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September 03, 2025

G-Class back in black

September 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
G-Class back in black

Compression ignition has restored to Benz’s bulk buy, the G-Class. Call it Captain Sensible.

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September 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G-wagen, G-Class, Gelanderwagon, Mercedes Benz NZ, G580, G63, AMG, G450 d
September 02, 2025

Tank flagship joins electrified movement

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tank flagship joins electrified movement

 Plug-in hybrid Tank 500 is in the neighbourhood from late this year.

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September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Great Wall Motors, New Zealand, Australia, Tank 500, Hi4-T, LandCruiser 300, NEDC, WLTP, Cannon Alpha
September 02, 2025

Safety score split for Kia small sedan

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Safety score split for Kia small sedan

The base model of the Cerato-replacing K4 has been meted four stars by ANCAP; dearer types have five. The safety auditor is not happy.

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September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
K4, ANCAP, four stars, five stars, crash test, Kia NZ
September 02, 2025

Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

All of Germany’s big gun brands -a a few more besides - have huge presentations next week.

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September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes Benz, Polestar, Skoda, Cupra, Munich, IAA, motor show
September 01, 2025

Electric assist for reshaped Stonic

September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric assist for reshaped Stonic

Kia’s baby crossover has gained the option of a 48 volt system that ups output from its carry-over 998cc triple by 10kW.

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September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Stonic, 48 volt, hybrid, MHEV, Kia NZ, SX
September 01, 2025

Walloper 434kW Model Y unveiled

September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Walloper 434kW Model Y unveiled

UK the first right hand drive market, but NZ potential for pre-December 31 availability seems possible.

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September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y Performance, Thom Drew, 434kW, Long Range
August 29, 2025

Hartley’s F1 ride a Starship show catch

August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hartley’s F1 ride a Starship show catch

Multiple world champ’s Toro Rosso set for annual Auckland performance car extravaganza

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August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Starship, Brendon Hartley, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Helmut Marko, Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Giltrap Group
August 29, 2025

Tech heavy approach key to record run

August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tech heavy approach key to record run

Mercedes’ unpacks the massive prep that went into its electric car long distance driving feat earlier this week.

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August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
Nardo, Concept AMG GT XX, electric, Affalterbach, Mercedes Benz NZ, Italy, Brixworth
August 29, 2025

How handy? Traffic testing Tesla’s NZ-ticked FSD is a wild ride

August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
How handy? Traffic testing Tesla’s NZ-ticked FSD is a wild ride

Elon’s controversial software is said to be good enough to take you pretty much wherever, as a passenger behind the wheel. Here’s what it’s like when you’re a newbie chucked in at the deep end.

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August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
FSD-S, Full Self Drive Supervised, Brisbane, Thom Drew, Model Y
August 28, 2025

New T-Roc on electrified roll

August 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New T-Roc on electrified roll

Latest model unveils with more room, more tech and better efficiency.

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August 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc, ID, Tiguan, Tayron, DSG, VW NZ
August 27, 2025

End of an era: Godzilla rampage is over

August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
End of an era: Godzilla rampage is over

Nissan has bid sayonara to a legend.

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August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
GT-R, Godzilla, Tochigi, R35, Bathurst, Nurburgring, Toshio Suzuki, Nordschliefe, Super Taikyu
August 27, 2025

Small calibre mill a no-go for big shot

August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Small calibre mill a no-go for big shot

A new cost-cutter engine option for CX-60 would likely bring down the price … but perhaps also the pedigree. 

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August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-G, Paul Sherley
August 22, 2025

November reign for IM

August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
November reign for IM

MG’s premium brand will represent nationally in a single large SUV configured to three trim levels.

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August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
IM, IM6, Peter Ciao, MG NZ, EV
August 22, 2025

Let Zeekr seeking begin - three models incoming

August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Let Zeekr seeking begin - three models incoming

Bullish premium Chinese make is out to own the $60-$100,000 price zone. But it’s also keen to exploit a larger opportunity as well.

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August 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Zeekr
NordEast, Dane Fisher, 009, X SUV, 7X, Mifa9, Giltrap Group, EV9, Ioniq 9, Qilin
August 21, 2025

Geely brands on electric ute, van attack

August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Geely brands on electric ute, van attack

Farizon and Riddara - two new names from China en route.

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August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
Farizon, Riddara, SV, van, ute, Jordan Haines, electric, NordEast
August 21, 2025

Star appeal hope for Geely’s Outlander rival

August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Star appeal hope for Geely’s Outlander rival

Starray SUV expected to be the biggest breadwinner out of six new electrified vehicles incoming from Chinese powerhouse.

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August 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
NordEast, Giltrap Group, Jordan Haines, Starray, EM-i, PHEV, Mitsubishi, Outlander PHEV
August 19, 2025

MG’s new electric sports utility now in NZ

August 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MG’s new electric sports utility now in NZ

S5 EV in two trim levels, two battery choices … big boots to fill.

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August 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
electric, Peter Ciao, Dean Sheed, MGS5, MG4, MG ZS, MG ZS EV
August 18, 2025

Superb, E-Class, Carnival hybrid all five star

August 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Superb, E-Class, Carnival hybrid all five star

ANCAP confirms European counterpart’s scores for Skoda and Benz,  says hybrid Kia as good as fully ICE versions.

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August 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Skoda, Superb, Mercedes Benz, E-Class, Kia, Carnival
August 18, 2025

Plug-in four follows hybrid six

August 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in four follows hybrid six

Audi’s A5 family has enlarged with arrival of a Greener alternate to the now established performance type.

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August 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A5 PHEV, e-hybrid, S5, Audi NZ, Greg Leet
August 14, 2025

Chery baby re-sets hybrid admission

August 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Chery baby re-sets hybrid admission

Tiggo 4 petrol-electric cheaper than tech leader’s choices, but falls behind on running cost.

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August 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Chery
Tiggo 4, hybrid, petrol electric, Toyota, Yaris, Yaris Cross, GX
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