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July 10, 2017

CX-5 Limited 2.2: Same but even better

July 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
CX-5 Limited 2.2: Same but even better

Some parts old, some parts new … that’s the formula for the second-generation of a car that has been a smash hit for Mazda.

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Mazda
CX-5
July 10, 2017

Hyundai Ioniq EV: Right kind of conductor

July 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq EV: Right kind of conductor

The country’s cheapest EV is not the perfect all-round car, but it does enough to suggest it’s a better way to go than any other battery-pure option.

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Hyundai
Ioniq
June 30, 2017

Shortcuts: Quick tests

June 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Shortcuts: Quick tests

Today a quick look at four new cars, three on sale – the other still under local market consideration.

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June 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini, Lexus, Kia, Jeep
Renegade, Niro, Is200T, Cooper
June 20, 2017

AMG GLC43 and C43 Coupe: Great six-pectations

June 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
AMG GLC43 and C43 Coupe: Great six-pectations

AMG’s V6 engine breaks all the rules – it’s designed, but not built (nor signed) by the performance house. But even while going ‘lite’, it still does heavy pretty well.

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Mercedes-AMG
GLC43, C43
June 08, 2017

Optima GT: Pleasing but not quite prime

June 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Optima GT: Pleasing but not quite prime

The Optima GT is the highest-performance Kia here until the Stinger arrives. Is it as ferocious as it sounds?

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June 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Optima GT
June 01, 2017

Astra RS-V: Drive to a smarter future starts here

June 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Astra RS-V: Drive to a smarter future starts here

The Astra is a key product for the ‘new’ Holden that will take a fresh direction once it wraps up as a car constructor in October. There’s a lot to like … but enough to overcome some foibles?

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June 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Astra
May 25, 2017

Audi Q2 1.4: It’s an age thing

May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q2 1.4: It’s an age thing

Ingolstadt has delivered a baby crossover for stylish hipsters with deep pockets.

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May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q2
May 23, 2017

Abarth 124 Spider: Scorpion’s sting, samurai skills

May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Abarth 124 Spider: Scorpion’s sting, samurai skills

That Italy’s only budget roadster comes out of Japan is actually quite a good thing.

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May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Abarth
Abarth, 124 Spider
May 08, 2017

Ford Escape: More than a new name

May 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Escape: More than a new name

New name, more kit, sharper pricing – is this enough to reinstate Ford’s compact sports utility as a major player?

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Ford
Escape
April 29, 2017

S-Cross: Facing up to change for good

April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
S-Cross: Facing up to change for good

The S-Cross has become Suzuki’s start again crossover. We’re impressed by its zesty new attitude, less so by the appearance.

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April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross
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