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March 15, 2016

Holden Spark: Heightened state of 'appiness'

March 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Spark: Heightened state of 'appiness'

Holden’s new city hatch can be considered the ultimate mobile app – a significant part of the appeal is its smartphone-friendliness. It’s not bad to drive, either.

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March 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Spark
February 24, 2016

Mercedes-AMG A45: Revved-up revamp

February 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG A45: Revved-up revamp

More power, more playful – what’s not to like about this pepped petite powerhaus?

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February 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
A45
February 23, 2016

Kia Sportage: Gunning for more than Tucson

February 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Sportage: Gunning for more than Tucson

Despite declaring a price war on Tucson, Kia NZ insists its Sportage isn’t just here to embarrass the parent brand's donor. In fact, the Seoul connection barely rated a mention on the launch.

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February 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Sportage
February 19, 2016

BMW 7-Series: Prime stake relies on technology edge

February 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 7-Series: Prime stake relies on technology edge

Some cars are to drive – some cars are to be driven in. BMW’s new Seven-Series has a foot in each camp. But how relevant is a lavishly-equipped mega sedan that promises a million dollar feel?

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February 19, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
7-Series
February 14, 2016

Porsche 918 Spyder: Putting the grrrr into Green

February 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Porsche 918 Spyder: Putting the grrrr into Green

A morning lapping Hampton Downs’ race circuit in Porsche’s vaunted hypercar, the 918 Spyder. No pressure – it’s just another $1.4 million car, right?

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February 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
918
February 04, 2016

Fortuner here as SUV sector peaks?

February 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner here as SUV sector peaks?

The increasing popularity of what are prosaically known as lifestyle vehicles is probably nearing its zenith, but might still show a bit more growth this year.

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February 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner
January 28, 2016

Peugeot 308 GT Diesel: Sporting chance or long shot?

January 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 308 GT Diesel: Sporting chance or long shot?

Peugeot is known for its diesel prowess. And it’s not unknown for making the occasional half-decent hot hatch. But what happens when these two world collide?

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January 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308
January 27, 2016

Peugeot 308 GTi: Going forward by looking back

January 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 308 GTi: Going forward by looking back

Remember when a GTi badge on the back of a Peugeot hatch really meant something? The new 308 flagship rekindles memory of good times from long, long ago.

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January 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308, GTi
December 09, 2015

Sharp looks for suave RX

December 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Sharp looks for suave RX

The latest generation of the Lexus RX takes the brand’s design language to an eye-catching extreme. But aside from the fresh styling, how different is it really?

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December 09, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
RX, SUV
December 05, 2015

GLC: Another star is born

December 05, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
GLC: Another star is born

Well-appointed family crossovers and sports utes are becoming the most important class for prestige brands – Mercedes’ sees its GLC as being a star offer of 2016.

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December 05, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, Crossover, SUV
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