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January 26, 2017

Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

The Amarok V6 is the new force in ute-dom. How good is it? We try it out, drive the primary competitor and then chance our luck with a tough-as alternate for much the same money.

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January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford, Toyota
Land Cruiser, Amarok, Ranger
January 21, 2017

Koleos: A much stronger French connection

January 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Koleos: A much stronger French connection

The Renault Koleos, in its second-generation format, is a much more competent car than before. So, should you take the plunge?

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January 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Koleos
January 09, 2017

Mazda3 SP25 Limited: Premium edge to main game

January 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda3 SP25 Limited: Premium edge to main game

A mid-life update to the Mazda3 delivers worthwhile enhancements for an already solid package.

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January 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda3
December 21, 2016

C63 S coupe: V8 plus two perfect 10

December 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
C63 S coupe: V8 plus two perfect 10

Two doors and eight cylinders … that sounds like an appealing mix. So it proves.

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December 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG
C63 S
December 13, 2016

CX-9 GLX: No rough, just smooth

December 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
CX-9 GLX: No rough, just smooth

The entry version of this seven-seater is good enough to lend impression that this model represents a brand-defining moment for Mazda.

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December 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-9
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
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