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January 16, 2018

Citroen C3: Airbumps yet smoother flying now

January 16, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen C3: Airbumps yet smoother flying now

Distinctive styling, a responsive engine, comfortable ride … the updated of this chic small carryall certainly delivers some admirable strengths.

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Citroen
PSA, Airbumps, hatchback, C3
January 16, 2018

Infiniti Q50 V6 Hybrid AWD: Moving with the times

January 16, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Infiniti Q50 V6 Hybrid AWD: Moving with the times

The flagship of Infiniti’s Q50 medium sedan line packs a huge amount of leading-edge technology, yet is it fully up to pace?

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Infiniti
Q50
January 12, 2018

Riotous assembly - taking on the awesome G63

January 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Riotous assembly - taking on the awesome G63

The oldest, perhaps most outrageous, and definitely most angular offer in the AMG armoury is the G63. With the new seemingly set to be a clone of the old, we took opportunity to try the original recipe.

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January 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG
G63, AMG
December 06, 2017

3008 HDi GT: Standing out from the crowd

December 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
3008 HDi GT: Standing out from the crowd

The medium SUV sector is a maelstrom. How well-equipped is the new Peugeot to survive this storm?

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December 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
3008
December 05, 2017

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce: Back in the game

December 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce: Back in the game

It’s a stylish sedan that delivers deft rear-drive dynamics, a delightful ride and no small amount of tech. But is this enough to make the Giulia a must-have?

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December 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Alfa Romeo
Giulia Veloce
November 27, 2017

Honda CR-V: Original’s spirit rekindled

November 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Honda CR-V: Original’s spirit rekindled

The latest generation CR-V suggests Honda is steering back toward the track forged by the highly-regarded original.

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November 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
CR-V
November 24, 2017

Trailblazer LTZ: Rugged with more refinement

November 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Trailblazer LTZ: Rugged with more refinement

A new name, a change of look, more equipment – but is it a fresh start?

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November 24, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Trailblazer
November 23, 2017

Arteon’s appeal more than skin deep

November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Arteon’s appeal more than skin deep

VW’s glamorous passenger flagship delivers a lot more than dramatic styling.

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November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Arteon
November 23, 2017

BMW 530d Tourer: Do you REALLY need an SUV?

November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 530d Tourer: Do you REALLY need an SUV?

Who wants a station wagon? The Five Series Touring can lay claim to being a better choice of load ‘em up all-rounder than a certain other like-numbered all-paw from Munich.

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November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
530d
November 22, 2017

Octavia RS: Wild side wagon a budget blast

November 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Octavia RS: Wild side wagon a budget blast

The performance flagship of Skoda’s medium-sized wagon delivers GTI fizz in a practical packaging.

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November 22, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia
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