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July 30, 2026

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development

July 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development

The largest serving has  become even more generous, yet also cuts down on calories.

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July 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Palisade, Santa Fe, Hyundai NZ, diesel, hybrid, electric, luxury, Calligraphy
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
July 09, 2026

BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least

July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least

Munich’s first all-electric compact executive model will next year bow out to the ‘Neue Klasse’ i3. The final edition of the i4 is set to leave with head held high.

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July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i4, Gran Coupe, eDrive35, i3, electric, ChargeNet, Plug and Charge, Autocharge, BMW NZ
June 30, 2026

Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch

June 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch

Electrics come in all styles and sizes these day, but nothing else from this age shakes its booty quite like this one. 

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June 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
EV4, E-GMP, 400 volt, 800 volt, GT-Line, electric, Hyundai Group
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
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
May 06, 2026

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 road test review: Business as usual

May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 road test review: Business as usual

Updates to Japan’s go-to big family bus keep in it the spotlight, but it’s a crowded scene now.

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May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, EV, electric, ICE
April 14, 2026

MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful

April 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG U9 Explore Pro road test review: Big, bold and bountiful

It’s not your usual kind of one-tonne ute - and that’s why attention is deserved.

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April 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
U9, Explore Pro, LDV Terron 9, electric, diesel, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, one tonne
March 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge

March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge

Plug-in hybrid choice has finally delivered to this well-received SUV. Still interested?

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March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLC, GLC 350e, PHEV, plug in hybrid, diesel, petrol, Road User Charge, EQ Technology, electric, Mercedes Benz NZ
February 19, 2026

Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova

February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Geely Starray EM-i road test review: Solid but no supernova

Standing as a cost-effective entry to plug-in hybrid tech, this five-seater SUV also has a comprehensive list of standard kit. But the driving side cries out for polish.

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February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Geely
Starray EM-i, NordEast, PHEV, Outlander, range, electric, Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr, Lotus
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