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July 12, 2017

Honda Civic Type R: Old school for new opportunities

July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Honda Civic Type R: Old school for new opportunities

For so many years it was Japan’s forbidden fruit, but now we’ve had a taste. The Civic Type R comes on sale in September – but we’ve just driven it at Hampton Downs.

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July 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic
July 07, 2017

Hyundai i30: Dub stepping continues

July 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai i30: Dub stepping continues

A European upbringing continues to ensure the i30 stands apart from other Hyundai cars – but it’s not quite an equal, in one respect, to the hatch it aspires to emulate.

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July 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30
June 28, 2017

Subaru XV: Smallest wagon finds its feet

June 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru XV: Smallest wagon finds its feet

You know how the Impreza tipped up the new car market at the start of the year? It’s happening all over again … this time with a model that strikes even more of a chord with Kiwis.

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June 28, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
XV
June 21, 2017

Audi Q5 and SQ5: Chasing great

June 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q5 and SQ5: Chasing great

The new Audi Q5 range once again features a SQ5 flagship – one with a change of heart.

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June 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q5, SQ5
June 19, 2017

Holden Astra sedan: Pair pressure

June 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Astra sedan: Pair pressure

The Astra hatch now has a sedan alternate. But how much familial feeling is there really?

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June 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Astra
June 13, 2017

Suzuki Swift: Still set to be a big-time baby

June 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Swift: Still set to be a big-time baby

The biggest-selling small car on the market for the past 12 years has just gone into its third generation. Is the new Suzuki Swift up to snuff?

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June 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift
May 29, 2017

Mercedes E-Class Coupe: Upsizing in style

May 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes E-Class Coupe: Upsizing in style

The sedan was good enough to win New Zealand Car of the Year. Now there’s a more stylish edition of the E-Class. How does the Coupe shape up?

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May 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
May 20, 2017

Mercedes-AMG E 63: King of the boardroom brawlers

May 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG E 63: King of the boardroom brawlers

The black-hearted bogan of the E-Class family has arrived with a gargling gorilla roar. All hail the mighty E 63 S.

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May 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
E 63
May 15, 2017

Skoda Kodiaq: Last in, best dressed

May 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq: Last in, best dressed

The Skoda Kodiaq arrives with a big reputation. Is it justified? First impression suggests that it Czechs out as advertised.

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May 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
May 10, 2017

Land Rover Discovery: Ultimate all-rounder shapes up

May 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Land Rover Discovery: Ultimate all-rounder shapes up

Some big SUVs have become luxury road cruisers. Others maintain hard-out mud-plugging ability. The Discovery probably does both brilliantly

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May 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Discovery
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