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June 26, 2023

Suzuki Vitara JLX Allgrip Hybrid roadtest review: It’s a small gain

June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Vitara JLX Allgrip Hybrid roadtest review: It’s a small gain

The mildest electric assist Suzuki offers for this classic is the front-line weapon against one of the world’s toughest emissions standard. How does it fare?

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June 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara, hybrid, Suzuki NZ, Boosterjet, Clean Car, CO2, emissions
June 23, 2023

Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L roadtest review: Cutting a different track

June 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L roadtest review: Cutting a different track

All the better with a decent transmission, improved styling and a strong technical focus, it’s also running alone with that V6.

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June 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Pathfinder, V6, Nissan NZ, hybrid, economy, Z
June 16, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD roadtest review: Blue chip stock

June 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD roadtest review: Blue chip stock

So easy to overlook the entry model, right? In this instance, it’s best not to.

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June 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, rear-drive, Mustang, Ford NZ, electric, ChargeNet, pony
June 12, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQE 53 4Matic roadtest review: First class for business class spend

June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz EQE 53 4Matic roadtest review: First class for business class spend

Stuttgart’s new medium electric sedan slips in. It’s a better score than any rival. And a big brother.

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June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
EQE, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQ, electric vehicle, battery, MBUX
June 07, 2023

Nissan Z roadtest review: Chasing that X factor

June 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Z roadtest review: Chasing that X factor

The new generation of this famous ride still has an old-school persona.

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June 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Z, 370Z, 240Z, 300ZX, Nissan NZ, V6, Datsun
May 26, 2023

Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Ranger Raptor roadtest review: Unearthly appeal

A stunning achievement that struggles to make sense in this climate.

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May 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Raptor, V6, Ford NZ, Climate Change, Clean Car, Bronco
May 09, 2023

BMW X1 SDrive18i roadtest review: One plus three makes phwoar

May 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BMW X1 SDrive18i roadtest review: One plus three makes phwoar

The smallest sports utility in the BMW family is certainly all grown up. The front-drive three-cylinder is surprisingly fighting fit.

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May 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X1, sDrive18i, BMW NZ, three-cylinder, iX1, petrol
April 28, 2023

Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Outback XT roadtest review: Brawn leader

This talented turbo engine improves the performance envelope without degrading traditional strengths. But it’s no free ride.

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April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, turbo, 2.4, boxer, Subaru NZ, Solterra
April 19, 2023

Opel Corsa/Corsa-e SRi roadtest review: Starting small

April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Corsa/Corsa-e SRi roadtest review: Starting small

Placement as the quiet, more affordable understudy to the extrovert Mokka has been the gameplan for this small hatchback.

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April 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Corsa, SRi, Corsa-e, PSA, Peugeot, Clean Car, Mokka, Mokka-e
April 12, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach 1 roadtest review 2: More than roar appeal

Could this hotrod version set the course for the electric model to follow? That seemed an idea worth exploring. 

 

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April 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Mach 1, Ford NZ, Shelby, GT, Coyote, Clean Car
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