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November 06, 2023

BMW i7 xDrive60 roadtest review: Easy vote for change

November 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i7 xDrive60 roadtest review: Easy vote for change

Munich’s flagship is the ultimate expression on the campaign trail for battery purity.

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November 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, BMW NZ, electric, Mercedes-AMG EQS 53
October 30, 2023

Opel Grandland SRi roadtest review: General quarters crossover

October 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Grandland SRi roadtest review: General quarters crossover

Even though it has taken to wear the latest corporate apparel, the newest Opel is reminiscent of product from a brand we used to know.

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October 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Grandland, AutoDistributors, Holden, PSA, Peugeot, PHEV
October 24, 2023

Honda CR:V first drive review: Gen six is a smooth operator

October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Honda CR:V first drive review: Gen six is a smooth operator

An upsize and enhanced technology will help sell this staple.

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October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
CR-V, Honda NZ, e:HEV, CVT, hybrid, Sport, RS
October 24, 2023

Mazda CX-60 Homura 3.3-litre roadtest review: Hit for six … but how many are game to play?

October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-60 Homura 3.3-litre roadtest review: Hit for six … but how many are game to play?

This luxury SUV is a bold call it is own right. Is Hiroshima coming in through the ‘out’ door with this power plant?

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October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, Homura, CX-90, Mazda NZ
October 16, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

It’s still a ute, but the ‘people’s car’ revisions make quite a difference. 

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, biturbo, 2.0-litre, V6, Clean Car, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ
October 11, 2023

Audi Q4 e-tron 40 roadtest review: Dress circle starter

October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q4 e-tron 40 roadtest review: Dress circle starter

The second sub-$100k car to bear the e-tron badge is a world apart from the first - and also stands out from other current e-trons.

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October 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q4, MEB, E-tron, Audi NZ, VW ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, EV, Tesla
October 03, 2023

VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

The first car from Wolfsburg’s electric car push has finally landed; is it still a big deal?

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October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, Pro, VW NZ, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Audi Q4, Tesla Model Y
September 26, 2023

Opel Astra SRi road test review: Lightning strikes

September 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Astra SRi road test review: Lightning strikes

This new entry provides a timely reminder about how interesting, involving and useful a traditional hatchback can be. 

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September 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Astra, Opel NZ, Peugeot, PSA, Stellantis, three-cylinder
September 19, 2023

MG4 Essence 64 roadtest review: Wired for success

September 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 Essence 64 roadtest review: Wired for success

Time with this well-priced mid-range model provides a positive energy flow. 

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September 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG ZS, MG NZ, hatchback, 64kWh
September 15, 2023

Toyota GR 86, GR Corolla, GR Supra road test review: Gazoo's engagement ring

September 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota GR 86, GR Corolla, GR Supra road test review: Gazoo's engagement ring

Common badge, common spirit, common transmission type. Six-cylinder coupe or four, tri-pot hot hatch …. pick your flavour.

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September 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Gazoo Racing, Toyota, GR 86, GR Supra, GR Corolla, turbo, three cylinder, BMW, Subaru, WRC, WEC, boxer, Munich
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