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March 12, 2025

BMW X3 20d and M50 road test review: Still hitting the spot

March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW X3 20d and M50 road test review:  Still hitting the spot

The car that leads BMW’s premium sports utility vehicle pitch has gained more tech, but remains fundamentally as before: A classy, well-sorted choice.

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March 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
BMW NZ, X3, 20d, M50, iX3, Neue Klasse, diesel, petrol, Operating System 9
March 05, 2025

Mercedes Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet road test review: Elemental attraction

March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet road test review: Elemental attraction

Some days you just want to drop the top and cruise. For those self-indulgent types seeking a premium car with an extra hefty dollop of glam, here’s a pretty decent choice.

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March 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
February 24, 2025

Nissan Z Nismo road test review: Pumped for better play

February 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Z Nismo road test review: Pumped for better play

If the standard Z come across as being a bit too California cruiser? Try the one from the factory’s tune-up specialist.

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February 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Z, Nissan NZ, Nismo, 370 Z, 350 Z, 240 Z, 300 Z, 280 Z, V6, Infiniti
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/
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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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