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July 11, 2022

Suzuki S-Cross first drive review: Fresh front for familiar face

July 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Suzuki S-Cross first drive review: Fresh front for familiar face

A new look makes it almost unrecognisable from the old, but how effective is this third refresh?

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July 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Suzuki
S-Cross, Suzuki NZ, Garry Collins, JX, JLX
June 29, 2022

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo first drive review: Peak performer an easy ascent

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo first drive review: Peak performer an easy ascent

Another rally-themed hatch? This one stands out by being less raucous than some perceived rivals.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Skoda NZ, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Kamiq, Skoda Scala, Skoda Superb, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia, Rodney Gillard
May 27, 2022

Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid first drive review: Formula E goes large

May 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid first drive review: Formula E goes large

Car underpinnings and a boxy top … it’s a new direction for fuel-saving gain when entertaining mass movement.

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May 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan PHEV, eHybrid, VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, Skoda Superb iV, lithium ion
May 25, 2022

Subaru WRX first drive review: Icon's flying finish

May 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru WRX first drive review: Icon's flying finish

Given it’s the last of its kind, might some fans have expected a full noise blast across the fossil fuel finish line?

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May 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, world rally championship, NZ rally championship, Subaru NZ, boxer
May 20, 2022

Renault Arkana first drive review: Cheeky chic

May 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Renault Arkana first drive review: Cheeky chic

This crossover coupe delivers a previously premium sector profile to a more accessible price level.

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May 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Renault NZ, Sam Waller, Arkana, Koleos, Megane E-Tech, Megane RS, Kadjar, Captur, Austral
May 06, 2022

Volkswagen Golf R/ Tiguan R first drive review: Special ops action

May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R/ Tiguan R first drive review: Special ops action

The most steroidal road-legal Golf yet is a prime choice for naughty track action. A Tiguan with the same stomp surprises, too.

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May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, Tiguan R, Performance Pack, VW NZ, EA888
April 11, 2022

Mazda CX-5 MY2022 first drive review: More tweaks to well-accepted formula

April 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 MY2022 first drive review: More tweaks to well-accepted formula

How well does an urban favourite sports utility cope with a non-urban landscape?

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April 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Mazda NZ, Off road mode, PHEV, Activ
April 07, 2022

Chevrolet C8 Corvette first drive review: Simply super, man

April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Chevrolet C8 Corvette first drive review: Simply super, man

'America's sports car' delivers much more than powerful visual drama.

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April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Corvette, V8, C8, GMSV
February 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz C200, C300 first drive: Downsized and moving up

February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz C200, C300 first drive: Downsized and moving up

Now we are four: The volume-chasing 1.5 and 2.0-litre editions of the W206 C-Class sedan range are first on the local scene.

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February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class, W206, Mercedes Benz NZ, C200, C300
February 24, 2022

LDV EV T60 first drive: Is this the electric ute NZ has been waiting for?

February 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
LDV EV T60 first drive: Is this the electric ute NZ has been waiting for?

Intent on being the first vehicle brand to offer an electric ute, with aim to get it in the market late this year, LDV has allowed us wheel time in its evaluation unit.

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February 24, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
LDV
EV T60, electric
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