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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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