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June 18, 2026

Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts

June 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts

This handy compact SUV sets a good pace, but absence of some Euro-market tech affects its smart standing.

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June 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Sportline, Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, EV
June 12, 2026

MINI Cooper JCW Convertible road test review: Zoom with a view

June 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MINI Cooper JCW Convertible road test review: Zoom with a view

Potential to deliver top-down giggles is this model’s greatest strength.  

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June 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
MINI Convertible, JCW, John Cooper Works, MINI NZ
June 03, 2026

BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers

June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers

In the market for a big family hauler with all-paw aptitude, plenty of posh and full electric performance?

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June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Volvo
iX45, EX90 Ultra, Sweden, Chengdu, China, Geely, Munich, BMW, Volvo
May 25, 2026

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant

May 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant

The entry level of Ford’s electric offer here lacks race horse performance, but mid-life improvements make it more of a noble steed.

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May 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, Ford NZ, Select, GT, lithium-ion, electric, SYNCH4A, Eruption Green
May 14, 2026

Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

Pump price disruption could well be helping this petrol-electric find its place.

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May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, electric, AC, Ford NZ, Hilux, Riddara RD6
May 06, 2026

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 road test review: Business as usual

May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 road test review: Business as usual

Updates to Japan’s go-to big family bus keep in it the spotlight, but it’s a crowded scene now.

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May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, EV, electric, ICE
April 23, 2026

Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat

April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat

Will the smallest of the Blue Oval’s van-based ‘multipurpose vehicles’ be fully appreciated?

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April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Transit, Tourneo, Courier, Active, Puma, Fiesta, EcoBoost, one litre, Ford NZ, Mondeo, Focus, petrol, e-Tourneo, Escape
April 14, 2026

MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful

April 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful

It’s not your usual kind of one-tonne ute - and that’s why attention is deserved.

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April 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
U9, Explore Pro, LDV Terron 9, electric, diesel, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, one tonne
April 08, 2026

Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill

April 08, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru BRZ Kiiro roadtest review: Hue to a thrill

This year’s special edition is just like last year’s, except for having a striking new colour. But that’s still enough excuse to reacquaint.

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April 08, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, Kiiro, 2.4, Subaru NZ, MX-5, Mazda, Palmfeild Motors, MX-5 Club, Yellow, Tsubasa
March 31, 2026

Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black

March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black

Return of diesel power for this iconic off-roader reinforces that it shines brightest in a format feeding from the dark side of the forecourt.

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March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
G-Class, G-wagon, G450d, diesel, AMG, G63, EQ, G580
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