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May 25, 2026

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant

May 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select roadtest review: Jolly green giant

The entry level of Ford’s electric offer here lacks race horse performance, but mid-life improvements make it more of a noble steed.

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May 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach-E, Ford NZ, Select, GT, lithium-ion, electric, SYNCH4A, Eruption Green
May 14, 2026

Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV roadtest review: Out of the black

Pump price disruption could well be helping this petrol-electric find its place.

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May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, PHEV, electric, AC, Ford NZ, Hilux, Riddara RD6
April 23, 2026

Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat

April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Tourneo Courier Active road test review: Little big feat

Will the smallest of the Blue Oval’s van-based ‘multipurpose vehicles’ be fully appreciated?

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April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Transit, Tourneo, Courier, Active, Puma, Fiesta, EcoBoost, one litre, Ford NZ, Mondeo, Focus, petrol, e-Tourneo, Escape
July 25, 2025

Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

There’s no mystery to why this latest generation of the famous pony express is so thunderous. 

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July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Dark Horse, V8, 5.0-litre, Ford NZ, Tremac, Pirelli, P-Zero, economy, Clean Car, emissions
June 07, 2024

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

The pony express that feeds on electric oats is controversial, but also convincing.

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June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang Mach-E, GT, Ford NZ, dual motor, electric, Jim Farley
April 30, 2024

Ford Puma ST: Ford’s cool cat

April 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Puma ST: Ford’s cool cat

It’s not quite like the one we had before, but there’s more than enough feel-good for enthusiasts.

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April 30, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Puma, ST, Ford NZ, Fiesta ST, ST Line
November 27, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

The middle member of this three strong family delivers a good blend of practicality with all-paw performance.

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November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, AWD, Ford NZ, electric, ChargeNet, battery, GT
June 16, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD roadtest review: Blue chip stock

June 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD roadtest review: Blue chip stock

So easy to overlook the entry model, right? In this instance, it’s best not to.

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June 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, rear-drive, Mustang, Ford NZ, electric, ChargeNet, pony
May 26, 2023

Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

A stunning achievement that struggles to make sense in this climate.

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May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Raptor, V6, Ford NZ, Climate Change, Clean Car, Bronco
April 12, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

Could this hotrod version set the course for the electric model to follow? That seemed an idea worth exploring. 

 

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April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach 1, Ford NZ, Shelby, GT, Coyote, Clean Car
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