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November 12, 2025

Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat

November 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Dongfeng Box first drive: Cheap, quirky, charming … and a cat

A heavily loaded electric car for much the same money being asked for popular small petrol products is certainly an intriguing proposition. Will it take on?

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November 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Dongfeng
Box, Vigo, 007, Simon Rutherford, Arek Zywot, Clean car, Road User Charges, ANCAP, Euro NCAP
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
October 13, 2025

GWM Haval H6 PHEV first drive: win for Aussie rules

October 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 GWM Haval H6 PHEV first drive: win for Aussie rules

The new plug-in drivetrain is appealing, but what’s more immediately impressive is the localised suspension and steering retune. 

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October 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Haval, H6, PHEV, HEV, Rob Trubiani, Lang Lang, Ultra, damper, steering
July 21, 2025

Subaru Forester first drive: New gen still game

July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Forester first drive: New gen still game

Expect to see a lot of this new model; but can the crucial hybrid prove that sequels are better than the original?

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July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, e-Boxer, Lake Heron, Subaru NZ, Jerry Delaney, boxer, Toyota, symmetrical, Terrace Downs, off-road, Outback, Inchcape
July 07, 2025

Suzuki Fronx first drive: Mild spice from India

July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Fronx first drive: Mild spice from India

A compact crossover replacement for the Baleno rocks up with sharper styling and largely familiar feel.

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July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Baleno, Swift, ANCAP, crash test, India, ISG
June 27, 2025

VW ID.Buzz first drive: Another classic hit

June 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.Buzz first drive: Another classic hit

No other people carrier has turned as many heads since its international unveiling. It’s retro-cool image still holds heat three years on.

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June 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, ID.4, ID.5, GTX, VW Commercials, van, Bulli, California, Transporter
June 10, 2025

Tesla Model Y Juniper first drive: Beating the odds

June 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla Model Y Juniper first drive: Beating the odds

You know what you’re getting into but might well find it irresistible to ignore.

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June 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y, Model 3, Tesla NZ, Juniper, Thom Drew
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
January 22, 2025

Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

January 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

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January 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic hybrid, Honda NZ, Peter Ashley, Matthew Fong, CR-V, HR-V, ZR-V, 1.5 turbo, 2.0-litre hybrid, Nelson, Hokitika, Buller, Berlins
December 12, 2024

LDV T60 Max Plus first drive: Flash in the plan

December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
LDV T60 Max Plus first drive: Flash in the plan

Additional equipment, a big design refresh and a significant engineering change aim to keep this well-known offer in good health.

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December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60, T60 Max Plus, Terron T9
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