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November 24, 2023

Tech-tweaked Tucson off limits

November 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Tech-tweaked Tucson off limits

Updated car is coming, but local rep won’t discuss until launch.

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November 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Hyundai NZ, Emma Guadagni
November 22, 2023

Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

The post Clean Car era won’t dissuade Hyundai NZ from sticking with battery products, but it also feels compelled to review its national strategy.

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November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, EV, rebate
September 05, 2023

Kona soon here, but just petrol in 2023

September 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kona soon here, but just petrol in 2023

Initial specification and pricing released for Hyundai’s compact sports utility.

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September 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, hybrid, petrol, Hyundai NZ
July 18, 2023

New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

Hyundai’s core performer in New Zealand goes big and bold.

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July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, PHEV, Ioniq, Hyundai NZ, seven seats, Sang Yup Lee, Seoul
June 22, 2023

Will Hyundai electric ute fulfil NZ distributor's wish?

June 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Will Hyundai electric ute fulfil NZ distributor's wish?

Battery-pure pickup among vehicles set to go onto a new platform, to enter production in 2025.

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June 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
IMA, E-GMP, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, Kia NZ, electric
May 17, 2023

Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

The neighbour becoming more interested in battery fare isn’t expected to see NZ lose special status with Seoul.

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May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5 N, Ross Wenzlick, Hyundai NZ
March 07, 2023

Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

One battery size and a slight increase in range, fancier driver assist technology, bolder styling and a completely new cabin design.

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March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona EV, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, i-Pedal
February 23, 2023

Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

Rebate-earner base edition has efficiency – but demands replenishment earlier than headline-making version.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, efficiency
January 18, 2023

Bigger and smarter Kona assured

January 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger and smarter Kona assured

Hyundai head office spills more info about next-gen line, including domestic release timing.

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January 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Kona N-Line, EV, HEV
December 20, 2022

New Kona revealed, expected in 2023

December 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New Kona revealed, expected in 2023

Second-gen car was designed foremost for electric, but will continue with hybrid and pure petrol as well, though another fully muscled N seems in doubt.

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December 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Kona N-Line, Kona hybrid, Kona EV, Hyundai NZ
December 07, 2022

Ioniq 5 N hotshot teased

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N hotshot teased

Brand divulges more about electric sizzler with promo video here.

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December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5 N, Namyang, Nurburgring, Hyundai NZ, i20N, i30N, KonaN, Kia EV6 GT
November 29, 2022

Electric buzz at rural fest

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric buzz at rural fest

Electric can be a sore point for farmers, but a major Fieldays’ backer is showing them the way regardless.

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November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, E-GMP
October 05, 2022

Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

Performance and price lift for top-flight Limited comes as Seoul announces big range for sedan sibling.

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October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, E-GMP
July 15, 2022

N’s future is electric – with a dash of hydrogen

July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
N’s future is electric – with a dash of hydrogen

It’s an N-tastic day with two concepts and confirmation the Ioniq 5 is going feral.

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July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai N, Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, N Vision 74
July 15, 2022

Slipperiest ‘Six’ sedan in 600km-plus club

July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Slipperiest ‘Six’ sedan in 600km-plus club

Hyundai locally still mum on choices and price range but international strategy drops clues.

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July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, electric
June 29, 2022

New Ioniq hits for six

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New Ioniq hits for six

‘Daring’ is almost an understatement in describing this impending sedan’s incredible design.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
June 21, 2022

Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

A pencil drawing of Hyundai’s impending electric sedan has been shared.

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, electric, EMP
June 07, 2022

Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

Software fix will keep Ioniq 5 and EV6 in place when in Park.

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June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, KIA
Ioniq 5, EV6, recall, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
June 03, 2022

Four ANCAP stars for Palisade

June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Four ANCAP stars for Palisade

NZ-accredited assessor notes revised edition en route to NZ might do better than original format put to test.

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June 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Palisade, ANCAP, crash testing
April 29, 2022

Zip with zap – electric future for already hot N charge

April 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Zip with zap – electric future for already hot N charge

Hyundai NZ general manager Chris Blair discusses the local outlook for the nicely naughty N performance sub-tribe.

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April 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
N, Chris Blair, Hyundai NZ, i20 N, i30 N, Kona N
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