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October 29, 2016

Famous phwoar a powerful force

October 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Famous phwoar a powerful force

Four super-fast compacts provide proof that some of the best driving experiences for our roads – and tracks – arrive in small packages.

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October 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Ford, VW, Mercedes-Benz
M2, AMG 45, Golf GTi, Focus RS
June 08, 2016

Master blasters: Last Aussie hero versus US legend

June 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Master blasters: Last Aussie hero versus US legend

So you thought muscle cars had died out? The Ford Mustang GT and the Holden SS-V Redline sedan are full-noise reminders that the breed not only survives but still presents brilliant buying.

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June 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden, Ford
Commodore, Mustang
March 17, 2016

Ford Mustang GT: Riding the pony express

March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang GT: Riding the pony express

How well does American’s ‘icon auto’ acquit in Noo Zealand conditions?

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March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang
February 27, 2016

Fortuner, Everest: Old-school back with the news

February 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner, Everest: Old-school back with the news

Intent on towing more of a Titanic than a tinny and understand what off-roading is really about? The Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest set out to serve those who still have a taste for a dollop of old-school.

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February 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota, Ford
Fortuner, Everest
February 02, 2016

Top truck tussle: Ranger XLT versus Hilux SR5

February 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Top truck tussle: Ranger XLT versus Hilux SR5

It’s the battle of the sales heavyweights; Ford Ranger XLT versus the Toyota Hilux SR5, in doublecab diesel auto format.

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February 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford, Toyota
Ranger, Hilux
December 07, 2015

Updated ST a better kind of bad

December 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Updated ST a better kind of bad

WITH Mustang mania at peak, it’s easy to forget that Ford’s performance pitch comprises more than a one horse effort and, in fact, is already well under way.

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December 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Focus
November 25, 2015

Mondeo – a new world order

November 25, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Mondeo – a new world order

The Ford Mondeo has always been a sensational drive and a value package. The latest generation impressively ups the ante on technology, but has it also lost that special mojo?

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November 25, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mondeo
September 19, 2015

Ford EcoSport: Blue Oval babe the class clown

September 19, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Ford EcoSport: Blue Oval babe the class clown

The big trend at the moment is with city-sized crossovers that put a touch of country capability into a chic, street-friendly setting. How does the Ford EcoSport stand up?

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September 19, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ecosport
March 12, 2015

Ford XR8: Big bang finale a taste explosion

March 12, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Ford XR8: Big bang finale a taste explosion

They’ve given it more brains and made it Australia’s biggest home-produced bruiser. The Falcon XR8 is going out guns blazing … is this enough to make you want to take a ride?

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March 12, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
XR8
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