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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 26, 2024

Polestar 4 roadtest review: No looking back

November 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 4 roadtest review:  No looking back

Undeniably premium in its presentation, deliberately avant-garde in its styling and packaging … it’s a coupe-style SUV done different.

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November 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 4, Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Google, Volvo, Geely, Brembo, Long Range Dual Motor
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 09, 2024

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe road test review: Another to the four

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe road test review: Another to the four

The sportiest edition of Benz’s compact sports utility no longer being a V8 doesn’t dilute the powerhouse appeal. But the flavour change is obvious.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG
GLC AMG S 63, GLE AMG S 63, Affalterbach, Mercedes Benz NZ
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
August 26, 2024

BMW iX1 eDrive20/ i4 eDrive35 roadtest review: Battery buddies

August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BMW iX1 eDrive20/ i4 eDrive35 roadtest review: Battery buddies

Munich can deliver two sub-$100k electric choices; which will make more sense to your lifestyle? 

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August 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i4, iX, eDrive30, eDrive20, X1, Gran Coupe, BMW NZ
August 19, 2024

Suzuki Jimny five-door road test review: Stretched credibility

August 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Jimny five-door road test review: Stretched credibility

It’s better for family and functionality, but more fizz is sorely needed.

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August 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
August 12, 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N roadtest review: Zip zap-tastic genre hero

August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N roadtest review: Zip zap-tastic genre hero

Is this ‘full grin’-fettled model good enough to convince petrolheads that electric power can deliver their kind of car? Hell yeah!

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August 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5 N, N, EV, Manfeild, Circuit Chris Amon
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