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November 28, 2016

Jaguar F-Pace: On the right path

November 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Jaguar F-Pace: On the right path

The Jaguar F-Pace was among the most anticipated new cars of 2016. Now it’s here, was it worth the wait?

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November 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
F-Pace
November 08, 2016

Octavia RS, Superb 206TSI: Haul aboard with express wagons

November 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Octavia RS, Superb 206TSI: Haul aboard with express wagons

Implant engines developed for performance Golfs into Skoda wagons and you get…? Well, a pair of rather enticing opportunities, actually.

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November 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia, Superb
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
October 20, 2016

Civic RS: Pushing hard to be picked

October 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Civic RS: Pushing hard to be picked

The previous Civic was trustworthy transport, but nothing more. The new one is far bolder in every respect – but is it just a bit too much?

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October 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Civic
October 12, 2016

Tiguan TSI Highline 4Motion: SUV spelled ‘suave’

October 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Tiguan TSI Highline 4Motion: SUV spelled ‘suave’

The Tiguan has stepped up in every way. But does it do enough to win the sector?

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October 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan
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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October 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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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September 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Levorg
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