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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
January 23, 2026

VW Tayron R-Line road test review: No slumming on the school run

January 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tayron R-Line road test review: No slumming on the school run

The replacement for the popular Tiguan Allspace and, in time, the larger Touareg is a plush ride in its flagship form. Does that make it too cool for school?

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January 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tayron, Tayron R Line, VW NZ, Tiguan Allspace, ID.Buzz, Touareg, Elegance, Black Package, Touring
April 09, 2025

Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

Even more energised, just as engaging - you can have a lot of fun in the ultimate Golf, but if going this big, go all the way.

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April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, VW NZ, EA888, GTI, all-wheel-drive
July 22, 2024

VW Touareg R PHEV road test review: Whopping Wolfsburg wallop

July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW Touareg R PHEV road test review: Whopping Wolfsburg wallop

This big SUV has always been diesel-wed. So how persuasive is this impressively pumped electric-amped petrol powerhouse proposal?

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July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg R PHEV, VW NZ, PHEV, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne
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
August 10, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
 Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

If you’ve tried and enjoyed the best, will it be a surprise that the ‘wurst’ version is actually just as tasty, perhaps even moreso?

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August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW NZ, V6, Ford Ranger, T6
November 07, 2022

VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

It’s a clever and comfy experience, but the price of the best seats will make you sit down.

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November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan, VW Commercials NZ, VW NZ, PHEV
August 29, 2022

Volkswagen Golf R First Edition roadtest review: Tracking to greatness

August 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R First Edition roadtest review: Tracking to greatness

How does the daily grind work out for the most playful version of the most potent model?

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August 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, VW NZ, EA888, First Edition, Performance Pack
June 21, 2022

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line roadtest review: Going all the way

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line roadtest review: Going all the way

All the positive traits of a five-seater model but with a bigger boot and two extra occasional chairs. But is the flagship too plush for school run punishment?

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan, Allspace, R-Line, VW NZ, Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento
May 03, 2022

Volkswagen Grand California 600 roadtest review: German for ‘happy camper’

May 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Grand California 600 roadtest review: German for ‘happy camper’

Time to go big with a brand with a long and illustrious heritage when it comes to outdoorsy adventures.

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May 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Grand California, Crafter, VW Commercials, VW NZ, camping, motorhome, campervan
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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