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October 20, 2025

Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing

October 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Tasman TXS roadtest review: Rough see, smoother sailing

If you can weather the styling storm and focus on the design, then the Tasman imparts as a very credible concept. But maybe that’s a big ‘if’.

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October 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Tasman, ute, ANCAP, Kia NZ, Karim Habib, Todd McDonald, TXS
May 28, 2025

GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

China Inc is ramping up its attack on the lower end of the lucrative ute sector. Some established brands need to watch their backs.

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May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, JAC
T9, Cannon, turbodiesel, ADAS, ute, Japan, China, ANCAP
April 17, 2025

LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower

April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower

The oldest ute from a Chinese brand is better off for this flash update, but …

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April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60 Max plus, Max Plus, ute, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, biturbo, diesel, LDV NZ
July 01, 2024

Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

The top edition of this workhorse is better sorted to be a more adventurous family friend. Test includes special report video.

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July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, VXR, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, ute, Hilux, Ranger
August 12, 2022

Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 roadtest review: V for victory

August 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 roadtest review: V for victory

An impressively refined ride and dynamic feel, plus the fresh cabin treatments make Ranger feel special. But the full Wildtrak package, V6 included, has especially powerful allure.

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August 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ford NZ, T6.2, Lion V6, diesel, ute, Hilux
October 22, 2021

Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

The latest round of amendments definitely improve this model’s standing.

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October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, ST-X, ute, traydeck, one-tonne
October 23, 2018

VW Amarok V6: Making a six-sational point

October 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
VW Amarok V6: Making a six-sational point

The (sometimes) 200kW V6 Amarok delivers plush with extra performance polish … for a price.

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October 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ute, V6, one tonne
July 19, 2018

Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

The Amarok V6 in its least expensive format isn’t without blemishes but delivers captivating core appeal.

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July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ute, pick-up, one tonne, X-Class, Ranger, Hilux, Colorado
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