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May 14, 2026

Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

Pump price disruption could well be helping this petrol-electric find its place.

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May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, electric, AC, Ford NZ, Hilux, Riddara RD6
November 20, 2024

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid utility roadtest review: Big shot mover

November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid utility roadtest review: Big shot mover

Petrol-electric has finally become a thing in the one-tonne ute sector and technology development is moving fast. 

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November 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon, Cannon Alpha, hybrid, GWM, Hilux, Ranger
July 01, 2024

Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

The top edition of this workhorse is better sorted to be a more adventurous family friend. Test includes special report video.

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July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, VXR, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, ute, Hilux, Ranger
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
August 12, 2022

Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 roadtest review: V for victory

August 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 roadtest review: V for victory

An impressively refined ride and dynamic feel, plus the fresh cabin treatments make Ranger feel special. But the full Wildtrak package, V6 included, has especially powerful allure.

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August 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, T6.2, Lion V6, diesel, ute, Hilux
March 05, 2022

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X roadtest review: Working class hero farewelled

March 05, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X roadtest review: Working class hero farewelled

With the new gen lineup almost here, it seems right to take the outgoing T6 on one last drive to celebrate its success and discuss the ‘x-factor’ that took it to the top.

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March 05, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Ford
Wildtrak, Ranger, Ford NZ, T6, T6.2
July 19, 2018

Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

The Amarok V6 in its least expensive format isn’t without blemishes but delivers captivating core appeal.

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July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ute, pick-up, one tonne, X-Class, Ranger, Hilux, Colorado
January 26, 2017

Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

The Amarok V6 is the new force in ute-dom. How good is it? We try it out, drive the primary competitor and then chance our luck with a tough-as alternate for much the same money.

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January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford, Toyota
Land Cruiser, Amarok, Ranger
February 02, 2016

Top truck tussle: Ranger XLT versus Hilux SR5

February 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Top truck tussle: Ranger XLT versus Hilux SR5

It’s the battle of the sales heavyweights; Ford Ranger XLT versus the Toyota Hilux SR5, in doublecab diesel auto format.

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February 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Toyota
Ranger, Hilux
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