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February 01, 2024

VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

The highest-priced version packs more kit into a sharper-looking body, but overall it’s playing a straight bat.

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February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.5, MEB, Skoda, Audi, electric, Tesla, Nissan Leaf
January 23, 2024

Mazda CX-60 PHEV roadtest review: The strong silent type

January 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-60 PHEV roadtest review: The strong silent type

The electric-enabled variant provisions great opportunity for truly frugal, refined running.

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January 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, Mazda NZ, four-cylinder, range, SkyActiv
January 15, 2024

Maserati Gregale Trofeo road test review: Trident true

January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Maserati Gregale Trofeo road test review: Trident true

Almost all expected sports utility practicalities but with crushing performance and a big dollop of couture.

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January 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Maserati
Gregale, Trofeo, Maserati NZ, Levante, Chris Amon, 250F, Southward Museum
January 08, 2024

MG MG4 XPower roadtest review: Budget thriller

January 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG MG4 XPower roadtest review: Budget thriller

It kicks Porsches into touch off the line, but what about when corners come into play?

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January 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, XPower, MG NZ, performance, Porsche, Audi, Tesla, fast, acceleration
December 20, 2023

Mercedes Benz EQS SUV 450 4Matic roadtest review: Fully upsized electric

December 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz EQS SUV 450 4Matic roadtest review: Fully upsized electric

Future forward family mobility from the world’s oldest car brand is a sweet ride.

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December 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
EQS SUV, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLS, electric, EV, Stuttgart
December 13, 2023

Lexus RZ 450e roadtest review: Current affairs show star

December 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus RZ 450e roadtest review: Current affairs show star

Brand quest for quietness and refinement are well-served, but several fundamentals ask for improvement.

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December 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
December 07, 2023

Mazda CX-90 Takami road test review: Think big project

December 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-90 Takami road test review: Think big project

The big guy dresses more tidily, has better manners and the six-cylinder suits it, too. 

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December 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, inline six, petrol 3.3, CX-60, Mazda NZ, PHEV
November 27, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD roadtest review: True grit

The middle member of this three strong family delivers a good blend of practicality with all-paw performance.

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November 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mach-E, AWD, Ford NZ, electric, ChargeNet, battery, GT
November 23, 2023

Mercedes-AMG C43 roadtest review: When shooting stars align

November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG C43 roadtest review: When shooting stars align

AMG-ised C-Class cars are now all about phwoar by four - and while the starter model is definitely different without a V6, it’s not so bad.  

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November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG
C43, C63, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric turbocharger
November 13, 2023

LDV Mifa9 Luxury roadtest review: Lost in translation

November 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
LDV Mifa9 Luxury roadtest review: Lost in translation

A pragmatic seven-seater electric is the car many budget-sensitive families want and China Inc has been hitting home runs, so …

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November 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
Mifa9, Great Lake Distributors, Inchcape, electric
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