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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
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
August 04, 2023

Audi Q5 50 TFSI e S Line roadtest review: Moving along quietly

August 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q5 50 TFSI e S Line roadtest review: Moving along quietly

Diesel is still a Audi Q5 fuel, but there’s now an alternate for those nervous about going to the dark side.

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August 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q5, Q5Q5 50 TSFI e S Line, Audi NZ, hybrid, PHEV, Ingolstadt
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
March 13, 2023

Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV roadtest review: High wire act

March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV roadtest review: High wire act

These stylish good looks shine brightly in a crowded compact sports utility market, but is the power trip it offers worth taking?

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March 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen
C5 Aircross, PHEV, hybrid, electric, Citroen, Peugeot, PSA
January 16, 2023

Peugeot 308 GT roadtest review: Fashionably beating a trend

January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 308 GT roadtest review: Fashionably beating a trend

Hatchback sales are declining, through consumer abdication to crossovers and the like. This car deserves to reverse that trend.

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January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308, Peugeot NZ, 1.2, PSA, Citroen, electric, hybrid, GT, Stellantis
November 25, 2022

Roadtest review Suzuki S-Cross: Still in its comfort zone?

November 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roadtest review Suzuki S-Cross: Still in its comfort zone?

A freshen-up for this long-lived small battler is good. The price increase less welcome.

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November 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross, BoosterJet, hybrid, Suzuki NZ
October 19, 2022

Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

Hugely popular and still relevant as a very good family sports utility vehicle – but only just.

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October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Kodo, Mazda NZ, hybrid, PHEV
September 27, 2022

Lexus NX350h Limited road test review: Getting a handle on e-Latch

September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Lexus NX350h Limited road test review:  Getting a handle on e-Latch

Lexus’ new-generation medium sports utility finds another way to put safety first.

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September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Lexus
NX350H, Lexus NZ, hybrid, PHEV
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