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August 09, 2018

Kona EV: Easy-going electric crossover

August 09, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Kona EV: Easy-going electric crossover

Marrying a wholly battery driven drivetrain into a kiwi favourite small crossover delivers a pleasing outcome, but it’s unavoidably an expensive wedding. 

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August 09, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
EV, crossover, electric
July 12, 2018

Back in time - SEAT's little ray of sunshine

July 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Back in time - SEAT's little ray of sunshine

VW’s Spanish operation has delivered a chirpy, cost-effective, city-first crossover that’s hard to resist.

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July 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Seat
crossover, VW, James Yates
April 04, 2018

Jeep Compass: Back on course

April 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Jeep Compass: Back on course

Jeep’s effort to steer its sales back in the right direction will be headed by the aptly-named Compass.

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April 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Jeep
SUV, crossover, Fiat Chrysler
March 21, 2018

Jaguar E-Pace: Moving up in a new direction

March 21, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Jaguar E-Pace: Moving up in a new direction

New-age Jags are not intended to kick the old-school types into touch, but they will increasingly be driving the firm’s fortunes.

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March 21, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
SUV, crossover
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