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August 11, 2025

MINI Countryman JCW road test review: Lifestyle goes large

August 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MINI Countryman JCW road test review: Lifestyle goes large

The sharpest stepping edition of the most maximised model in this family is a bold statement. 

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August 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
Countryman, JCW, performance, SUV, medium, all wheel drive
August 06, 2025

Toyota GR Yaris manual/ GR Corolla auto road test review: Giants of the game

August 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota GR Yaris manual/ GR Corolla auto road test review: Giants of the game

The best mainstream performance products from Japan’s biggest brand have become even better now. 

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August 06, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
GR Yaris, GR Corolla, Gazoo Racing, Akio Toyoda, Toyota NZ, circuit, automatic, power, three-cylinder, World Rally Championship, WRC
July 30, 2025

MINI JCW Cooper/Aceman electric: Big buzz babies

July 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MINI JCW Cooper/Aceman electric: Big buzz babies

Can these tot-sized titans live up to historic reputation without a petrol engine under the bonnet?

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July 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mini
John Cooper Works, Cooper, Aceman, Countryman, Zhangjiagang, Great Wall Motor, JCW
July 25, 2025

Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Hard core hoofing

There’s no mystery to why this latest generation of the famous pony express is so thunderous. 

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July 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Mustang, Dark Horse, V8, 5.0-litre, Ford NZ, Tremac, Pirelli, P-Zero, economy, Clean Car, emissions
July 14, 2025

Honda e:N1 roadtest review: Asimo goes electric

July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda e:N1 roadtest review: Asimo goes electric

Fancy a battery-pure alternate to the HR-V, ZR-V and CR-V hybrid petrol SUVs?

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July 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
e:N1, Honda NZ, EV, electric, battery, lithium ion, Asimo, MG4, Atto3
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
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