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July 09, 2026

BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least

July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least

Munich’s first all-electric compact executive model will next year bow out to the ‘Neue Klasse’ i3. The final edition of the i4 is set to leave with head held high.

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July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i4, Gran Coupe, eDrive35, i3, electric, ChargeNet, Plug and Charge, Autocharge, BMW NZ
June 03, 2026

BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers

June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW iX 45/Volvo EX90 Ultra road test review: Big scene stealers

In the market for a big family hauler with all-paw aptitude, plenty of posh and full electric performance?

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June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Volvo
iX45, EX90 Ultra, Sweden, Chengdu, China, Geely, Munich, BMW, Volvo
December 15, 2025

BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV road test review: Halfway there the right spot?

December 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV road test review: Halfway there the right spot?

If full-scale fossil fuel reliance doesn’t feel appropriate yet going fully electric seems a step too far, there’s the edition that relies on the pump yet comes with a plug.

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December 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X3, PHEV, BMW NZ, hybrid, electric, diesel, petrol, plug
December 02, 2025

BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar

December 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M5 Touring/Mercedes-AMG G 63 road test review: Spoils of phwoar

Demented lunacy on wheels; slaps in the face of sensibility. These are Germany’s biggest noises from the wild side.

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December 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes
G 63, AMG, biturbo, V8, Affalterbach, Munich, M, M5, wagon, SUV, station wagon, Germany
June 04, 2025

BMW M3 Competition Touring: Sweet sizzler

June 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M3 Competition Touring: Sweet sizzler

The one M3 that seemed less likely to be built is here. How good is the Competition Touring?

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June 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, Touring, M4, coupe, sedan, BMW NZ, Neue Klasse, electric, inline six
March 26, 2025

BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

This super sedan had to change to conform to the times. Electric brings out a new degree of good, but it’s still fabulously bad.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, i5, 5-Series, BMW NZ, Franciscus van Meel, electric, PHEV
March 12, 2025

BMW X3 20d and M50 road test review: Still hitting the spot

March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW X3 20d and M50 road test review:  Still hitting the spot

The car that leads BMW’s premium sports utility vehicle pitch has gained more tech, but remains fundamentally as before: A classy, well-sorted choice.

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March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW NZ, X3, 20d, M50, iX3, Neue Klasse, diesel, petrol, Operating System 9
February 19, 2025

BMW 120 M Sport roadtest review: Best-dressed baby

February 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 120 M Sport roadtest review: Best-dressed baby

A comprehensive revision has utterly revitalised this ‘entry’ model.

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February 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
120 M Sport, BMW NZ, OS 9, UK12
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 05, 2024

BWM XM Label Red road test review: To truly boldly go …

August 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BWM XM Label Red road test review: To truly boldly go …

Munich gave the M Division total largesse … and it went totally large. Too much?

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August 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMWB NZ, XM, Label Red, M3, M4, Munich
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