Road Report

Isuzu D-Max LS 4x4
Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Isuzu D-Max LS 4x4The D-Max is all about continuous improvement, reports Damien O’Carroll.
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Nissan X-Trail Ti
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Still true to the original recipe but with added refinements observes, Cathy Parker...
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BMW 540i
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Damien O’Carroll finds the new 5 series engaging, involving and stuffed with high tech...
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VW Golf R-Line
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
R-Line gets feral good looks without the thunder and price of the R, reports Damien O’Carroll...
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Toyota C-HR
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Damien O’Carroll tests a brace of C-HRs in 2WD and AWD formats...
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Skoda Kodiaq Ambition
Wednesday, 09 August 2017
The entry level Kodiaq shines particularly bright, opines Damien O’Carroll.
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Large car shootout
Wednesday, 09 August 2017
With Commodore production ending, does it still deliver and who else is challenging the...
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Grand Cherokee overland
Grand Cherokee overland
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
Jeep with a mighty V8 is a nice package, reports Cathy Parker.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
Is the hybrid the plain sister of the range – or is it someone else? Damien O’Carroll investigates.
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LDV G10 van
LDV G10 van
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
It might be the baby of the range but the G10 is still a good sized van reckons Cathy Parker.
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Lexus IS
Lexus IS
Tuesday, 06 June 2017
Damien O’Carroll drives a brace of IS models, the 200t F-Sport and the 300h Hybrid...
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Hyundai Ioniq EV Elite
Hyundai Ioniq EV Elite
Tuesday, 06 June 2017
Cathy Parker looks at the practicality of the Ioniq EV for everyday use. Seven days with only needing...
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Kia Optima GT
Kia Optima GT
Monday, 08 May 2017
Is the Optima GT the real deal or a pretender...
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Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Ignis
Monday, 08 May 2017
Whilst he hates to use the word, Damian O’Carroll can only call the Ignis Zippy!
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Mazda6 enters the premium era
Mazda6 enters the premium era
Monday, 08 May 2017
The latest Mazda6 takes the car onto the edges of the premium sector in terms of its quality...
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Ford Escape AWD Titanium
Ford Escape AWD Titanium
Monday, 08 May 2017
New Escape branding helps Ford refresh their medium SUV...
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Holden Barina
Holden Barina
Monday, 08 May 2017
As part of Holden’s concerted effort to release 24 new or refreshed models by 2020, the venerable...
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Subaru Impreza
Subaru Impreza
Monday, 08 May 2017
Subaru have packed a lot of spec into the well-priced Impreza package, reports Damien O’Carroll...
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2017 Suzuki S-Cross
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
We video test the 2017 Suzuki S-Cross – “We are very impressed by the Suzuki S-Cross Prestige...
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It would come as no surprise to anyone to hear the phrase “SUVs are very popular these days”, because all we really need to do is look at local roads to understand that. 
Small SUV Shootout
Monday, 03 April 2017
Damien O’Carroll takes three small SUV’s, three test pilots, a mix of roads and stirs gently to...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
With its impressive comfort, remarkable levels of standard equipment and handsome...
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2017 Ford Escape Titanium - Video Road Report
Monday, 13 March 2017
An impressive package that catapults Ford back up into serious consideration in the medium...
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2017 Suzuki Ignis - Video Road Report
Thursday, 09 March 2017
We video test the 2017 Suzuki Ignis – “a Fun, fresh, surprisingly roomy and practical SUV, which...
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Powerhouse Trafic from Renault
Powerhouse Trafic from Renault
Thursday, 17 November 2016
While it doesn’t exactly have the highest profile here in New Zealand, in Europe Renault is an...
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Honda HR-V AWD - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
We’ve reviewed the all-new Honda HR-V AWD, and you can check out the video below.
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Volkswagen Tiguan - NZSUV
Monday, 17 October 2016
We’ve reviewed the all-new 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, and you can check out the video below.
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Group Comparison Test Holden Honda Hyundai
H marks the spot!
Thursday, 13 October 2016
There is no doubt that the best way to find out which of a number of cars best suits your needs is to take...
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2016 Suzuki Vitara 2WD Video Road Report
Friday, 22 July 2016
When Suzuki launched the all-new Vitara a while back the general consensus was that it was an excellent...
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Subaru Outback impresses
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
The new Subaru Outback made quite an impression on us when it was launched in the...
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Colorado LT torques the talk
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
By John Oxley
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