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July 07, 2025

Suzuki Fronx first drive: Mild spice from India

July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Fronx first drive: Mild spice from India

A compact crossover replacement for the Baleno rocks up with sharper styling and largely familiar feel.

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July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Baleno, Swift, ANCAP, crash test, India, ISG
June 27, 2025

VW ID.Buzz first drive: Another classic hit

June 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.Buzz first drive: Another classic hit

No other people carrier has turned as many heads since its international unveiling. It’s retro-cool image still holds heat three years on.

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June 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Kombi, ID.4, ID.5, GTX, VW Commercials, van, Bulli, California, Transporter
June 10, 2025

Tesla Model Y Juniper first drive: Beating the odds

June 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla Model Y Juniper first drive: Beating the odds

You know what you’re getting into but might well find it irresistible to ignore.

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June 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y, Model 3, Tesla NZ, Juniper, Thom Drew
February 26, 2025

Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

Is Benz’s mightiest image-building machine a more thrill-inducing G-spot with a plug than when wed to a pump? We get the dirt.

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February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G580, EQ Technology, Mercedes Benz NZ, Boomrock, G-wagen, electric, AMG G63
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
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