Motoringnz
  • News
  • First Drive
  • Tested
  • Videos
  • Views
Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/
Motoringnz

Car Stuff You Should Know

Car Reviews - Motoring NZ - Independent and Authoritative

Motoringnz
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Tested

May 02, 2025

Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

The entry edition of this important model reminds that, despite being a delayed introduction, it enters the market with head held high.

Read More
May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya Engage, Engage, Leaf, Nissan NZ, Nismo, EV, electric, lithium ion
February 24, 2025

Nissan Z Nismo road test review: Pumped for better play

February 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Z Nismo road test review: Pumped for better play

If the standard Z come across as being a bit too California cruiser? Try the one from the factory’s tune-up specialist.

Read More
February 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Z, Nissan NZ, Nismo, 370 Z, 350 Z, 240 Z, 300 Z, 280 Z, V6, Infiniti
February 13, 2025

Nissan Ariya Evolve roadtest review: Going for gold

February 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Evolve roadtest review: Going for gold

An old hand in the electric-sphere puts its talent to good use with a new-era charger.

Read More
February 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya, Evolve, Engage, Advance, Nissan NZ, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E
March 28, 2024

Nissan X-Trail e-Power road test review: Fueling the electric experience

March 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan X-Trail e-Power road test review: Fueling the electric experience

It’s a battery-fed electric that relies a fuel we’re supposed to put behind us. How hard is that to explain?

Read More
March 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
X-Trail, e-Power, Nissan NZ, electric
July 05, 2023

Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Ti-L roadtest review: Back with the in-crowd

July 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Ti-L roadtest review: Back with the in-crowd

An intelligent design approach brings this model back into the fold.

Read More
July 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
X-Trail, Ti-L, e-Power, Nissan NZ, Mitsubishi Outlander, CMF, electric, Pro Pilot
June 23, 2023

Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L roadtest review: Cutting a different track

June 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L roadtest review: Cutting a different track

All the better with a decent transmission, improved styling and a strong technical focus, it’s also running alone with that V6.

Read More
June 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Pathfinder, V6, Nissan NZ, hybrid, economy, Z
June 07, 2023

Nissan Z roadtest review: Chasing that X factor

June 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Z roadtest review: Chasing that X factor

The new generation of this famous ride still has an old-school persona.

Read More
June 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Z, 370Z, 240Z, 300ZX, Nissan NZ, V6, Datsun
November 28, 2022

Roadtest review Nissan Leaf 40kW: Charging along quietly

November 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roadtest review Nissan Leaf 40kW: Charging along quietly

The car that has introduced more Kiwis to electric than any other doesn’t deserve to be such a hard sell brand-new.

Read More
November 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Leaf, Nissan NZ, 40kWh, used imports, JUC, Ariya
October 31, 2022

Nissan Patrol Ti-L roadtest review: Driving with dino-mite

October 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Patrol Ti-L roadtest review: Driving with dino-mite

Is this big, tough, family-sized Jurassic V8 petrol machine a scaredactyl?

Read More
October 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Patrol, Nissan NZ, V8, petrol
October 22, 2021

Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

The latest round of amendments definitely improve this model’s standing.

Read More
October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, ST-X, ute, traydeck, one-tonne
  • Next
  • News/
  • First Drive/
  • Tested/
  • Videos/
  • Views/

Motoringnz

MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

By Brand Logo.png

NEWS

TESTED

FIRST DRIVE


No results found

250x350 Dummy Block Ad.jpg

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

NEWS
Green light for Ring-themed M
September 11, 2026
Green light for Ring-themed M
September 11, 2026

BMW’s performance division has given its all in celebration of a certain race track’s 100th. You can, too.

Read more →
September 11, 2026
First Drive
Arcfox T1 Premium first drive: Sly start for smallest cub
August 25, 2026
Arcfox T1 Premium first drive: Sly start for smallest cub
August 25, 2026

The electric arm of big player BAIC is ‘vixen’ to be noticed by  kicking in with its smallest export offer that adds tech edge to a price-competitive zone.

Read more →
August 25, 2026
Tested
BAIC X55/B30 roadtest review: For better, not worse
September 9, 2026
BAIC X55/B30 roadtest review: For better, not worse
September 9, 2026

Beijing Automotive’s first models hit high-potential market segments and prove sensible pricing can still buy a sensational specification.

Read more →
September 9, 2026
Toyota bZ4X Motion/bZ4X Touring road test review: Higher trails
September 1, 2026
Toyota bZ4X Motion/bZ4X Touring road test review: Higher trails
September 1, 2026

A big mid-life facelift for the carryover wagon and a new body styling choice lift this type to highly recommended status.

Read more →
September 1, 2026
Nissan Navara Pro-4X roadtest review: New approach, familiar ground
August 25, 2026
Nissan Navara Pro-4X roadtest review: New approach, familiar ground
August 25, 2026

There’s no disputing the closeness to a certain other, but that doesn’t necessarily detract.

Read more →
August 25, 2026
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time
August 20, 2026
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time
August 20, 2026

The outcry out for a sportier version of Toyota’s top seller  has been answered - and it’s a red-blood with a Green theme.

Read more →
August 20, 2026
Honda Prelude roadtest review: Sound and lite show
August 12, 2026
Honda Prelude roadtest review: Sound and lite show
August 12, 2026

When its heart seems little different to that in nan’s shopping basket how much soul remains?

Read more →
August 12, 2026
MG MG4 Urban/Suzuki e-Vitara 2wd roadtest review: Budget with a battery
August 6, 2026
MG MG4 Urban/Suzuki e-Vitara 2wd roadtest review: Budget with a battery
August 6, 2026

How well does Japan’s small car specialist fare when its first electric faces up to a similar concept from China?

Read more →
August 6, 2026
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026
Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development
July 30, 2026

The largest serving has  become even more generous, yet also cuts down on calories.

Read more →
July 30, 2026
Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green
July 22, 2026
Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green
July 22, 2026

The first electric car to achieve the Czech make’s vaunted performance badge is certainly hot - but will the price cool desire?

Read more →
July 22, 2026
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least
July 9, 2026
BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least
July 9, 2026

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.

Read more →
July 9, 2026
Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch
June 30, 2026
Kia EV4 GT-Line road test review: Sedan at a stretch
June 30, 2026

Electrics come in all styles and sizes these day, but nothing else from this age shakes its booty quite like this one. 

Read more →
June 30, 2026

NEWS        |        FIRST DRIVE        |        TESTED        |        VIDEO        |        CONTACT        |        THE CREW        |        TERMS + CONDITIONS

Motoring NZ Logo WHITE.png