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October 31, 2015

Thorny transmission pricks quaint Cactus

October 31, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Thorny transmission pricks quaint Cactus

More than just a crossover with acne? It’s to be expected that Citroen’s offbeat entry into our small sports utility sector would defiantly chart a different course.

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October 31, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C4
October 22, 2015

Dark Label struggles to shine bright

October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Dark Label struggles to shine bright

When the opposition starts increasing the pressure, there’s no better response than a special edition. But is the Amarok Dark Label enough of a good thing?

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October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok
October 22, 2015

BMW Refreshed 3-Series – top number down for the count

October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
BMW Refreshed 3-Series – top number down for the count

New engines, a stronger specification, slightly sharpened styling – and auf wiedersehen to the six-cylinder engines. Is this what it takes to keep the BMW 3-Series relevant?

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October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
3-Series
October 16, 2015

Outback sets the scene

October 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Outback sets the scene

Subaru is one of the original players in the sports utility sector. The latest Outback delivers old-school values with a new-age edge. We’ve scored a Lineartronic diesel in Premium form for long-term test.

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October 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
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
August 28, 2015

Subaru WRX STi: Ghost in the machine

August 28, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru WRX STi: Ghost in the machine

The WRX STi comes with a fabulous lineage but has always been a car born to rally to a cause. So with the helmet hung up, how relevant is it now?

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August 28, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
May 07, 2015

Genesis: Flawed yet still formidable

May 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Genesis: Flawed yet still formidable

What kind of challenge does Hyundai’s luxury sedan throw down?

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May 07, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Genesis
April 15, 2015

Sonata Turbo: Medium sedan's image boost

April 15, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Sonata Turbo: Medium sedan's image boost

The Hyundai Sonata Turbo could be the most invigorating invisible car of the year.

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April 15, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Sonata
April 12, 2015

Lexus NX: Turbo a better road trip

April 12, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus NX: Turbo a better road trip

The NX200t is a new kind of Lexus, well-timed for the market condition.

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April 12, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
NX
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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