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November 04, 2021

Audi RS E-Tron GT review: Mean in green

November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Audi RS E-Tron GT review: Mean in green

If an exciting electric car suits you, and you’ve got the deepest of deep pockets, this might be the best one you can buy.

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November 04, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
e-tron, GT, RS, Audi New Zealand, ChargeNet
October 31, 2021

Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV review: Green scene contender

October 31, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV review: Green scene contender

An appealing plug-in electric drivetrain adds shine to a model already trading strongly on its specification, look and practicality.

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October 31, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Escape PHEV, Ford NZ, plug-in hybrid, battery, ST Line-X
October 26, 2021

Toyota Highlander GXL V6 review: Big hitter taking punches

October 26, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
Toyota Highlander GXL V6 review: Big hitter taking punches

Has the pure petrol format passed its use-by date?

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October 26, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
Toyota
Toyota NZ, V6, hybrid, emissions, economy
October 22, 2021

Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Navara ST-X review: Picking up the pace

The latest round of amendments definitely improve this model’s standing.

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October 22, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Navara, ST-X, ute, traydeck, one-tonne
October 17, 2021

Audi S3 Sportback review: Short term superhero

October 17, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Audi S3 Sportback review: Short term superhero

The badge always promised sizzle – now you can more easily feel the burn. But is the S3 ALWAYS going to be the understudy?

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October 17, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Audi NZ, S3, RS3, VW, Skoda
October 08, 2021

Hyundai Tucson HTRAC 1.6D review: Promising new angle

October 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson HTRAC 1.6D review: Promising new angle

Larger, edgier, more engaging … the fourth generation of Hyundai’s medium sports utility makes a strong pitch for category gold.

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October 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, diesel, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, Kia
September 30, 2021

Lexus IS 300h F Sport review: New face, same heart

September 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus IS 300h F Sport review: New face, same heart

The smallest sedan from this premium brand looks awesome. But does its powertrain tech still impress?

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September 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
IS300h, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ, hybrid
September 22, 2021

Toyota Camry hybrid review: The sedan that deserves better

September 22, 2021/ Rob Maetzig
Toyota Camry hybrid review: The sedan that deserves better

Is this New Zealand’s most under-rated passenger vehicle?

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September 22, 2021/ Rob Maetzig/
Toyota
Camry, hybrid, Toyota NZ, economy
September 17, 2021

Volkswagen Golf GTI review: All good in the naughty corner

September 17, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf GTI review: All good in the naughty corner

The latest edition of this legendary model balances nicely between suave and savage.

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September 17, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf GTI, VW New Zealand, EA888, Skoda Octavia vRS, hot hatch
September 09, 2021

Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Auto review: Soft with the hard

September 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Auto review: Soft with the hard

The MX-5 for fans with intimacy issues can still cause a stir.

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September 09, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5, RF, automatic, Mazda New Zealand
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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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