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February 12, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq and Superb first drive: Back to the big time

February 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq and Superb first drive: Back to the big time

Improved design, comfort and specification enhances already compelling packages. The driving side awaits more consideration.

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February 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, Superb, Skoda NZ, diesel, Sportline, RS
January 22, 2025

Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

January 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

Honda Civic SR hybrid hatch first drive: Posher push with parsimony

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January 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic hybrid, Honda NZ, Peter Ashley, Matthew Fong, CR-V, HR-V, ZR-V, 1.5 turbo, 2.0-litre hybrid, Nelson, Hokitika, Buller, Berlins
December 12, 2024

LDV T60 Max Plus first drive: Flash in the plan

December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
LDV T60 Max Plus first drive: Flash in the plan

Additional equipment, a big design refresh and a significant engineering change aim to keep this well-known offer in good health.

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December 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60, T60 Max Plus, Terron T9
November 19, 2024

MG ZS Hybrid Plus first drive: New drivetrain adds dollars, makes sense

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG ZS Hybrid Plus first drive: New drivetrain adds dollars, makes sense

As much as petrol-electrics without plugs are but a first step into the future, in the ‘now’ they’re the favoured consumer choice. Given that, this one seems well-timed.

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS, MG NZ, SAIC, MG 3, hybrid
September 13, 2024

GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

Hybrids and full electric have been this make’s thing. Now it’s considering adding the step between those technologies.

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September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Ora, Cannon Alpha, Tank 500, PHEV, hybrid, EV, GWM NZ, Steve Maciver
August 21, 2024

Honda HR-V first drive: Little tike takes a big adventure

August 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Honda HR-V first drive: Little tike takes a big adventure

The launch for the latest edition of this make’s smallest crossover delivered a clean break from its supposed comfort zone. 

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August 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
HR-V, ZR-V, CR-V, Honda NZ, e:HEV, CVT
June 19, 2024

MG MG3 Hybrid Plus first drive: Tech lift enhances budget buying appeal

June 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG MG3 Hybrid Plus first drive: Tech lift enhances budget buying appeal

Adding electric assist makes the smallest petrol car from this SinoBrit brand more of a challenger to pricier category favourites.

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June 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, Hybrid Plus, MG New Zealand
June 06, 2024

Suzuki Swift first drive: Climate change

June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Swift first drive: Climate change

The latest generation of this long-time Kiwi favourite puts additional effort into thrift-minded tech. 

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June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift, RSC, GLS, Suzuki New Zealand, Gary Collins
April 17, 2024

First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

Talk about a test of faith … when everything about this famous stomper sedan has changed, what chance does it have? Short answer: Plenty.

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April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C63, four cylinder, Mercedes Benz NZ, AMG, M139
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
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