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November 15, 2022

Hyundai Kona, Tucson hybrids twin test review: Adding zap to zip

November 15, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Hyundai Kona, Tucson hybrids twin test review: Adding zap to zip

How do the newly-arrived battery-assisted versions of these market favourites stack up?

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November 15, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Hyundai
Hybrid, Kona, Tucson, Hyundai NZ, EV, PHEV
November 14, 2022

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo roadtest review: Pacenotes not included

November 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo roadtest review: Pacenotes not included

Will it seem odd that the performance-themed flagship of this range doesn’t play its motorsport connection more strongly?

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November 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Fabia, World Rally Championship, WRC, WRC2, Kamiq, Skoda NZ
November 07, 2022

VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

It’s a clever and comfy experience, but the price of the best seats will make you sit down.

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November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan, VW Commercials NZ, VW NZ, PHEV
October 31, 2022

Nissan Patrol Ti-L roadtest review: Driving with dino-mite

October 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Patrol Ti-L roadtest review: Driving with dino-mite

Is this big, tough, family-sized Jurassic V8 petrol machine a scaredactyl?

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October 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Patrol, Nissan NZ, V8, petrol
October 25, 2022

Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review: Taking it to a T

October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review:  Taking it to a T

This turbocharged version of a popular model delivers panache to a segment rich with pragmatic choices. But does it stay in step with swinging tastes?

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October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Takami, Activ, SkyActiv, Mazda NZ, turbo
October 19, 2022

Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

Hugely popular and still relevant as a very good family sports utility vehicle – but only just.

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October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Kodo, Mazda NZ, hybrid, PHEV
October 17, 2022

Toyota RAV4 Adventure roadtest review: Tasty trail mix

October 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota RAV4 Adventure roadtest review: Tasty trail mix

A standard RAV4 can be surprisingly adept away from the seal. How much better is one with a ‘lite’ off-road package?

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October 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
October 10, 2022

VW Tiguan R, T-Roc R roadtest review: Sizzling sensibility

October 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tiguan R, T-Roc R roadtest review: Sizzling sensibility

The sporty, high-performance versions of VW’s related sports utilities are intriguing involvers.

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October 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc R, Tiguan R, VW New Zealand, Golf R, 4Motion
October 03, 2022

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 roadtest review: Superstar status

October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 roadtest review: Superstar status

A true luxury car stuffed with amazing tech … at a price, of course.

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October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz
EQS, EV, S-, S-Class, Mercedes Benz NZ
September 27, 2022

Lexus NX350h Limited road test review: Getting a handle on e-Latch

September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Lexus NX350h Limited road test review:  Getting a handle on e-Latch

Lexus’ new-generation medium sports utility finds another way to put safety first.

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September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Lexus
NX350H, Lexus NZ, hybrid, PHEV
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