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May 28, 2025

GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Cannon Lux/JAC T9 road test review: Loading up for a fight

China Inc is ramping up its attack on the lower end of the lucrative ute sector. Some established brands need to watch their backs.

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May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM, JAC
T9, Cannon, turbodiesel, ADAS, ute, Japan, China, ANCAP
May 20, 2025

Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?

May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?

The latest generation of this sports-themed station wagon is a polished performer. But will being so closely priced to a gear-sharing hot hatch erode sensible values? 

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May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia RS, Skoda NZ, Golf GTi, VW, EA888, Czech, Mladá Boleslav
May 14, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

It’s a new generation that takes care to improve the flavour without ruining the recipe.

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May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, diesel, RUC, Clean Car, Skoda NZ, DSG, Haldex
May 07, 2025

Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large

May 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large

It’s a family stand-off when the latest wagon meets our own. 

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May 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Superb, wagon, NZ police
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
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