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September 09, 2026

Smallest Audi electric aims big

September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Smallest Audi electric aims big

The new bookend to the e-tron range predictably plays for the premier league.

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September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A2, Ingolstadt, 52kWh, 84kWh, Quattro, Fidlock, e-tron
September 09, 2026

Bronco plan for NZ bucks US for China

September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Bronco plan for NZ bucks US for China

America’s famous off-road nameplate is heading here - but the model itself is very different to what is seen Stateside.

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September 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Bronco, Jiangling Motors, Nanchang, JMC, Annaliese Atina, TRansit City
September 04, 2026

August outcome strong - but could have been better

September 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
August outcome strong - but could have been better

Typhoons disrupting shipping schedules and need to rectify the latest edition of the country’s favourite ute factored in registrations’ tally.

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September 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, August, REgistrations, Toyota, Hilux, Ranger, RAV4, Corolla Cross, ASX, passenger, commercial, ute, van
September 03, 2026

Pajero here for Xmas

September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Pajero here for Xmas

MMNZ shares launch schedule, says price and line-up announcement will come soon.

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September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Pajero, MMNZ, Triton, Yamaha, Mitsubishi Connect, MI-PILOT, Super-Select, Super-All Wheel Control, 2.4-litre, Pajero Sport
September 03, 2026

Patrol prices, specs, model choice shared

September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Patrol prices, specs, model choice shared

Four editions of Nissan’s land yacht incoming from early 2027.

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September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Patrol, Nissan NZ, Pro-4X, Ti, Ti-L, Ti-L Reserve
September 03, 2026

Five star results for Geely, Leapmotor babies

September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Five star results for Geely, Leapmotor babies

Budget-themed products’ integrity remind that choosing a more affordable electric vehicle doesn’t have to mean compromising on safety, ANCAP says.

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September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely, Leapmotor
EX2, B05, ANCAP, crash test, five stars, Carla Hoorweg
September 03, 2026

Polestar’s latest set to star, importer believes

September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar’s latest set to star, importer believes

Polestar’s latest set to star, importer believes

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September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Volvo, Geely, Bruce Fowler, Dane Fisher, NordEast, SUV, shooting brake
September 03, 2026

Hit for six - new look pitch for tour of Duty

September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Hit for six - new look pitch for tour of Duty

The heavyweight Ranger that still cannot be sold here has upped its axle count to impress potential military users.

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September 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Super Duty, GVM, LMV, UK, military
September 02, 2026

Pajero reborn and reimagined: New chapter for an old name

September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Pajero reborn and reimagined: New chapter for an old name

The covers have finally come off the long-awaited seven-seat SUV.

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September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Pajero, Pajero Sport, Triton, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, MMNZ, Thailand, Tony Johnston
September 02, 2026

Electric Rangie sparks into sale

September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Rangie sparks into sale

A long time coming, and still to land locally - but the battery-wed Brit is at last a full go.

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September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Range Rover
Range Rover Electric, JLR NZ, Vogue, G 580, Rachel Hogg, Autobiography, HSE
September 02, 2026

Updated Lexus NX revealed, early 2027 for NZ

September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Lexus NX revealed, early 2027 for NZ

Stronger electric-pure range for flagship PHEV and a design refresh that delivers change to cabin.

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September 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
NX, Lexus NZ, Andrew Davis, Toyota NZ, PHEV
September 01, 2026

Trailseeker finally goes green for NZ

September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Trailseeker finally goes green for NZ

The largest of Subaru’s three battery-wed choices will avail in two specifications.

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September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker Touring, Trailseeker AWD, Paul Mallard, Subaru NZ, AWD, Toyota bZ4X Touring
September 01, 2026

Into the black - and also a blue?

September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Into the black - and also a blue?

Editions of GWM’s biggest ute and SUV with a muscular new 3.0-litre diesel achieve a bespoke designation: Vanta. What’s in a name?

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September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Tank 500, Cannon Alpha, black, Vanta, Jem Taylor, Cameron Thomas
August 28, 2026

GR growth fed by reborn classics

August 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
GR growth fed by reborn classics

Today it’s all about GR Yaris, GR Corolla and GR 86 - but soon they’ll be gazumped.

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August 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
August 27, 2026

Caught on camera

August 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Caught on camera

Kiwis can see the merits of dash cams - but few are buying in.

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August 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Navman, dash cam, industry, Wendy Hammond, Lonergan Research
August 27, 2026

Smart updates for Hyundai bigfoots

August 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Smart updates for Hyundai bigfoots

Palisade and Santa Fe subject to regionally-relevant enhancements.

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August 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, Palisade, XRT Pro, Hyundai NZ, Investor Day
August 26, 2026

GM’s regional boss calls time

August 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
GM’s regional boss calls time

Jess Bala has overseen Cadillac’s re-entry here and also the provision of two big name Chevrolets.

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August 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Cadillac
Jess Bala, Corvette, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Auckland, Silverado, Chevrolet
August 26, 2026

China concern includes brands selling to Kiwis

August 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
China concern includes brands selling to Kiwis

NZ-availed models represented in mass recall over emergency door release designs.

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August 26, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Safety, recall, emergency door release, Tesla, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr, Chery, BAIC, FAW, Xiaomi, SAMR
August 25, 2026

ANCAP alert for electric KGM Torres

August 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP alert for electric KGM Torres

Battery-wed Torres in spotlight for coming up one short in airbag count.

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August 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
ANCAP, Torres EVX, electric, airbag, warning, Inchcape
August 24, 2026

Clean car changes shelved, industry pleased

August 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Clean car changes shelved, industry pleased

The system of credits for Green cars and penalties for blackhearts will continue, but a review is under way.

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August 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Clean Car
Motor Industry Association, Aimee Wiley, Chris Bishop, Clean Vehicle Standard, Clean Car Standard, rebate, penalty
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