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March 08, 2022

MINI JCW hatch and Clubman roadtest review: Big on the small

March 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
MINI JCW hatch and Clubman roadtest review: Big on the small

JCW’S cheeky editions are probably perfect for grown-ups who don't want to.

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March 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
JCW, Hatch, Clubman, MINI NZ, BMW
March 05, 2022

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X roadtest review: Working class hero farewelled

March 05, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X roadtest review: Working class hero farewelled

With the new gen lineup almost here, it seems right to take the outgoing T6 on one last drive to celebrate its success and discuss the ‘x-factor’ that took it to the top.

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March 05, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Ford
Wildtrak, Ranger, Ford NZ, T6, T6.2
February 28, 2022

Hyundai Kona N roadtest review: A new level of craziness

February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona N roadtest review: A new level of craziness

Is the brilliant N recipe just as compelling in SUV form? Buckle up …

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February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Seat Formentor VZ, i30 N, i20 N, Nurburgring, Namyang
February 23, 2022

Mercedes-Benz E 350 Cabriolet and Mercedes-AMG E 63 S roadtest review: Why E is no poor score

February 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz E 350 Cabriolet and Mercedes-AMG E 63 S roadtest review: Why E is no poor score

Experiencing the crusher and the cruiser editions of this medium model is no hardship.

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February 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG
E 350, cabriolet, Mercedes Benz NZ, AMG 63 S, V8, EQE
February 09, 2022

Peugeot 208 GT roadtest review: Pump action player

February 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 208 GT roadtest review: Pump action player

If the electric-dedicated edition doesn’t spark you up, there’s always this ‘other’ version.

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February 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
208 GT, hatchback, petrol
February 02, 2022

Polestar 2 roadtest review: The new prime number?

February 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 2 roadtest review: The new prime number?

This Sino-Swedish collusion is an object lesson in how to make sustainable driving classy.

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February 02, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 2, Volvo, Electric vehicle, Tesla, Model 2, Hyundai Ioniq 5
January 28, 2022

Mitsubishi Outlander VRX second review: When schmooze hits the rough

January 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Outlander VRX second review: When schmooze hits the rough

It’s a new start, at a new level in almost every sense. The flagship’s tech is a winning ingredient. Which raises a challenge, just now.

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January 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors NZ, SUV, Nissan, Renault
January 18, 2022

Mazda MX-30 M-Hybrid review: No plug for this play

January 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-30 M-Hybrid review: No plug for this play

How does Hiroshima’s first production electric fare in a slightly ohm-energised petrol format?

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January 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
M-Hybrid, MX-30 EV, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-X
January 11, 2022

Hyundai Staria Limited review: The ‘inside-outer’

January 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Hyundai Staria Limited review: The ‘inside-outer’

Does this eight-seater deserve recognition its flagship form as the best people-mover on the New Zealand market?

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January 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Hyundai
Staria, van, Hyundai NZ, Jack Reacher, Rob Maetzig, MPV
January 05, 2022

Toyota Highlander ZR Limited review: Less heat, less burn than a V6

January 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Highlander ZR Limited review: Less heat, less burn than a V6

If you want a practical, big and comfy seven-seater but don’t want a diesel, this hybrid is a solid choice.

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January 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Toyota New Zealand, Highlander, hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Prius, Camry Hybrid
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