November 18, 2017

Holden Equinox: A whole new day

November 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Holden Equinox: A whole new day

Holden’s new entry into the mid-size crossover scene is here in force. But how much strength does it add to a well-subscribed scene?

November 10, 2017

SsangYong Rexton G4: Smartened, still setting own pace

November 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

SsangYong Rexton G4: Smartened, still setting own pace

In the SUV sector, some still like ‘em old-school tough … and a newly-released big Korean seven-seater continues to oblige.

November 06, 2017

BMW X3: Impressive lift in tech and sportiness

November 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

BMW X3: Impressive lift in tech and sportiness

The third generation cuts a better track than its predecessors and reveals the direction set to be taken by the X model Kiwis love most of all.

November 02, 2017

Audi RS5: Smaller calibre suits big gun

November 02, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Audi RS5: Smaller calibre suits big gun

The old Audi RS5 was an old-fashioned sledgehammer V8 coupe. How much emotional wallop does it have in its new-age format?

October 27, 2017

Hyundai Kona: Korea serves Hawaiian punch

October 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Hyundai Kona: Korea serves Hawaiian punch

The Kona pushes a lot of the right small SUV buttons in respect to its style and specification. Does it drive as well as it looks?

October 17, 2017

Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet: Sunny side up

October 17, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet: Sunny side up

When the E-Class coupe came out we called it ‘Mr Smooth with schmooze’ … the just-arrived drop-top is the same again, just with added sunshine.

September 20, 2017

Subaru WRX MY2018: New look but still old school

September 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Subaru WRX MY2018: New look but still old school

Facelift time for the fiery Subaru WRX and its even more feral STi spin-off smartens up their spec, but does it bring them up to speed?

September 14, 2017

Range Rover Velar: Diamond in the rough

September 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

Range Rover Velar: Diamond in the rough

It fills a gap you probably never knew existed and is probably well-timed to feed insatiable taste for expensive and hunky-looking swanky SUVs.

September 01, 2017

VW Arteon: All about making the right impression

September 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman

VW Arteon: All about making the right impression

The Arteon has all the right lines and curves in all the right places, but the better news is that it has smarts to back up that sharp styling.

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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