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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
June 16, 2025

Haval H6 PHEV GT road test review: Mean and lean

June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Haval H6 PHEV GT road test review: Mean and lean

The performance thematic is compelling, but the primary reason for buy-in is the high potential for astoundingly decent thrift.

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June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Haval
H6, PHEV, GT, Plug-in, economy, thrift, thrust, tiernary
April 24, 2025

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition

April 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition

Swoopy styling, more tech and a lion-hearted three cylinder engine with electric assist arrive for this five-seater medium SUV.

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April 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
3008, hybrid, Peugeot NZ, 5008, Puretech, GT, Sochaux
June 07, 2024

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

The pony express that feeds on electric oats is controversial, but also convincing.

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June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang Mach-E, GT, Ford NZ, dual motor, electric, Jim Farley
November 27, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

The middle member of this three strong family delivers a good blend of practicality with all-paw performance.

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November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, AWD, Ford NZ, electric, ChargeNet, battery, GT
April 12, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

Could this hotrod version set the course for the electric model to follow? That seemed an idea worth exploring. 

 

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April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach 1, Ford NZ, Shelby, GT, Coyote, Clean Car
January 16, 2023

Peugeot 308 GT roadtest review: Fashionably beating a trend

January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 308 GT roadtest review: Fashionably beating a trend

Hatchback sales are declining, through consumer abdication to crossovers and the like. This car deserves to reverse that trend.

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January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308, Peugeot NZ, 1.2, PSA, Citroen, electric, hybrid, GT, Stellantis
November 04, 2021

Audi RS E-Tron GT review: Mean in green

November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Audi RS E-Tron GT review: Mean in green

If an exciting electric car suits you, and you’ve got the deepest of deep pockets, this might be the best one you can buy.

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November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
e-tron, GT, RS, Audi New Zealand, ChargeNet
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