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May 02, 2025

Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

The entry edition of this important model reminds that, despite being a delayed introduction, it enters the market with head held high.

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May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya Engage, Engage, Leaf, Nissan NZ, Nismo, EV, electric, lithium ion
March 26, 2025

BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

This super sedan had to change to conform to the times. Electric brings out a new degree of good, but it’s still fabulously bad.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, i5, 5-Series, BMW NZ, Franciscus van Meel, electric, PHEV
July 15, 2024

GWM Ora GT, Chery Omoda E5 EX roadtest review: Driving ambition

July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Ora GT, Chery Omoda E5 EX roadtest review: Driving ambition

China has become a juggernaut of the automotive scene and the big name performers are keen to go global. Do they  yet have what it takes?

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July 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda, GWM
Omoda, E5, Chery, GWM, Ora, Ora GT, electric, China, EV
June 24, 2024

Kia EV9 GT-Line road test review: Giant steps

June 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV9 GT-Line road test review: Giant steps

As EVs get bigger, so do ambitions and expectations. 

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June 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
EV9, Kia NZ, electric, 800v, GT-Line
June 07, 2024

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT road test review: No horsing around

The pony express that feeds on electric oats is controversial, but also convincing.

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June 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang Mach-E, GT, Ford NZ, dual motor, electric, Jim Farley
April 23, 2024

BMW 225e Active Tourer roadtest review: Well-rounded square peg?

April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 225e Active Tourer roadtest review: Well-rounded square peg?

This five-seater brings lots of tech into the plug-in hybrid sector but will it charge your batteries?

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April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Active Tourer, 225e, BMW NZ, PHEV, electric
April 08, 2024

Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

With the electric models still to show, this edition is the top dog choice. 

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April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, electric, turbo, petrol, Hayden Paddon
March 28, 2024

Nissan X-Trail e-Power road test review: Fueling the electric experience

March 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan X-Trail e-Power road test review: Fueling the electric experience

It’s a battery-fed electric that relies a fuel we’re supposed to put behind us. How hard is that to explain?

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March 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
X-Trail, e-Power, Nissan NZ, electric
March 12, 2024

Citroen e-C4 Shine roadtest review: Smooth French dressing

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen e-C4 Shine roadtest review: Smooth French dressing

Battery-included chunky crossover hatch relies on a suave ride and urban chic credential.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
e-C4, Citroen, electric, Stellantis, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 208
February 26, 2024

Subaru Solterra Touring: Well-earthed electric adventurer

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Solterra Touring: Well-earthed electric adventurer

Subaru steps into the sustainable safari scene.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, Toyota, bZ4X, electric, EV, DC, Fuji, Outback, Crosstrek, Forester
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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