Road Report

Holden Equinox LTZ-V
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Not overly ostentatious – in fact, a bit ‘just like the other SUV’s’ to look at, but Sean Willmot finds there’s lots to love about the Holden Equinox.
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Great Wall Steed
Thursday, 18 October 2018
A trip in a Great Wall Steed is like traveling back in time, when cars had drivers, electrics were for household appliances and gluten intolerance hadn’t been invented yet. 
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The lion sleeps tonight...
Thursday, 18 October 2018
But today’s Holden Commodore – especially the Calais V – offers something new...
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Ford Endura 
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Endura may be the name Ford has tagged its medium-sized SUV with, but Sean suggests a better name might have been ‘Enigma.’
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Mitsubishi ASX XLS
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Mitsubishi released the ASX as the SUV wave was building up, and today, the Triple Diamond compact SUV is shining brightly in a hugely popular sector, as Sean Willmot discovers.
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Renault Trafic
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Style and flair are two words you wouldn’t normally associate with white vans, but as Sean Willmot finds out after a week with a Renault, it seems you can have your croissant and eat it too.
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Kia Niro EX Hybrid
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Niro is an interesting addition to both the hybrid and SUV ranks, reckons Cathy Parker.
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Skoda Karoq TSi Ambition +
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
The Karoq is a bit like the Tardis – it seems much bigger on the inside, says Cathy Parker.
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BMW 640i GT
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Remember the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo? No? That’s all right, because Damien O'Carroll thinks BMW would probably rather you forgot it anyway.
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Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser
Thursday, 05 July 2018
As well equipped as it is priced, Toyota’s latest special edition Hilux, the SR5 Cruiser is an impressive drive, on and off the road. Ross MacKay explains why.
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Skoda Octavia RS245
Thursday, 05 July 2018
So much for so little: Skoda’s RS245 adds up, says Damien O'Carroll...
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VW Polo Beats
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Damien O'Carroll finds a special edition of VW's Polo aurally impressive.
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Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Mid-range model's high spec, comfort and refinement impress Damien O'Carroll.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Clever Mitsubishi wraps advanced EV technology in New Zealand's favourite body style, the SUV, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Holden Commodore RS-V
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll discovers a handsome Aussie – by way of Europe...
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Toyota Camry V6
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll – not easily impressed – finds the Camry V6 adds excitement to Toyota's mainstay model...
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BMW X2 sDrive 2.0i
Monday, 07 May 2018
BMW has made creating niches to jam new vehicles into an absolute artform in recent years, and the weird “coupe” SUV was one of the more horrifying, says Damien O’Carroll.
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Hyundai Kona Elite 2WD
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll reports that here’s the big secret about the Hyundai Kona – it isn’t anywhere near as weird as it looks...
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Peugeot 5008
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says Peugeot’s people mover has succesfully morphed into an SUV
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Honda Odyssey LS
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says that whilst SUV’s rule, there is still room for a true people mover such as the Odysssey...
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Kia Stinger GT
Monday, 07 May 2018
Still need a RWD kick, Damien O’Carroll reckons the Stinger GT is just what the doctor ordered.
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Holden Astra Wagon
Friday, 04 May 2018
With the wagon arriving it is a rather multi-cultural family...
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LDV T60 Luxury
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Ashley Lucas finds a lot to like in the LDV T60....
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BMW X3 xDrive3.0i
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Whilst the M40i might be the halo car of the X3 lineup, Damien O’Carroll reckons the start is the xDrive30i...
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Seat Ateca FR
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Ateca picks up Seat’s sporty DNA producing a SUV that is fun to drive, says Damien O’Carroll...
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Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Fantastic, he says – Damien O’Carroll is obviously impressed by the new Volvo XC60...
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Ssangyong Rexton G4
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
After a long wait, the all new Ssangyong Rexton is finally here. Damien O’Carroll gives it the...
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Subaru Levorg GT-S Wagon
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Cathy Parker reprises what might be her favorite car that she has never owned...
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BMW 340i Touring
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Damien O’Carroll reports that BMW have played the old big motor in a small car trick to perfection.
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Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
The four cylinder might be overshadowed by its flashier V6 brother but it still delivers, reports...
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