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September 16, 2025

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark

September 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV road test review: Bright spark

The ute sector’s diesel addiction is obvious, but now there’s another way. 

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September 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Cannon Alpha, PHEV, hybrid
July 08, 2025

Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

A compelling new hybrid drivetrain for this solid contender surely raises its chances.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Santa Fe, hybrid, Hyundai NZ, Seoul, Kia, Highlander, RAV4
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
December 10, 2024

Mercedes-Benz E300 roadtest review: High-tech with tradition

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz E300 roadtest review: High-tech with tradition

The latest iteration of one of the oldest model lines from one of the oldest car makers is now down to one mainstream choice, but still looks forward.

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes
Mercedes Benz NZ, E-Class, E300, hybrid, 48 volt, sedan
December 08, 2024

Jaecoo J7 EX roadtest review: Serving with ICE

December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaecoo J7 EX roadtest review: Serving with ICE

Another new mid-size SUV from China with a competitive price-tag, interesting looks and lots of tech … but, hey, where’s the electric involvement?

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December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Jaecoo, J7, Chery, petrol, hybrid, SUV
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
November 06, 2024

Suzuki Swift RSC/MG MG3 Hybrid Plus roadtest review: Sippy nipper showdown

November 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Swift RSC/MG MG3 Hybrid Plus roadtest review: Sippy nipper showdown

Electric assist is becoming a thing for small cars, so how good are the latest mainstream competitors?

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November 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG, Suzuki
MG3, hybrid, Suzuki, Swift RSC, Suzuki NZ, MG Nz
September 17, 2024

Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid road test review: Wired for the moment

September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid road test review: Wired for the moment

It’s a ‘quiet’ car that, through having regained technical credibility, has potential to generate noise.

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September 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Haval
Jolion, hybrid, China, PHEV, GWM
September 02, 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy road test review: Big effort goes to town

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy road test review: Big effort goes to town

In moving up to meet a changing world, does this popular model risk losing touch with its biggest support base?

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, diesel, petrol, hybrid, Calligraphy, Apple CarPlay, 1.6
June 17, 2024

Toyota C-HR 1.8 Limited road test review: Angling with Euro aptitude

June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota C-HR 1.8 Limited road test review: Angling with Euro aptitude

The second-generation of this personable model still puts design panache ahead of practicality, but has more to give.

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June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Limited, hybrid, PHEV, Toyota NZ
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