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March 12, 2024

Opel Astra GSe road test review: Sweet ride, hard road

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Opel Astra GSe road test review: Sweet ride, hard road

Some stuff makes sense; some less so. And it’s a shame the environment it’s found itself in is so illogical.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Opel
Astra GSe, Plug in hybrid, PHEV, Stellantis, GTC, Opel, Opel NZ
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
February 19, 2024

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Electric revives a prime number

February 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Electric revives a prime number

A hugely capable machine that drives fantastically well; but will it revive interest in the kind of car this brand does best?

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February 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i5, Electric, xDrive, M60, BMW NZ, Mercedes EQE
February 15, 2024

Cupra Born roadtest review: One from the heart

February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cupra Born roadtest review: One from the heart

Some electrics are for geeks, this one is for car lovers.

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February 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Cupra
Born, VW Group, ID.3, electric, MEB, MG4, XPower, Spain, SEAT
February 08, 2024

Lexus RX 350h/500h: Sharper and sweeter

February 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus RX 350h/500h: Sharper and sweeter

The volume seller has been updated with improvements in key areas.

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February 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
RX 500h, RX 300h, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ, RAV4, Direct4, F-Sport, GA-K, TNGA-K, hybrid, PHEV
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
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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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