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May 27, 2026

Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: Giant leap best for short adventures

May 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: Giant leap best for short adventures

The electric version of this legendary ute is a technical gem, but plan adventures carefully.

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May 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux, BEV, diesel, hybrid, Toyota NZ, Multi-Terrain Select, De Dion, CCS, The Heights, Tararua, NEDC, WLTP
February 12, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq and Superb first drive: Back to the big time

February 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq and Superb first drive: Back to the big time

Improved design, comfort and specification enhances already compelling packages. The driving side awaits more consideration.

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February 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Superb, Skoda NZ, diesel, Sportline, RS
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
June 10, 2021

Land Cruiser 300 Series first drive review: New, still familiar

June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Land Cruiser 300 Series first drive review: New, still familiar

Toyota’s latest all-conditions SUV made its global debut today. Here’s how it goes on New Zealand roads.

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June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, 300 Series, Toyota New Zealand, diesel, hybrid
July 07, 2018

Back in time: When Commodore, Equinox went into the black

July 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Back in time: When Commodore, Equinox went into the black

Holden’s Commodore and Equinox have yet to come up to speed in petrol form. Will the diesel editions razz up their sales potential?

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July 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
diesel
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