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October 07, 2016

Mercedes E220d: Tech leap starts at the bottom

October 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes E220d: Tech leap starts at the bottom

The most complex car released this year represents an impressive insight into the future of driving.

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Mercedes-Benz
E220d
September 29, 2016

Kia Cerato: Improved but incomplete

September 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Cerato: Improved but incomplete

Another car chasing class honours in a category where little quarter is given.

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September 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Cerato
September 23, 2016

Vitara Turbo: Little giant all the better for boost

September 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Vitara Turbo: Little giant all the better for boost

With crossovers and SUVs now so dominant, the Vitara’s importance to Suzuki continues to grow.

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September 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara
September 15, 2016

C300 Coupe: Bet your bottom dollar

September 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
C300 Coupe: Bet your bottom dollar

The C-Class Coupe is something special – a sub-$100k car with a six-figure swagger.

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September 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
C300
September 09, 2016

Levorg GT-S: Practical power

September 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Levorg GT-S: Practical power

Subaru’s fast wagon marries WRX wallop into a more practical format.

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Subaru
Levorg
September 01, 2016

Corolla Hybrid: Green light for cost-minded power play

September 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Corolla Hybrid: Green light for cost-minded power play

Toyota’s hybrid quest is unremitting – and it certainly steps up a gear now that the country’s best-selling passenger model is involved.

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September 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Corolla
August 30, 2016

GLS 350d: going large with moderation

August 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
GLS 350d: going large with moderation

An extensive refit has left Benz’s largest land yacht looking more shipshape for its final years of service.

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August 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLS 350d
August 24, 2016

Captiva LTZ V6: Smartened but smart enough?

August 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Captiva LTZ V6: Smartened but smart enough?

The Holden Captiva has undergone another major facelift. Is it enough to bring it back into the fight?

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August 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Captiva
August 18, 2016

718 Boxster: Capacity for change

August 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
718 Boxster: Capacity for change

Is a fabulous Porsche entry model all the better for having a smaller, more powerful heart?

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August 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Porsche
718 Boxster
August 10, 2016

DS4 Crossback: Best foot forward

August 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
DS4 Crossback: Best foot forward

The DS model with the most potential is designed to tap into the strong consumer desire for crossovers.

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August 10, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
DS4, Crossback
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