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May 28, 2025

GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

China Inc is ramping up its attack on the lower end of the lucrative ute sector. Some established brands need to watch their backs.

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May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, JAC
T9, Cannon, turbodiesel, ADAS, ute, Japan, China, ANCAP
January 08, 2025

VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

The third generation format of Wolfsburg’s best seller arrives with fresh looks and a more tech-set attitude. 

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January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan, R-Line, Volkswagen NZ, Skoda, China
September 17, 2024

Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid road test review: Wired for the moment

September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid road test review: Wired for the moment

It’s a ‘quiet’ car that, through having regained technical credibility, has potential to generate noise.

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September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Haval
Jolion, hybrid, China, PHEV, GWM
July 15, 2024

GWM Ora GT, Chery Omoda E5 EX roadtest review: Driving ambition

July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Ora GT, Chery Omoda E5 EX roadtest review: Driving ambition

China has become a juggernaut of the automotive scene and the big name performers are keen to go global. Do they  yet have what it takes?

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July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda, GWM
Omoda, E5, Chery, GWM, Ora, Ora GT, electric, China, EV
August 22, 2022

MG3 Core hatchback roadtest review: Cheap and cost-effective

August 22, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
MG3 Core hatchback roadtest review: Cheap and cost-effective

Low price and a great warranty and, yes, some shortcomings.

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August 22, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
MG
China, ANCAP, VSRR, NCAP, MG NZ, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Mirage
August 09, 2021

MG ZS EV review: Taking the high road from China

August 09, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
MG ZS EV review: Taking the high road from China

The ZS small crossover was launched in 2017, and it is now the MG brand’s biggest-selling model in international markets. But it’s the electric variant that is getting all the headlines. Naturally.

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August 09, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
MG
EV, China, ZS EV, affordable, SAIC
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