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March 15, 2017

SQ7: No bigger rush

March 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
SQ7: No bigger rush

Audi has headed into Porsche territory with the SQ7. Is there more to it aside from stonking status?

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SQ7
July 13, 2016

S8 Plus and RS7 Performance: Bye-bye bahnstormers

July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
S8 Plus and RS7 Performance: Bye-bye bahnstormers

What’s that about slowing down with age? Either the old boys of the Audi arsenal didn’t hear that message, or simply chose to ignore it … we drive the RS7 Performance and the S8 Plus.

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July 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
S8, RS7
June 23, 2016

A4 sedan: More kit, fewer kilos, greater cachet

June 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
A4 sedan: More kit, fewer kilos, greater cachet

Despite the market swing away from orthodox sedans to crossovers and sports utilities, the A4 remains a key car for Audi NZ.

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June 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A4
May 18, 2016

Audi R8 V10 Plus: Wrath of the rings

May 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Audi R8 V10 Plus: Wrath of the rings

The Plus adds up to powerhaus performance, grip, traction yet it’s also relatively easy to live with.

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May 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
R8
January 05, 2016

Audi-RS3: It's old-school mettle

January 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Audi-RS3: It's old-school mettle

Small, nimble, smartly turned out and super fast ... the Audi RS3 was born for NZ roads.

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January 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
RS3
December 22, 2015

Q7 loses mass, maintains appeal

December 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Q7 loses mass, maintains appeal

The previous Audi Q7 established a as spacious and imposing premium sports utility. The new model loses kilos to enhance its credibility – but does it still make the same impression?

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December 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q7
December 10, 2014

Audi A3 Cabriolet: Open season for petite player

December 10, 2014/ Richard Bosselman
Audi A3 Cabriolet: Open season for petite player

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a guaranteed head-turner looks-wise, but how does it shape up on the road?

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December 10, 2014/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
A3 Cabriolet
November 02, 2014

Audi S1: Belting baby blitzer

November 02, 2014/ Richard Bosselman
Audi S1: Belting baby blitzer

Audi’s line of sports stars now start with a big-hearted small fry.

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November 02, 2014/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
S1
October 02, 2014

Audi RS Q3: Baby step RS a powerhaus pathfinder

October 02, 2014/ Richard Bosselman
Audi RS Q3: Baby step RS a powerhaus pathfinder

The first Audi sports utility vehicle to bear the vaunted RS badge is a wild ride that’s almost too sharp for its own good.

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October 02, 2014/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
RS Q3
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