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October 14, 2026

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Launch Edition roadtest review: Not such a hard place

October 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Launch Edition roadtest review: Not such a hard place

Hybrid brings VW’s compact crossover into a new era, but the new styling is the most electrifying element.

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October 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc, R-Line, Launch Edition, Golf, VW NZ, hybrid, 48 volt
August 20, 2026

Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time

August 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time

The outcry out for a sportier version of Toyota’s top seller  has been answered - and it’s a red-blood with a Green theme.

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August 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
RAV4, PHEV, Toyota NZ, battery, bZ4X, hybrid, range, NEDC, WLTP, GR Sport
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
December 15, 2025

BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV road test review: Halfway there the right spot?

December 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV road test review: Halfway there the right spot?

If full-scale fossil fuel reliance doesn’t feel appropriate yet going fully electric seems a step too far, there’s the edition that relies on the pump yet comes with a plug.

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December 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3, PHEV, BMW NZ, hybrid, electric, diesel, petrol, plug
November 10, 2025

MG QS road test review: High end, low spend

November 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MG QS road test review: High end, low spend

It’d be a shame if the kids trashed it, but at least you can take solace in not having had to break the bank to buy in.

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November 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
QS, SUV, MPV, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-80, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, MG NZ, hybrid, turbo
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
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