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July 08, 2024

Volvo EX30 Ultra road test review: Fresh taste for Swede toothed

July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Volvo EX30 Ultra road test review: Fresh taste for Swede toothed

The latest Gothenburg car is from China, but it’s no Scam-dinavian.

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July 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Volvo
EX30, Volvo, Volvo NZ, Ultra, dual motor, Gothenburg
July 01, 2024

Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi Triton VRX road test review: Finessing the familiar

The top edition of this workhorse is better sorted to be a more adventurous family friend. Test includes special report video.

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July 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, VXR, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, ute, Hilux, Ranger
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 17, 2024

Toyota C-HR 1.8 Limited road test review: Angling with Euro aptitude

June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota C-HR 1.8 Limited road test review: Angling with Euro aptitude

The second-generation of this personable model still puts design panache ahead of practicality, but has more to give.

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June 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR, Limited, hybrid, PHEV, Toyota NZ
June 11, 2024

Mercedes C63 S E Performance sedan road test review: Cosmic change for stellar choice

June 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes C63 S E Performance sedan road test review: Cosmic change for stellar choice

Everything’s different and more complex, yet, it’s still a star stomper.

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June 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz
C63, S E Performance, Affalterbach, Stuttgart, Mercedes Benz NZ, F1, Lewis Hamilton
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
May 31, 2024

Mazda MX-5 GT road test review: Tracking true

May 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-5 GT road test review: Tracking true

Another year, another round of tweaks - including a circuit mode. Great becomes greater.

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May 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5, Mazda NZ, NA, NB, NC, ND, roadster
May 27, 2024

Mercedes Benz GLC300 roadtest review: Strength in numbers

May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz GLC300 roadtest review: Strength in numbers

The second generation of this well-conceived model is surely destined to maintain star pick status.

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May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLC300, Mercedes Benz NZ, Coupe, SUV, 48 volt, BMW, Audi
May 20, 2024

KGM Torres EVX road test review: Korea’s Mr Chunky

May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM Torres EVX road test review: Korea’s Mr Chunky

 This first model from a revived familiar brand delivers intriguing energy and welcome boldness in a big box presentation, but is it edgy enough?

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May 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, EVX, SsangYong, EV, BYD, Blade battery, ADAS, ANCAP, NCAP
May 13, 2024

Omoda C5 EX road test review: What price going big on a budget?

May 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Omoda C5 EX road test review: What price going big on a budget?

Striking looks, a hefty technology inclusion, a sharp sticker …  if you can abide the annoyances, there’s a fair swag of car for the money.

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May 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
C5, EX, petrol, Chery, Jaecoo, C5 EX, MG
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