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March 27, 2026

Suzuki e-Vitara first drive: All the dirt

March 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki e-Vitara first drive: All the dirt

This compact battery-wed crossover is a big leap of faith for Japan’s small car specialist. Will it hold its own?

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March 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
e-Vitara, Vitara, Suzuki NZ, Toyota, Urban Cruiser, electric, BYD, Blade, lithium-ion, range, FinDreams
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
October 21, 2025

Leapmotor B10 first drive: Jumping into the main game

October 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor B10 first drive: Jumping into the main game

The compact crossover/SUV category is a congested space, but one Kiwis love to shop in. The latest offer is from a Chinese tech specialist. 

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October 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Leapmotor
B10, C10, Brian Carr, Stellantis, Auto Distributors, Armstrong Group, Rick Armstrong, electric, LFP, lithium ion phosphate, ANCAP, NCAP
February 26, 2025

Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

Is Benz’s mightiest image-building machine a more thrill-inducing G-spot with a plug than when wed to a pump? We get the dirt.

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February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G580, EQ Technology, Mercedes Benz NZ, Boomrock, G-wagen, electric, AMG G63
December 04, 2023

BMW i5 M60 first drive: Petrolheads’ electric

December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i5 M60 first drive: Petrolheads’ electric

The brand that draws driving enthusiasts keeps true to credo.

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December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, BMW NZ, Five Series, M60, electric, Millbrook, Treble Cone, xDrive
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
August 28, 2023

Citroen e-C4 Shine first drive: Smoothing the path

August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen e-C4 Shine first drive: Smoothing the path

The French brand famous for doing things differently uses old tricks and new on this first local electric offer.

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August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
e-C4, electric, PSA, Stellantis, Peugeot, 208, 2008, VW ID.3
September 19, 2022

MG ZS EV first drive review: Smarten up for budget charger

September 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
MG ZS EV first drive review: Smarten up for budget charger

A big refit for the cheapest new electric car Kiwis can buy.

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September 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG, ZS EV, Peter Ciao, electric, BYD, Atto 3
February 24, 2022

LDV EV T60 first drive: Is this the electric ute NZ has been waiting for?

February 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
LDV EV T60 first drive: Is this the electric ute NZ has been waiting for?

Intent on being the first vehicle brand to offer an electric ute, with aim to get it in the market late this year, LDV has allowed us wheel time in its evaluation unit.

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February 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
LDV
EV T60, electric
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