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December 08, 2025

Subaru WRX tS Spec-B: Champion effort

December 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru WRX tS Spec-B: Champion effort

Placing a comically large rear wing onto a WRX is a great way to rekindle old memories, but don’t expect full-strength old-school spirit.

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December 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, tS, sedan, World Rally Championship, WRC, Toyota GR Yaris, Subaru NZ, Possum Bourne
September 01, 2025

Subaru Forester e-Boxer Touring road test review: Adding shine to a star

September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Forester e-Boxer Touring road test review: Adding shine to a star

The latest version of electric assistance is what we were always waiting for, but realities also come into play. 

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September 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, Touring, boxer, e-Boxer, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, economy, emissions, CO2, Outback
June 23, 2025

Subaru BRZ tS Tsubasa road test review: Brilliance done better

June 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru BRZ tS Tsubasa road test review: Brilliance done better

It’s building on the driver-focused foundations of the previous edition, but as before unlocking the best it has demands dedication.

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June 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, Tsubasa, Subaru NZ, GR86, Toyota New Zealand, motorsport, boxer, WRX, WRC
February 26, 2024

Subaru Solterra Touring: Well-earthed electric adventurer

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Solterra Touring: Well-earthed electric adventurer

Subaru steps into the sustainable safari scene.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, Toyota, bZ4X, electric, EV, DC, Fuji, Outback, Crosstrek, Forester
July 19, 2023

Subaru Crosstrek Premium roadtest review: Boxer feeling the bash

July 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Crosstrek Premium roadtest review: Boxer feeling the bash

The smallest of this brand’s sports utilities earns new tech and still hits its marks off-seal, but is mired for performance.

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July 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Crosstrek, XV, Subaru NZ, Wal Dumper, Clean Car, CO2, emissions, boxer
April 28, 2023

Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

This talented turbo engine improves the performance envelope without degrading traditional strengths. But it’s no free ride.

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April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, turbo, 2.4, boxer, Subaru NZ, Solterra
September 05, 2022

Subaru WRX Premium manual roadtest review: Just the right gear

September 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru WRX Premium manual roadtest review: Just the right gear

The entry edition of this renowned performance sedan provides the best opportunity to get a full taste of this old-school recipe.

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September 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Premium, flat four, Subaru NZ, boxer
July 27, 2022

Subaru WRX GT Wagon tS roadtest review: Rex grows up

July 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Subaru WRX GT Wagon tS roadtest review: Rex grows up

We’ve got a WRX wagon again after 14 years. Is it worthy of the badge?

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July 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Subaru
WRX, Levorg, Subaru NZ, Legacy GT, boxer, Lineartronic
April 12, 2022

Subaru Forester Premium road test review: Helicopter parenting phase

April 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Subaru Forester Premium road test review: Helicopter parenting phase

An update of this staple sees it gain even more safety and comfort features, yet at no expense to its core ruggedness.

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April 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Subaru
Forester, all-wheel-drive, Subaru NZ, Outback, XV, EyeSight
May 31, 2021

Subaru XV Premium review: Plasma transfusion

May 31, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
Subaru XV Premium review: Plasma transfusion

WHENEVER a brand-new vehicle is launched, it is already almost out of date – because back at headquarters they’re already working on the vehicle’s first facelift.

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May 31, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
Subaru
XV, Subaru NZ, boxer four
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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