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June 24, 2026

Top scores and a black mark from efficiency outing

June 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Top scores and a black mark from efficiency outing

Nissan asked five motoring journalists to lean into a fuel efficiency exercise. The results were mixed.

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June 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
economy, efficiency, e-Power, thrift, David Linklater, Matt Hansen, Kyle Cassidy, Liz Dobson, Cameron Officer
May 06, 2026

Extra-lean running result from Swift

May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Extra-lean running result from Swift

Brand’s go-to lightfoot hits four figures with Suzuki’s popular hatch.

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May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Donn Anderson, Suzuki NZ, economy, Wanganui
November 20, 2024

Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Testing time for impending GWM H6 hybrid

How valid is an impressive electric-only range claim when it bases on a disputed test?

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
H6 PHEV, GWM, NEDC, WLTP, EECA, economy, emissions, range
August 14, 2024

Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Gutsy in Green - E-Ray joins Corvette choice

Electric assist, all-wheel-drive and more grunt than a Z06. But is it any more efficient?

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August 14, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
E-Ray, Corvette, GMSV, economy, Z06, 3LT, 2LT
August 12, 2024

Electric pony a lean machine

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric pony a lean machine

Rear-drive Mach-E manages almost twice its cited 504km range in UK economy run.

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, electric, economy, Webfleet, Kevin Booker, Same Clarke, Richard Parker
July 04, 2024

Swift thrift established by old hand

July 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swift thrift established by old hand

Donn Anderson again proves his value as a go-to for eking best return from a Suzuki car.

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July 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift, hybrid, economy, Donn Anderson
June 13, 2024

Hybrid heavyweights’ eco improvements shared

June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid heavyweights’ eco improvements shared

Emissions, economy returns from Prado, Hilux are improved, if modestly.

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June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hybrid, Hilux, Prado, emissions, CO2, economy, diesel
March 13, 2024

Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-enhanced MG3 has Yaris in sights

Additional info reinforces why China’s UK-flavoured make is confident its baby has the measure of Toyota’s tot. 

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March 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, hybrid, MG NZ, Yaris hybrid, battery, economy
February 22, 2022

Raptor hottie likely to feel CO2 penalty burn

February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Raptor hottie likely to feel CO2 penalty burn

Performance petrol set to land as country ramps up for more change in environmental considerations

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February 22, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ranger Raptor, Clean Car Standard, emissions, economy, penalties
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