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May 16, 2022

Kia Sportage X-Line diesel roadtest review: Heart of darkness

May 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Sportage X-Line diesel roadtest review: Heart of darkness

Diesel stands tall in Kia’s most popular sports utility. But is it a crucial element?

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May 16, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Sportage, diesel, Smartstream, Kia NZ, PHEV, hybrid
May 10, 2022

BMW iX xDrive40 roadtest review: Heading back into the future

May 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
BMW iX xDrive40 roadtest review: Heading back into the future

Can the most radical and technologically advanced electric BMW since the i3 give other premium rivals a run for its money?

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May 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX, BMW NZ, i3, electric, xDrive40
May 03, 2022

Volkswagen Grand California 600 roadtest review: German for ‘happy camper’

May 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Grand California 600 roadtest review: German for ‘happy camper’

Time to go big with a brand with a long and illustrious heritage when it comes to outdoorsy adventures.

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May 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Grand California, Crafter, VW Commercials, VW NZ, camping, motorhome, campervan
April 26, 2022

Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC roadtest review: Kiddy class kapow

April 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC roadtest review: Kiddy class kapow

A $111k compact crossover offering family-hauling capability along with a raucous turbocharged performance engine might seem a strange brew, but it leaves a good taste.

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April 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG
GLB, AMG, 35, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQB
April 18, 2022

Audi e-tron S Sportback roadtest review: Franken-tron stormer

April 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Audi e-tron S Sportback roadtest review: Franken-tron stormer

Arrival of Audi’s first electric super-SUV synchs nicely with the roll out of truly fast charging stations.

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April 18, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
e-tron, tri motor, electric, Audi NZ, Dean Sheed
April 12, 2022

Subaru Forester Premium road test review: Helicopter parenting phase

April 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Subaru Forester Premium road test review: Helicopter parenting phase

An update of this staple sees it gain even more safety and comfort features, yet at no expense to its core ruggedness.

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April 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Subaru
Forester, all-wheel-drive, Subaru NZ, Outback, XV, EyeSight
April 07, 2022

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium roadtest review: The buck stops here

April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium roadtest review: The buck stops here

At a time when so many are prone to call out regular diesel one-tonne utes as ‘gas guzzlers’, where does a full-sized American pick-up stand?

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April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Chevrolet
Silverado, GMSV, EcoTec, V8, petrol
April 04, 2022

Mazda MX-30 M-Hybrid road test review: Getting the picture

April 04, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Mazda MX-30 M-Hybrid road test review: Getting the picture

Hiroshima’s mild hybrid system is a powerful pointer to the brand’s future, but this form presents modest change for good.

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April 04, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Mazda
MX-30 Hybrid, M-Hybrid, Mazda NZ, hybrid
March 28, 2022

Lexus UX300e road test review: Quality with quirks

March 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus UX300e road test review: Quality with quirks

It’s great to see the brand join the electric car sector, but it’s a shame this car isn’t up to full pace with its charging technology.

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March 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
UX300e, electric, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
March 21, 2022

Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport road test review: Adventure model lifts the bar

March 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport road test review: Adventure model lifts the bar

Save perhaps for the restricted seat count, the Gazoo flagship of the 300-Series family stands as a better kind Cruiser.

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March 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, GR, 300 Series, Toyota NZ, Autokraft 4x4, Crawley
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