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August 18, 2017

RAM to Dodge City

August 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
RAM to Dodge City

We take the biggest utility available new in New Zealand to a destination befitting its birthright.

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August 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Dodge
Ram
August 16, 2017

Q60 Red Sport: Plenty to intrigue

August 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Q60 Red Sport: Plenty to intrigue

Infiniti is pushing for attention in New Zealand and one of its top head-turners is the Q60 Coupe. We drive the just-arrived Red Sport flagship.

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August 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Infiniti
Q60
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
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