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August 05, 2017

Astra R hatch: When the cheapest fare pays off

August 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Astra R hatch: When the cheapest fare pays off

The R manual is the cheapest Astra hatch on the market. In many ways it’s also potentially the best version here.OK

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August 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Astra
August 03, 2017

Tri-cylinder Three no odd number

August 03, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Tri-cylinder Three no odd number

Once it was the car that set the sales pace for BMW in New Zealand … now the 3-Series is looking a little long in the tooth. Can a new budget model stir up interest?

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August 03, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
3 Series
July 26, 2017

540i: Great, but wait until X hits the spot

July 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
540i: Great, but wait until X hits the spot

The 540i is an impressive leader of the BMW Five Series sedan line-up … but who’s really going to buy into it?

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July 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
540i
July 24, 2017

S90, V90: When sensible can be smart

July 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
S90, V90: When sensible can be smart

Large cars aren’t so fashionable any more, right? Volvo’s biggest all-wheel-drive passenger product continues to demonstrate that where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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July 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
S90, V90
July 21, 2017

Highlander GXL: Schmooze and space … shame about the spec

July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Highlander GXL: Schmooze and space … shame about the spec

A mid-life update for the Toyota Highlander makes it an even more refined drive, but is it tasty enough for private ownership?

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July 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Highlander
July 20, 2017

Outlander PHEV II: Better plug, more play

July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Outlander PHEV II: Better plug, more play

The mid-life update of the plug-in hybrid Outlander adds more shine to an already usefully versatile family EV.

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July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
outlander
July 20, 2017

500X: Stepping out in style

July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
500X: Stepping out in style

The big baby of the 500 family runs with chic styling and a slightly crazy gearbox. So, you know, life is normal ...

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July 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Fiat
500X
July 18, 2017

C-HR: Abstract approach to core sector

July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
C-HR: Abstract approach to core sector

The C-HR is a chic compact crossover expected to do big things. Can it carry the weight of expectation?OK

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July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
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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July 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
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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July 10, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq
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