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November 16, 2023

Updated Camry confirmed for NZ

November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Camry confirmed for NZ

It’s no longer a big star, but still worth keeping on.

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November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Camry, Toyota NZ, hybrid
November 03, 2023

bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
bZ4X pricing out, order book opens ... but arrival date still vague

Toyota New Zealand pricing has all-wheel-drive under-cutting Subaru Solterra equivalent at face value, front-drive on new turf.

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November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, EV, Subaru Solterra
November 01, 2023

Updated bZ4X confirmed for NZ

November 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated bZ4X confirmed for NZ

Enhancements announced in Japan last week will include on Kiwi cars from day one.

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November 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, Subaru, Toyota NZ, Solterra
October 26, 2023

Japan Inc’s sports assault with battery

October 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Japan Inc’s sports assault with battery

The Honda Prelude and Toyota MR2 seem set to be revived as electric sizzlers.

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October 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda, Toyota
Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo Mobility Show, Honda Prelude, Toyota MR2, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, FT-Se, FT-3e
October 25, 2023

Electric Cruiser, Hilux - big luggers say sayonara diesel!

October 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Cruiser, Hilux - big luggers say sayonara diesel!

Is this what outdoorsy Kiwis will ultimately be slinging their Swanndri, gummies and hunting gear into?  

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October 25, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Tokyo Mobility Show, Hilux, EPU, Land Cruiser, Prado, 300 Series, electric, Toyota New Zealand
October 06, 2023

Ezi Toyota-owned, not Toyota-pure

October 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ezi Toyota-owned, not Toyota-pure

Market leader makes clear acquisition of big rental provider won’t see it become a one-make shop.

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October 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Ezi Car Rentals, Toyota NZ, Neeraj Lala, Corolla, Yaris, CH-R, Outlander
August 02, 2023

Prado hits greenery with electric assist

August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado hits greenery with electric assist

A mild hybrid diesel powertrain is the sole choice for new-gen Prado.

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August 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, Prado, Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, CO2
July 28, 2023

Prado preview pictures released

July 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Prado preview pictures released

Prospect of two distinct looks, depending on where it is sold.

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July 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser Prado, 300 Series, 250 Series, Toyota NZ, GR Sport
July 26, 2023

TNZ casts eye on wee Pod

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
TNZ casts eye on wee Pod

Teensy electric city car here for trial, but will it ever come on sale?

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, Kei Class, C+Pod, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Daihatsu, EK-X
July 10, 2023

No plug-in C-HR for NZ

July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
No plug-in C-HR for NZ

 TNZ won’t say why it is sticking with mild hybrid.

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July 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, PHEV, mild hybrid
July 03, 2023

bZ4X delayed until ‘early’ 2024

July 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
bZ4X delayed until ‘early’ 2024

Toyota confirms front-drive ‘Pure’ and all-wheel-drive ‘Motion’.

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July 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, electric, hybrid, Clean Car, Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ
June 28, 2023

NZ-kept hybrid Hilux secrets blown

June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-kept hybrid Hilux secrets blown

Still under wraps here, estimated economy improvement is in media share out of Australia that also suggests sensitivity about how to name the incoming system.

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June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, Neeraj Lala, Toyota Australia, Toyota NZ
June 27, 2023

Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Inbound Hilux hybrid cutting different track

The badge is the same as you see on Toyota and Lexus cars, but the tech is altogether different - and might potentially be less impactful.

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June 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, hybrid, 48 volt, Synergy Drive, Electric, Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand
June 26, 2023

New C-HR a mains player in top form

June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New C-HR a mains player in top form

A plug-in hybrid places above the carryover, but pepped mild hybrid - there’s more tech and an eye-catching new look.

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June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Toyota NZ, Hybrid, PHEV, Clean Car, Toyota New Zealand
June 18, 2023

Electric more dominant in Toyota’s future

June 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric more dominant in Toyota’s future

Shareholder discontent quelled; swathe of developments outlined.

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June 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota, bZ4X, Toyota NZ, Kanto, BEV, hydrogen, solid state
June 18, 2023

Electric Gazoo with manual box

June 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Gazoo with manual box

Toyoda talks up battery racer with old-school shifter

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June 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Akio Toyoda, Gazoo Racing
June 12, 2023

Lexus GX? It’s the Prado done plush

June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus GX? It’s the Prado done plush

Latest big off-road rig is seen as a preview of next year’s entry Landcruiser.

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June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus, Toyota
GX, Landcruiser, Prado, hybrid
May 24, 2023

LBX sneak shots arrive as Lexus parent talks EV again

May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
LBX sneak shots arrive as Lexus parent talks EV again

A baby Lexus has been teased, a big one is hinted as a Prado and Toyota has announced yet another strategy to go electric - starting with another platform.

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May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus, Toyota
LBX, Sato, Toyota NZ, Lexus NZ, electric, hybrid
May 15, 2023

Cash, cars to driver training programme

May 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Cash, cars to driver training programme

Toyota NZ is backing a national school-level driver education scheme.

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May 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RYDA, road safety, Toyota NZ, Corolla Cross
April 26, 2023

Mac attack – new 750S unveiled, priced

April 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mac attack – new 750S unveiled, priced

Enhancements bring more oomph for final pure internal combustion model.

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April 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
McLaren, McLaren NZ, 750S, V8, Bruce McLaren
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