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August 11, 2021

Mercedes Benz S450 4Matic review: The best … before it gets better

August 11, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz S450 4Matic review: The best … before it gets better

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an unsurpassed statement of engineering excellence, astounding refinement and incredible technology. If perhaps for just a few months.

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August 11, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class, S450 4Matic, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQS
August 09, 2021

MG ZS EV review: Taking the high road from China

August 09, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
MG ZS EV review: Taking the high road from China

The ZS small crossover was launched in 2017, and it is now the MG brand’s biggest-selling model in international markets. But it’s the electric variant that is getting all the headlines. Naturally.

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August 09, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
MG
EV, China, ZS EV, affordable, SAIC
August 03, 2021

Mazda MX-30 review: Less would be more

August 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-30 review: Less would be more

The pluses are really there and it has genuine character, yet it’s a tougher car to recommend than it needed to be.

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August 03, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, MX-30, electric, EV, ChargeNet
July 29, 2021

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV review 2: Off-peak performance

July 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV review 2: Off-peak performance

How do the returns look when the open road beckons for this compact petrol-electric?

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July 29, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV, plug-in hybrid, economy
July 23, 2021

Kia Sorento PHEV Premium review: Environmental friend without discount benefits

July 23, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
Kia Sorento PHEV Premium review: Environmental friend without discount benefits

How does the plug-in hybrid edition of a well-regarded large SUV stand up against ‘fake electric’ claims?

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July 23, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
Kia
Sorento PHEV, hybrid, Kia NZ
July 19, 2021

Volkswagen Golf R-Line: Nothing else is on par

July 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R-Line: Nothing else is on par

Loaded with important tech and wrapped in the usual suave yet understated style, it aces the job of being the benchmark hatch.

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July 19, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf, VW New Zealand, R-Line
July 15, 2021

Renault Megane RS Trophy test: Salut, it’s been a real blast

July 15, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Renault Megane RS Trophy test: Salut, it’s been a real blast

Resolutely aimed at the driving enthusiast, this genuine European hot hatch is among the best of the breed. Now, the bad news …

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July 15, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Renault
Megane RS Trophy, Renault Sport, Renault NZ, hot hatch, turbo
July 11, 2021

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV review: Taking a lead

July 11, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV review: Taking a lead

The Government’s new Clean Car rebate on top of an incentivised launch price makes Mitsubishi’s new plug-in hybrid version of the Eclipse Cross additionally attractive.

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July 11, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV, plug-in hybrid, Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors NZ
July 06, 2021

Honda Jazz e:HEV Luxe review: Newly attuned

July 06, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Honda Jazz e:HEV Luxe review: Newly attuned

This clever car gives Honda a chance to get back at the forefront of hybrid technology.

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July 06, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
Jazz, hybrid, e:HEV, lithium-ion, Honda NZ
June 28, 2021

BMW M440i review: Beastly look, beautiful soul

June 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M440i review: Beastly look, beautiful soul

Happy to face up to this model being more a grand tourer than a proper sports car?

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June 28, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M440i, BMW NZ, grille, design
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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