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September 25, 2026

BMW 420i Convertible road test review: Amiably open-minded

September 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 420i Convertible road test review: Amiably open-minded

The BMW 420i Convertible is heading into its sunset years, but still conspires to brighten your day.

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September 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
420i Convertible, turbo, petrol, BMW NZ
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
April 08, 2024

Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

With the electric models still to show, this edition is the top dog choice. 

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April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, electric, turbo, petrol, Hayden Paddon
September 15, 2023

Toyota GR 86, GR Corolla, GR Supra road test review: Gazoo's engagement ring

September 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota GR 86, GR Corolla, GR Supra road test review: Gazoo's engagement ring

Common badge, common spirit, common transmission type. Six-cylinder coupe or four, tri-pot hot hatch …. pick your flavour.

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September 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota, GR 86, GR Supra, GR Corolla, turbo, three cylinder, BMW, Subaru, WRC, WEC, boxer, Munich
April 28, 2023

Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

This talented turbo engine improves the performance envelope without degrading traditional strengths. But it’s no free ride.

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April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, turbo, 2.4, boxer, Subaru NZ, Solterra
October 25, 2022

Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review: Taking it to a T

October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review:  Taking it to a T

This turbocharged version of a popular model delivers panache to a segment rich with pragmatic choices. But does it stay in step with swinging tastes?

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October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Takami, Activ, SkyActiv, Mazda NZ, turbo
July 15, 2021

Renault Megane RS Trophy test: Salut, it’s been a real blast

July 15, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Renault Megane RS Trophy test: Salut, it’s been a real blast

Resolutely aimed at the driving enthusiast, this genuine European hot hatch is among the best of the breed. Now, the bad news …

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July 15, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Megane RS Trophy, Renault Sport, Renault NZ, hot hatch, turbo
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