Road Report

Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
With EVs dominating the motoring headlines there is a sense of ‘second cousin syndrome’ when it comes to hybrids, but these vehicles make more sense for daily drivers than
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Honda Civic Sport
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Not a hybrid, not an electric, a plain Jane petrol engine.
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Kia EV6
Thursday, 01 September 2022
So much to say and so little space… the Kia EV6 is not just another all-electric car, it is perhaps the next generation electric car as far as the driving experience is concerned.
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Mazda CX-30 SP20 MHEV Blackout Edition
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Mazda’s journey on the road to electrification is somewhat different to everyone else’s.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Early EV’s were simply EV running gear grafted into an existing ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) platform, so owners were presented with familiar wrappings combined with new technology, but as we m
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And the latest on light trucks
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
We were anticipating a massive upsurge in van registrations following on from the temporary disaffection with the ute market recently, but you could have knocked us over with a CB antenna when we l
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CITROEN C4
Monday, 08 August 2022
I don’t think Citroen has ever built a vehicle which can be so widely accepted by everyone that you could even actually and properly consider it a fleet vehicle – and a well thought out
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Toyota RAV4 Adventure Hybrid
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Recently, we had the chance to revisit one of the longest-serving flag-bearers for the medium set: Toyota’s RAV4.
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Toyota RAV4 XSE Hy
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
Toyota says new RAV4 stock should be arriving in November, but there might be some XSE models still available if you ask nicely…
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Volvo XC60 T8 recharge PHEV
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
With a 2018 World Car of the Year award topping accolades for design and safety, Volvo’s XC60 Recharge PHEV goes prize hunting for emissions and tech.
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Nissan Leaf
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
Couldn’t have timed this better: it’s Autumn, so what better time to review the latest incarnation – actually just the second generation – Nissan Leaf in its top end spec’ level, the Leaf E+.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV VRX
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
With its evolutionary new design obviously resonating with buyers, Mitsubishi’s MY 22 Outlanders have been flying out of dealership doors like leaves off the trees in Autumn.
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KIA SPORTAGE X-LINE DIESEL AWD
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Sorry Bono – we found what we were looking for But if the U2 boys are looking for some new AWD SUVs, which inspire movement as well as song, they’ll have to line up – behind us at least – for the...
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Skoda Octavia RS iV PHEV
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
Skoda’s fleet-friendly Octavia has made itself even more friends, though possibly not with the petro-companies, since the latest model is a plug-in hybrid variant.
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Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Monday, 02 May 2022
You’re not short-changed with the XLS grade of the new generation Outlander. In fact, you might want to buy the XLS after deciding to try the top spec’ VRX…
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Nissan’s flagship on patrol
Monday, 02 May 2022
Long ago, Nissan’s patrol attained legendary status among offroaders for its unstoppable toughness. It won hearts and minds in the city for its ability to swallow humans and gear in huge number and...
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Lexus ES300h Limited
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Looking back in the US market in particular, the ES nomenclature could stand for “Excellent Seller” since the ES has been Lexus’s best-selling sedan for over 15 years.
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Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
You’re not short-changed with the XLS grade of the new generation Outlander. In fact, you might want to buy the XLS after deciding to try the top spec’ VRX…
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Ford Escape ST-Line X Phev
Sunday, 06 March 2022
An award winner and yes, that is us saying so, but one drive in
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Volkswagen Alltrack
Thursday, 02 December 2021
It’s the welcome return of an old friend this month and, despite the official launch being typically overshadowed – well this is 2021 – the Volkswagen Alltrack is making a serious comeback.
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Mazda MX-30 electric
Thursday, 02 December 2021
Mazda has made its move into the electric vehicle space and has done so in typical brand fashion, with respectful revisits to its honourable history and commitment to its future success.
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Double strength Kona
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Hyundai’s 2021 Kona Series II offers a little more than a double shot,extra strength, cold brew
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Skoda Octavia Style
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
We predicted the SKODA Octavia Style was going to be the one to win our hearts at NZ Company Vehicle magazine, and we weren’t wrong.
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Honda Jazz Life
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
“It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.” – Paulo Coelho Brazilian author. 
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid GXL
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Despite the interest from corporate entities in petrol-powered ICE SUVs over hybrids, the latest incarnation of the Toyota Highlander proves you can – and should – have your automotive cake without
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Kia Carnival Premium
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
With apologies to Judith Durham of the Seekers, the Carnival is… thanks to Korean automaker Kia, just getting started really.
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BMW X3 XDrive 30e
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
Yes, it’s a hybrid. No, it doesn’t qualify for a rebate.
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Renault Megane RS
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
Renault doesn’t have a massive market share when it comes to its passenger line, but every once and a while the French brand with the quirky name delivers a good RS kicker of a car.
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Kia Sorento Premium AWD Hybrid
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
And now they all fit – Kia Sorento Premium AWD Hybrid
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Lexus IS300h F-Sport
Wednesday, 11 August 2021
The second Lexus in the IS series we have had a look at – and thus far, this one would be our favourite and yes, we ARE red-blooded drivers…
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