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January 22, 2024

Suzuki Jimny five-door first drive: Baby in the family way

January 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Jimny five-door first drive: Baby in the family way

Introduction to this new version of the make’s diddy rock-hopper asked for steady nerves and plenty of revs. 

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January 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
December 04, 2023

BMW i5 M60 first drive: Petrolheads’ electric

December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i5 M60 first drive: Petrolheads’ electric

The brand that draws driving enthusiasts keeps true to credo.

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December 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, BMW NZ, Five Series, M60, electric, Millbrook, Treble Cone, xDrive
November 23, 2023

Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

In its first wave pump-reliant representation, this compact sports utility appeals more on look more than feel, but it’s a big step up all the same.

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November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, Electric, EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, hybrid
October 16, 2023

Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

A year on from getting a facelift, this well-established model receives a heart transplant.

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross, hybrid, Vitara, Swift, Clean Car Standard, Suzuki New Zealand
September 14, 2023

Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

Mercedes’ most powerful and affluent electric passenger choices now represent at a higher level. 

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September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
EQE, EQS, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, MBUX, Hyperscreen
September 07, 2023

Audi Q4 e-tron first drive review: Put a ring on it

September 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q4 e-tron first drive review: Put a ring on it

The most important member of Ingolstadt’s electric car family arrives. 

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September 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4 e-tron, Audi NZ, Greg Leet, Ina Economopoulos, MEB, Germany, Ingolstadt
August 29, 2023

Opel Astra GSe and Grandland PHEVs first drive: Preludes to electric dive

August 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Astra GSe and Grandland PHEVs first drive: Preludes to electric dive

A common drivetrain, in two states of tune, for the latest additions to this German marque’s local fleet.

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August 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
August 28, 2023

Citroen e-C4 Shine first drive: Smoothing the path

August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen e-C4 Shine first drive: Smoothing the path

The French brand famous for doing things differently uses old tricks and new on this first local electric offer.

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August 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
e-C4, electric, PSA, Stellantis, Peugeot, 208, 2008, VW ID.3
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
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