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Road Report
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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Road Report
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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Road Report
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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Road Report
VW Polo Beats
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Damien O'Carroll finds a special edition of VW's Polo aurally impressive.
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Road Report, SUV
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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Road Report, SUV
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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Video Road Report
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Video Road Report
Monday, 25 June 2018
We video test the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line.
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Video Road Report
2018 Toyota Camry - Video Road Report
Monday, 18 June 2018
We video test the 2018 Toyota Camry...
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Road Report
Holden Commodore RS-V
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Damien O'Carroll discovers a handsome Aussie – by way of Europe...
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Road Report
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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New models
Skoda Karoq
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Following its bigger sibling’s lead, Karoq offers the SUV market clever engines, clever packaging, European styling and sharp pricing Mark Baker takes a closer look...
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SUV
New SUV Test Video – 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid
Monday, 21 May 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid XLS...
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Road Report
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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Road Report
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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Road Report
Peugeot 5008
Monday, 07 May 2018
Damien O’Carroll says Peugeot’s people mover has succesfully morphed into an SUV
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Road Report, SUV
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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Road Report
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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Road Report
Holden Astra Wagon
Friday, 04 May 2018
With the wagon arriving it is a rather multi-cultural family...
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New models, SUV
Subaru Outback and Legacy
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
The Legacy is now available in either 2.5i Premium or 3.6RS Premium forms...
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Video Road Report
2018 Skoda Superb Sportline - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
We video test the 2018 Skoda Superb Sportline.
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Road Report, SUV
LDV T60 Luxury
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Ashley Lucas finds a lot to like in the LDV T60....
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Road Report, SUV
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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Road Report, SUV
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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Road Report, SUV
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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News
Recap of 2017 new vehicle market
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Last year we lamented that the new vehicle market had narrowly missed breaching the magic...
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Road Report
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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Road Report
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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New models, SUV
Holden Equinox
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Equinox gives Holden a thoroughly convincing SUV package, reports Damien O’Carroll...
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Video Road Report
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX - Video Road Report
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
We video test the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX...
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EV
Confused by Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure?
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
You’re not alone. Most electric vehicle (EV) buyers focus on the most expensive (and arguably most exciting!) part of the purchase, the...
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