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June 19, 2024

MG MG3 Hybrid Plus first drive: Tech lift enhances budget buying appeal

June 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG MG3 Hybrid Plus first drive: Tech lift enhances budget buying appeal

Adding electric assist makes the smallest petrol car from this SinoBrit brand more of a challenger to pricier category favourites.

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June 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, Hybrid Plus, MG New Zealand
June 06, 2024

Suzuki Swift first drive: Climate change

June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Swift first drive: Climate change

The latest generation of this long-time Kiwi favourite puts additional effort into thrift-minded tech. 

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June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift, RSC, GLS, Suzuki New Zealand, Gary Collins
April 17, 2024

First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

Talk about a test of faith … when everything about this famous stomper sedan has changed, what chance does it have? Short answer: Plenty.

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April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C63, four cylinder, Mercedes Benz NZ, AMG, M139
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
February 05, 2024

Subaru Impreza first drive: Premium play time

February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Impreza first drive: Premium play time

Call it an emotional lift kit - this medium hatch’s update is all about using more plush to pull a crowd.

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February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza, Subaru NZ, Wal Dumper, CVT, boxer
January 22, 2024

Suzuki Jimny five-door first drive: Baby in the family way

January 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Jimny five-door first drive: Baby in the family way

Introduction to this new version of the make’s diddy rock-hopper asked for steady nerves and plenty of revs. 

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January 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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
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
October 16, 2023

Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

A year on from getting a facelift, this well-established model receives a heart transplant.

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross, hybrid, Vitara, Swift, Clean Car Standard, Suzuki New Zealand
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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