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July 08, 2025

Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

A compelling new hybrid drivetrain for this solid contender surely raises its chances.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Santa Fe, hybrid, Hyundai NZ, Seoul, Kia, Highlander, RAV4
June 30, 2025

Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

The electric edition of this icon is a massive achievement for zero-emissions luxury motoring. But the new way cannot shrug all old issues.

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June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
G 580, EQ Technology, G 63 AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, EQ
June 23, 2025

Subaru BRZ tS Tsubasa road test review: Brilliance done better

June 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru BRZ tS Tsubasa road test review: Brilliance done better

It’s building on the driver-focused foundations of the previous edition, but as before unlocking the best it has demands dedication.

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June 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, Tsubasa, Subaru NZ, GR86, Toyota New Zealand, motorsport, boxer, WRX, WRC
June 16, 2025

Haval H6 PHEV GT road test review: Mean and lean

June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Haval H6 PHEV GT road test review: Mean and lean

The performance thematic is compelling, but the primary reason for buy-in is the high potential for astoundingly decent thrift.

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June 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Haval
H6, PHEV, GT, Plug-in, economy, thrift, thrust, tiernary
June 13, 2025

Kia EV5 Light Plus road test review: Different kind of same

June 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV5 Light Plus road test review: Different kind of same

China is the electric car hot spot, so potentially a Korean product from there should hold some aces. 

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June 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
EV5, Light Plus, Kia NZ, Telsa Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, Seoul, BYD, 400 volt, E-GMP
June 04, 2025

BMW M3 Competition Touring: Sweet sizzler

June 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
BMW M3 Competition Touring: Sweet sizzler

The one M3 that seemed less likely to be built is here. How good is the Competition Touring?

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June 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, Touring, M4, coupe, sedan, BMW NZ, Neue Klasse, electric, inline six
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
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