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May 02, 2025

Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Nissan Ariya Engage road test review: Deciduous decision

The entry edition of this important model reminds that, despite being a delayed introduction, it enters the market with head held high.

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May 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan
Ariya Engage, Engage, Leaf, Nissan NZ, Nismo, EV, electric, lithium ion
April 24, 2025

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition

April 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT road test review: Small heart, big ambition

Swoopy styling, more tech and a lion-hearted three cylinder engine with electric assist arrive for this five-seater medium SUV.

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April 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
3008, hybrid, Peugeot NZ, 5008, Puretech, GT, Sochaux
April 17, 2025

LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower

April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
LDV T60 Max Plus road test review: Family hero still a follower

The oldest ute from a Chinese brand is better off for this flash update, but …

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April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
LDV
T60 Max plus, Max Plus, ute, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, biturbo, diesel, LDV NZ
April 09, 2025

Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

Even more energised, just as engaging - you can have a lot of fun in the ultimate Golf, but if going this big, go all the way.

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April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, VW NZ, EA888, GTI, all-wheel-drive
April 04, 2025

Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance

April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance

You know how six-cylinder petrol buy-in can hit you in the pocket? When given opportunity to roam, this one doesn’t.

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April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, CX-80, CX-90, CX-60, inline 6, BMW, economy, Hiroshima
March 26, 2025

BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M5 road test review: New era, no error

This super sedan had to change to conform to the times. Electric brings out a new degree of good, but it’s still fabulously bad.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, i5, 5-Series, BMW NZ, Franciscus van Meel, electric, PHEV
March 18, 2025

BMW M135 road test review: All fired up

March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M135 road test review: All fired up

The biggest-hearted version of BMW’s smallest car is keen to serve up a rewarding experience.

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March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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
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