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February 19, 2025

BMW 120 M Sport roadtest review: Best-dressed baby

February 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW 120 M Sport roadtest review: Best-dressed baby

A comprehensive revision has utterly revitalised this ‘entry’ model.

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February 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
120 M Sport, BMW NZ, OS 9, UK12
February 13, 2025

Nissan Ariya Evolve roadtest review: Going for gold

February 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Evolve roadtest review: Going for gold

An old hand in the electric-sphere puts its talent to good use with a new-era charger.

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February 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya, Evolve, Engage, Advance, Nissan NZ, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E
February 03, 2025

Toyota Landcruiser LX/Prado VX roadtest review: Rock of ages

February 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Landcruiser LX/Prado VX roadtest review: Rock of ages

When oldest and latest generations of Toyota’s famous mud-plugger site in the same price zone, is it useful to cross-shop? 

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February 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
January 24, 2025

MG HS Essence road test review: Second tilt closer to target

January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MG HS Essence road test review: Second tilt closer to target

Sometimes ‘new’ means ‘refreshed’; but with the second-generation of this sub-compact crossover, it’s pretty much all change, mainly for the better.

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January 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, MG HS, PHEV, DMS, MG Pilot, 1.5
January 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d: Highest command

January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d: Highest command

The largest SUV starship has been gifted some aesthetic enhancements - and a new, if familiar engine.

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January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLS, Mercedes Benz NZ, diesel, 48 volt, BMW X7, SUV
January 08, 2025

VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

The third generation format of Wolfsburg’s best seller arrives with fresh looks and a more tech-set attitude. 

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January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan, R-Line, Volkswagen NZ, Skoda, China
December 24, 2024

Leapmotor C10 road test review: Welcome to byte club

December 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Leapmotor C10 road test review: Welcome to byte club

Aiming less at old-school nuts than new-age nerds, this car is in some ways less a driving machine than an operating system-cum-living space. It intrigues.

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December 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
December 10, 2024

Mercedes-Benz E300 roadtest review: High-tech with tradition

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz E300 roadtest review: High-tech with tradition

The latest iteration of one of the oldest model lines from one of the oldest car makers is now down to one mainstream choice, but still looks forward.

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes
Mercedes Benz NZ, E-Class, E300, hybrid, 48 volt, sedan
December 08, 2024

Jaecoo J7 EX roadtest review: Serving with ICE

December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Jaecoo J7 EX roadtest review: Serving with ICE

Another new mid-size SUV from China with a competitive price-tag, interesting looks and lots of tech … but, hey, where’s the electric involvement?

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December 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Omoda
Jaecoo, J7, Chery, petrol, hybrid, SUV
November 26, 2024

Polestar 4 roadtest review: No looking back

November 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Polestar 4 roadtest review:  No looking back

Undeniably premium in its presentation, deliberately avant-garde in its styling and packaging … it’s a coupe-style SUV done different.

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November 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Polestar
Polestar 4, Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Google, Volvo, Geely, Brembo, Long Range Dual Motor
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