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October 25, 2015

RS3: Back in the blast zone

October 25, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
RS3: Back in the blast zone

An incredible engine, unlimited grip and potential, on the right roads, to show up far more expensive performance exotica … the latest RS3 is far more serious than its slightly subdued appearance suggests

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October 25, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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RS3
October 22, 2015

BMW Refreshed 3-Series – top number down for the count

October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
BMW Refreshed 3-Series – top number down for the count

New engines, a stronger specification, slightly sharpened styling – and auf wiedersehen to the six-cylinder engines. Is this what it takes to keep the BMW 3-Series relevant?

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October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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3 Series
October 10, 2015

VF2 SSV Redline – brilliance with a touch of bogan hunter

October 10, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
VF2 SSV Redline – brilliance with a touch of bogan hunter

The performance edition heading the last blast VF2 Commodore line reminds that brand intention is not to allow Australia’s final edition of its homebuilt car to fade away quietly.

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October 10, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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Commodore
September 29, 2015

Mustang 2015: Pony car's dynamics up to power play

September 29, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Mustang 2015: Pony car's dynamics up to power play

Taking the generation six Mustang into mountain country near Los Angeles has whet our appetite for the local market arrival of Ford’s fabled performance flagbearer.

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September 29, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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September 26, 2015

GLE breaks out of the box

September 26, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
GLE breaks out of the box

The Mercedes GLE offers two options – a traditional wagon and a more overt coupe.

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September 26, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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