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April 02, 2026

Right time for Hilux BEV?

April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Right time for Hilux BEV?

Electric vehicle interest has re-ignited and the battery-wed version of a Kiwi favourite is regionally ready, so …

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April 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, BEV, Toyota NZ, diesel, Riddara, BYD, GWM, Ford Ranger PHEV
April 01, 2026

Extra sizzle, more stars for updated GLE and GLS

April 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Extra sizzle, more stars for updated GLE and GLS

Benz’s big family wagons have undergone a major refresh.

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April 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLE, GLE SUV, GLE Coupe, GLS, AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ, hybrid, PHEV, diesel, Superscreen
March 31, 2026

EV2: Small, smart foil to China Inc cheapies

March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EV2: Small, smart foil to China Inc cheapies

The new entry edition in Kia’s impressive electric car family has fully unveiled.

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March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV2, electric, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9
March 30, 2026

Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

Uncharted, Trailseeker and updated Solterra - they’re all signed up for the region, so ….

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March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Uncharted, Solterra, Trailseeker, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Jerry Delaney, EV
March 30, 2026

MG4 Urban set to site as make’s cheapest EV?

March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 Urban set to site as make’s cheapest EV?

Regional info about impending baby EV suggests potential for a pleasing price position.

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March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, MG, electric
March 26, 2026

Baby brand goes big on warranty

March 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Baby brand goes big on warranty

From April 1 new Suzuki cars will have eight years’ cover, up from three at present.

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March 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
warranty, Suzuki NZ, Gary Collins, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Chery, GWM, Honda, Ford, Tesla
March 25, 2026

Suzuki’s electric buzz tempered by supply

March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki’s electric buzz tempered by supply

New e-Vitara could immediately benefit from the sudden resurgence in EV interest, but will there be enough to meet demand?

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March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
e-Vitara, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui, Gary Collins, Aaron Wales, Fronx, Gujarat, India
March 25, 2026

Fronx back on sale, fix in play

March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fronx back on sale, fix in play

A solution for the seat belt locker issue will prioritise private owner cars and be reconciled by late April.

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March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
March 23, 2026

EV upsurge too late for key Nissans

March 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EV upsurge too late for key Nissans

Suddenly electric is hot again … and this brand has no cars in play. Could it re-instate Ariya and u-turn on delaying Leaf?

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March 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya, Leaf, Nissan NZ, Andrew Humberstone
March 23, 2026

EV charging expansion aims at AC-reliant cars

March 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EV charging expansion aims at AC-reliant cars

ChargeNet explains how programme will enable improved infrastructure for underdog types.

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March 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Electric vehicles
ChargeNet, AC, Chris Bishop, National, EV fund, DC, Danusia Wypych
March 20, 2026

Just One, no Zero - Honda’s EV expansion clarifies

March 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Just One, no Zero - Honda’s EV expansion clarifies

Perception of Kiwi tastes has ruled out a small Honda battery car out of India for local consumption. 

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March 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
e:N1, SuperONE, Zero Alpha, Honda NZ, India, topelectricsuv.com, Shrawan Raja, Toshikazu Hirose
March 19, 2026

Black phase for Volvo sales stalwart

March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Black phase for Volvo sales stalwart

The XC60 has joined the dark side, in availing in a limited count special edition.

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March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
XC60, Black Edition, Volvo NZ, EX60, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
March 19, 2026

Now you see … the new i3

March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see … the new i3

Handsome styling will be an allure, but the potential range from the powerhouse first issue is also a big talking point.

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March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3, Munich, BMW NZ, 50 xDrive, M3, i4
March 18, 2026

EX90’s LiDAR-less state set to stay

March 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EX90’s LiDAR-less state set to stay

Ace tech’s absence from Sino-Swede flagship won’t hurt its ‘safest ever’ status.

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March 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
LiDAR, EX90, ANCAP, crash test, radar, cameras, Twin Motor, Plus, Ultra
March 17, 2026

NZ on fast track for Volvo’s smartest EV

March 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
NZ on fast track for Volvo’s smartest EV

The brand whose name means “I roll’ in Latin is picking up the pace here - and the EX60 is expected to hasten its ascendance.

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March 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
EX90, EX60, Daile Stephens, Volvo NZ, Volvo, Geely, Sino-Swede, electric, CO2, EV
March 16, 2026

Toyota’s sunny prediction for solar project

March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota’s sunny prediction for solar project

The whole of the brand’s corporate headquarters and adjacent warehousing have become a sun trap.

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March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
TNZ, Palmerston North, NCC, National Customer Centre, Toyota New Zealand, Mark Young
March 16, 2026

Dirt-enhanced X-Trail yet to find a spot

March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Dirt-enhanced X-Trail yet to find a spot

The facelift programme for Nissan’s popular medium soft-roader includes an image-hardening variant. But not here.

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March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
X-Trail, N-Trek, RAV4 Adventure, Forester Outback, Nissan NZ
March 16, 2026

Breakthrough Benz not a star act

March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Breakthrough Benz not a star act

Mercedes’ new battery-wed VLE could open new doors - but if it comes, it won’t be seen in Benz car dealerships.

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March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
VLE, Electric, Mercedes Benz NZ, Keith Andrews Group, EQV, WLTP, VAN.EA
March 15, 2026

Fuel for thought as crisis deepens

March 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fuel for thought as crisis deepens

Will lessons from the past help the country get ahead of any future petrol shortages?

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March 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Carless Days, Iran, oil shock, fuel crisis, motorsport, electric
March 13, 2026

Long story short: New Y version soon

March 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Long story short: New Y version soon

Six-seater Tesla on fast boat here.

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March 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y L, Tesla NZ, Model Y Long Range Premium, Model Y Performance
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