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August 16, 2023

Mazda CX-60/CX-90 first drive: Going for gold

August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-60/CX-90 first drive: Going for gold

Hiroshima moves up a price class by adding extra plush - and engineering panache - to the usual premium play.

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August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-90, Mazda NZ, PHEV, m-hybrid
August 05, 2023

Mahindra Scorpio first drive: Star sign-up for tough tracks

August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra Scorpio first drive: Star sign-up for tough tracks

Hitting the tracks - one all about high-speed, the other a mucky slog - reveals lots of talent from this robust alternate to the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester.

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August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, XUV700, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Russell Burling, MSPT
June 29, 2023

Mercedes GLC300 first drive: For now, a lone star

June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes GLC300 first drive: For now, a lone star

It’s a second generation bringing a second helping of a single dish.

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June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLC300, AMG 43, AMG 63
June 09, 2023

Subaru Crosstrek first drive review: New name, familiar feel

June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Crosstrek first drive review: New name, familiar feel

A fresh shape, improved platform, more content including a smart screen and an enhanced EyeSight … but no improvement under the bonnet.

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June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
XV, Crosstrek, Wilderness, Subaru NZ, Solterra, Wallis Dumper
June 02, 2023

Cupra Born first drive review: Enlivening electric 'loco' motion

June 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra Born first drive review: Enlivening electric 'loco' motion

Hot hatch fans have been wondering what’s in it for them from world going electric. 

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June 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
May 26, 2023

Maserati Grecale first drive: Flair for the (well-funded) family

May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Maserati Grecale first drive: Flair for the (well-funded) family

Here it is, the ‘affordable’ and practical gateway for those wanting to drive something from a brand famed for sports cars and performance.

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May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Maserati
Grecale, Maserati NZ, Grant Barling, Nettuno, T4, Modena, Stellantis, Wingers
May 22, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive: Pony play just got zappy

May 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive: Pony play just got zappy

An America classic rebirths as an electric sports utility family ride. Tough if you’re still troubled. 

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May 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, Ford NZ, Electric, SUV, CATL, battery, Coupe, V8
May 17, 2023

Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive: Latest air style

May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive: Latest air style

Astounding looking electric cars are becoming the norm, but even so ….

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May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, E-GMP, 800v, Ross Wenzlick
May 11, 2023

VW Amarok first drive: Rok on a roll

May 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW Amarok first drive: Rok on a roll

They started with the best – and, in some ways, have made it even better.

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May 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW Commercials NZ, Kevin Richards, V6, Clean Car, biturbo
April 02, 2023

Mahindra XUV700 first drive: Mountain high

April 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra XUV700 first drive: Mountain high

The sub-continent’s biggest maker comes out swinging with a cheap SUV that’s hardly budget.

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April 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
XUV700, XUV500, XUV400, XUV300, Joydeep Moitra
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