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April 03, 2023

BMW iX M60 roadtest review: Smash palace

April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BMW iX M60 roadtest review: Smash palace

Life with the super stomper version of this radical, technologically advanced electric sports utility is certainly a buzz.

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April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW NZ, iX, electric, EV, battery, hypercharger, M60
March 28, 2023

Mazda MX-5 GT roadtest review: Evergreen, ever great

March 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-5 GT roadtest review: Evergreen, ever great

The best of its kind just keeps getting better.

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March 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-4, roadster, ND, NA, NB, NC, Mazda NZ
March 21, 2023

Mazda BT-50 Takami roadtest review: Trayed special

March 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda BT-50 Takami roadtest review: Trayed special

How much pampering can a rugged character stand?

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March 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
March 13, 2023

Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV roadtest review: High wire act

March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV roadtest review: High wire act

These stylish good looks shine brightly in a crowded compact sports utility market, but is the power trip it offers worth taking?

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March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C5 Aircross, PHEV, hybrid, electric, Citroen, Peugeot, PSA
March 06, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review: Stalking a star, in stripes

March 06, 2023/ Rob Maetzig
Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review: Stalking a star, in stripes

It’s full-noise immersion into Americarna rah-rah when on the look out for a special relation.

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March 06, 2023/ Rob Maetzig/
Ford
Americarna, John Rae, New Plymouth, Taranaki, Ford, Mustang, Mach 1
March 01, 2023

Opel Mokka SRi petrol / Mokka-E electric road test review: Tastier French dressing

March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Mokka SRi petrol / Mokka-E electric road test review: Tastier French dressing

Boldness in design is matched by genuine driving flair; it’s the right car to put Opel in the spotlight.

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March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Mokka, Mokka-e, Stellantis, Peugeot, 208, 2008
February 13, 2023

Volvo C40 P6 Recharge road test review: Thor point

February 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Volvo C40 P6 Recharge road test review: Thor point

Hammer time. Sweden first all-electric involvement comes in a compact size.

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February 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
Volvo NZ, ChargeNet, EV, C40 Recharge
February 07, 2023

Ford Everest Platinum road test review: Hit for six

February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Everest Platinum road test review: Hit for six

It’s the pinnacle performer with all the best bits, with a remit to blend ruggedness and refinement. Can anything stop this family-fit version?

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February 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Everest, Ford NZ, V6, diesel, Ford Ranger, Platinum
January 30, 2023

Skoda Karoq 1.4 TSi Style roadtest review: Change of direction

January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Karoq 1.4 TSi Style roadtest review: Change of direction

Revision for the sales horse edition of this compact goes well beyond a quick styling refresh; it now has a new persona.

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January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq, TSi, Skoda New Zealand, Enyaq, Varioflex, diesel, petrol
January 23, 2023

Tesla Model Y roadtest review: Question time

January 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Tesla Model Y roadtest review: Question time

It wasted no time dominating the sales chart, but could this crossover do more to win hearts in an increasingly competitive sector?

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January 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model Y, Autosteer, Elon Musk, Tesla, Model 3, Supercharger, Autopilot, Full Self Driving
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