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August 30, 2017

New heart for troubled Soul

August 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New heart for troubled Soul

This boxy Kia has always marched to the beat of a different drum. A new performance-tuned format steps up the pace – but does it make for a better tune

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Kia
Soul
August 24, 2017

Suzuki Swift RS: Refining a winning formula

August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Swift RS: Refining a winning formula

The Suzuki Swift has been a big hit here … can the third generation car keep the magic alive?

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August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Swift
August 24, 2017

Kia Rio Limited: Too much parental control

August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Rio Limited: Too much parental control

The latest Kia Rio is impressively better than its predecessor and also outshines its Hyundai equivalent on styling and spec- but is sadly pinned back by the same mechanical flaws.

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August 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Rio
August 23, 2017

Mazda2 GLX: Base model does the business.

August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda2 GLX: Base model does the business.

The entry level version of Mazda’s smallest hatch lacks for little.

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August 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda2
August 21, 2017

Discovery: Confidently heading for higher trails

August 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Discovery: Confidently heading for higher trails

The point where traditional distinctions between the Discovery and the Range Rover continue to blur.

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August 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Land Rover
Discovery
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
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