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October 28, 2025

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review: Quietly plugging on

October 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Series II Active road test review:  Quietly plugging on

Four years on from introduction, this part hatch, part family SUV remains an icon of sensible EV tech.

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October 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Hyundai, EV, Clean Car, Active
July 25, 2025

Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

There’s no mystery to why this latest generation of the famous pony express is so thunderous. 

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July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Dark Horse, V8, 5.0-litre, Ford NZ, Tremac, Pirelli, P-Zero, economy, Clean Car, emissions
May 14, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

It’s a new generation that takes care to improve the flavour without ruining the recipe.

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May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, diesel, RUC, Clean Car, Skoda NZ, DSG, Haldex
May 07, 2024

MG4 Excite 51 road test review: Does the budget choice play a value card?

May 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 Excite 51 road test review: Does the budget choice play a value card?

It’s the cheapest version of China’s best compact electric; so, case closed, right?

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May 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG NZ, rebate, Clean Car, BYD, cost
October 16, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

It’s still a ute, but the ‘people’s car’ revisions make quite a difference. 

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, biturbo, 2.0-litre, V6, Clean Car, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ
August 21, 2023

Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser: Rock of ages

August 21, 2023/ Rob Maetzig
Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser:  Rock of ages

If you know what you’re looking for, it’s easy to spot evidence of Aotearoa’s very explosive past.

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August 21, 2023/ Rob Maetzig/
Toyota
Hilux SR5 Cruiser, widetrack, Clean Car, Emissions, Rob Maetzig, Hinuera Gap
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
June 26, 2023

Suzuki Vitara JLX Allgrip Hybrid roadtest review: It’s a small gain

June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Vitara JLX Allgrip Hybrid roadtest review: It’s a small gain

The mildest electric assist Suzuki offers for this classic is the front-line weapon against one of the world’s toughest emissions standard. How does it fare?

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June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara, hybrid, Suzuki NZ, Boosterjet, Clean Car, CO2, emissions
May 26, 2023

Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

A stunning achievement that struggles to make sense in this climate.

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May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Raptor, V6, Ford NZ, Climate Change, Clean Car, Bronco
April 19, 2023

Opel Corsa/Corsa-e SRi roadtest review: Starting small

April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Corsa/Corsa-e SRi roadtest review: Starting small

Placement as the quiet, more affordable understudy to the extrovert Mokka has been the gameplan for this small hatchback.

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April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Corsa, SRi, Corsa-e, PSA, Peugeot, Clean Car, Mokka, Mokka-e
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