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March 21, 2024

KGM Torres EVX first drive: Chasing an ohm run

March 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM Torres EVX first drive: Chasing an ohm run

The electric flagship of the first car from a re-energised Korean battler brand goes big on spec and space, but will it re-set the bar?

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March 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, Ssangyong, EV, Daile Stephens
February 14, 2024

VW Touareg update first drive: Petrol-electric option to diesel tradition

February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW Touareg update first drive: Petrol-electric option to diesel tradition

A well-judged facelift finally delivers access to the PHEV drivetrain expected several years ago, but it doesn’t wholly break the diesel habit.

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February 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg, PHEV, R-Line, petrol, diesel, EV, Cayenne, Q7, VW NZ, Chanelle McDonald
February 05, 2024

Subaru Impreza first drive: Premium play time

February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Impreza first drive: Premium play time

Call it an emotional lift kit - this medium hatch’s update is all about using more plush to pull a crowd.

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February 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza, Subaru NZ, Wal Dumper, CVT, boxer
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/
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