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November 17, 2025

Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity

November 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Audi SQ6 e-tron road test review: Energising opportunity

It’s ben a tough road for electrics, not least expensive ones. But this model reminds that, as much as it has been battered, Ingolstadt is hardly beaten.

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November 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Audi NZ, SQ6, electric, e-tron, Q8, Q4, RS GT, Porsche, Macan, EV, Chargenet
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
September 22, 2025

Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles

September 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Audi A5 Avant PHEV road test review: In the right circles

An advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain seems a good fit for this shapely sports-themed wagon.

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September 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A5, PHEV, Avant, electric, Ingolstadt, RUC, EV, Audi NZ, A4, RS4, S5
July 14, 2025

Honda e:N1 roadtest review: Asimo goes electric

July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda e:N1 roadtest review: Asimo goes electric

Fancy a battery-pure alternate to the HR-V, ZR-V and CR-V hybrid petrol SUVs?

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July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
e:N1, Honda NZ, EV, electric, battery, lithium ion, Asimo, MG4, Atto3
June 30, 2025

Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

The electric edition of this icon is a massive achievement for zero-emissions luxury motoring. But the new way cannot shrug all old issues.

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June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
G 580, EQ Technology, G 63 AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, EQ
May 02, 2025

Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

The entry edition of this important model reminds that, despite being a delayed introduction, it enters the market with head held high.

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May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya Engage, Engage, Leaf, Nissan NZ, Nismo, EV, electric, lithium ion
August 12, 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N roadtest review: Zip zap-tastic genre hero

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N roadtest review: Zip zap-tastic genre hero

Is this ‘full grin’-fettled model good enough to convince petrolheads that electric power can deliver their kind of car? Hell yeah!

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5 N, N, EV, Manfeild, Circuit Chris Amon
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
May 20, 2024

KGM Torres EVX road test review: Korea’s Mr Chunky

May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM Torres EVX road test review: Korea’s Mr Chunky

 This first model from a revived familiar brand delivers intriguing energy and welcome boldness in a big box presentation, but is it edgy enough?

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May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, EVX, SsangYong, EV, BYD, Blade battery, ADAS, ANCAP, NCAP
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
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