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July 22, 2026

Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green

July 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green

The first electric car to achieve the Czech make’s vaunted performance badge is certainly hot - but will the price cool desire?

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July 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, VW ID.4 GTX, VW ID.5 GTX, electric, MEB, Tech-Deck, Tech Deck, Octavia RS
June 18, 2026

Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts

June 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Elroq Sportline road test review: Upsize down attracts

This handy compact SUV sets a good pace, but absence of some Euro-market tech affects its smart standing.

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June 18, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Sportline, Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, EV
February 09, 2026

VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs

February 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.Buzz GTX roadtest review: Love beats bugs

A stiff price is a shame yet the charming, nostalgic design is massively endearing.

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February 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.Buzz, Type 2, T2, Kombi, VW NZ, MEB, ID.4, ID.5, Audi, Porsche, EV, battery
April 15, 2024

Skoda Enyaq iV 80 Coupe roadtest review: Pragmatic plush

April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Enyaq iV 80 Coupe roadtest review: Pragmatic plush

The sports utility model is the best-sorted MEB car here. Where does the style-driven version sit?

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April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, MEB, Coupe, Sportline Max, VW, Skoda NZ
February 15, 2024

Cupra Born roadtest review: One from the heart

February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra Born roadtest review: One from the heart

Some electrics are for geeks, this one is for car lovers.

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February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, VW Group, ID.3, electric, MEB, MG4, XPower, Spain, SEAT
February 01, 2024

VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

The highest-priced version packs more kit into a sharper-looking body, but overall it’s playing a straight bat.

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February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.5, MEB, Skoda, Audi, electric, Tesla, Nissan Leaf
October 11, 2023

Audi Q4 e-tron 40 roadtest review: Dress circle starter

October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q4 e-tron 40 roadtest review: Dress circle starter

The second sub-$100k car to bear the e-tron badge is a world apart from the first - and also stands out from other current e-trons.

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October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4, MEB, E-tron, Audi NZ, VW ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, EV, Tesla
October 03, 2023

VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

The first car from Wolfsburg’s electric car push has finally landed; is it still a big deal?

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October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, Pro, VW NZ, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Audi Q4, Tesla Model Y
July 27, 2023

Skoda Enyaq iV Sportline roadtest review: Fewer dollars, more sense

July 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Enyaq iV Sportline roadtest review: Fewer dollars, more sense

A sensible pricing realignment restores the top-flight version of this crucial electric car to top of the logic list.

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July 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq iV 80, MEB, VW Group, Skoda NZ
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