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March 19, 2026

Volvo EX90 first drive: Totally Thor-some

March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Volvo EX90 first drive: Totally Thor-some

This new flagship gets a big tick for staying true to brand values while also presenting positively in regard to electric opportunity.

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March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
EX90, XC90 PHEV, Volvo NZ, Daile Stephens, 800v, EV, electric, Bowers and Wilkins, Nvidia, Chengdu
February 23, 2026

Dongfeng Vigo first drive: Electric for SUV look, city zip

February 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Dongfeng Vigo first drive: Electric for SUV look, city zip

Clever packaging, lots of kit for the cash, some intriguing options and reasonable range.  

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February 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Dongfeng
Vigo, Auto Distributors, ADL, Box, 007, electric, battery, BEV, EV
February 19, 2026

Dongfeng 007 first drive: From China, with shove

February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Dongfeng 007 first drive: From China, with shove

Nobody does it better? In respect to value verve, this new brand’s flagship sets the pace. But cost containment also influences this fast fling.

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February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Dongfeng
007, performance, ADL, Simon Rutherford, EV, Vigo, Porsche, Taycan, Audi, e-tron GT, Tesla, Model Y Performance
September 13, 2024

GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

Hybrids and full electric have been this make’s thing. Now it’s considering adding the step between those technologies.

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September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Ora, Cannon Alpha, Tank 500, PHEV, hybrid, EV, GWM NZ, Steve Maciver
March 21, 2024

KGM Torres EVX first drive: Chasing an ohm run

March 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM Torres EVX first drive: Chasing an ohm run

The electric flagship of the first car from a re-energised Korean battler brand goes big on spec and space, but will it re-set the bar?

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March 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, Ssangyong, EV, Daile Stephens
February 14, 2024

VW Touareg update first drive: Petrol-electric option to diesel tradition

February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW Touareg update first drive: Petrol-electric option to diesel tradition

A well-judged facelift finally delivers access to the PHEV drivetrain expected several years ago, but it doesn’t wholly break the diesel habit.

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February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg, PHEV, R-Line, petrol, diesel, EV, Cayenne, Q7, VW NZ, Chanelle McDonald
November 23, 2023

Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

In its first wave pump-reliant representation, this compact sports utility appeals more on look more than feel, but it’s a big step up all the same.

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November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, Electric, EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, hybrid
September 14, 2023

Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

Mercedes’ most powerful and affluent electric passenger choices now represent at a higher level. 

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September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
EQE, EQS, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, MBUX, Hyperscreen
November 24, 2022

LDV MIFA 9 first drive review: Drive or be driven?

November 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
LDV MIFA 9 first drive review: Drive or be driven?

The comfort and roominess of this new electric people-mover impact powerfully.

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November 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
LDV
MIFA 9, Great Lake Motor Distributors, EV, Premium, Elite, Luxury
July 29, 2021

Audi e-tron GT first drive review: High energy, low resistance

July 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Audi e-tron GT first drive review: High energy, low resistance

Audi’s most potent RS road car makes a powerful statement. Albeit a touch quietly for the type.

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July 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
RS, e tron GT, quattro, GT, Audi NZ, EV
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