa, Porsche NZ
July 03, 2025

‘Nine’ out to shine

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
‘Nine’ out to shine

A five-seater plug-in hybrid from Chery’s Omoda export brand is setting out to humble established Kiwi-favoured models.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Omoda 9, Jaecoo, Chery
July 03, 2025

Ferrari’s new entry choice unveiled

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Ferrari’s new entry choice unveiled

In Maranello-speak, the Amalfi is the equivalent of a company hack Corolla, but it’s still very fast and flashy.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ferrari
Amalfi, Roma, V8, Maranello, Ferrari NZ
July 03, 2025

Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

The full unveiling is on July 10. In the meantime, Mazda has shared these images.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Mazda NZ, July 10, Hiroshima, Paul Sherley
July 01, 2025

AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

Mercedes’ performance sub-brand is readying the GT XX for release in 2026 and the firm was running a NZ programme when incident occurred.  

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
AMG GT XX, concept, design study, Crown Range Road, Snow Farm, Foerderung, Subaru, Queenstown, Wanaka
July 01, 2025

Tyre re-use incentive announced

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tyre re-use incentive announced

Got a good idea for turning old tyres into a useful second life product? There could be support money in sharing it.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Tyrewise, Mark Gilbert, Ministry for the Environment
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