Articles by Bob Nettleton
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Fiat 500X
Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:01pmFor years the Fiat 500 Bambina was the Peter Pan of the car world because it never grew up, but now this Italian automotive...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Holden Astra turbo hatch
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:47pmThere is little question that slipping into Cruze mode for the past seven years helped Holden make some serious sales in-roads...
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Bob Nettleton: Kia Optima GT turbo sedan
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:46pmIt is a rarity for the styling of a mainstream Korean sedan to excite, but the sleek Kia Optima sedan does exactly that,...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Audi Q2
Sunday, 22 October 2017, 3:45pmThey say ‘size’ matters, but seemingly not to an increasing number of those in the market for an urban SUV, where sales of...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Subaru Levorg wagon
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:58pmWhile Subaru has deleted a wagon from the latest Legacy line-up, they appear to have found a ready-made successor in the...
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Bob Nettleton: VW Passat turbo petrol sedan
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:56pmWithin the ranks of the conservative looking Volkswagen Passat sedan is a model that’s outrageously rapid, and great value...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Suzuki Vitara turbo 4WD
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 7:54pmSuzuki has made a powerful response to criticism in some quarters that the performance of their latest Vitara, had about...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Hyundai Santa Fe
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 7:42amAfter four years on the market, the current Santa Fe recreational 4WD remains a stand out in the Hyundai New Zealand range,...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Holden Spark
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 7:38amOver the years Holden have struggled to produce small cars that resonate with buyers here, but they may have finally latched...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Mercedes–Benz GLS
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:25amMercedes age defying seven-seater SUV the GL that been around for almost a decade, yet remains thanks to a recent comprehensive...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Honda Civic turbo sedan
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 8:31pmHonda need a game changing model to re-establish themselves as a serious player in our new car market, and they may just...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: New Toyota Prius
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 10:42amToyota’s Prius hybrid has had plenty of detractors over the years especially the early models, with many harshly judging...
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Motoring
Volkswagen Amarok Ute
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:12amVolkswagen entered what were unchartered automotive waters for the company, when they sailed into the Ute market a few years...
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Motoring
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado turbo diesel
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:10amToyota’s Land Cruiser Prado reigns supreme in our medium to large SUV market and it’s hard to see that changing anytime soon,...
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Motoring
Kia Sorento 2WD V6
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:09amMuch to the surprise of many cynics, 2WD SUV’s sales are on the rise in this country showing there is demand for these vehicles,...
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Motoring
Lexus IS turbo Sedan
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:07amLexus took the turbo route and a bit of a gamble, to boost the performance of the more affordable versions of its compact...
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Motoring
Ford Focus Ecoboost Sport hatch
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:05amIt’s hard to think of a period in recent times, when Ford’s popularity in this country has scaled the heights its currently...
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Motoring
Hyundai Veloster turbo
Saturday, 3 September 2016, 10:04amThe Veloster Coupe is the edgy and out there looking member of the Hyundai family, a mantle it’s held since its launch over...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Holden Commodore SSV Redline wagon
Monday, 30 May 2016, 7:23pmWhile Aussie built Holden Commodore’s exit stage right forever in about 18 months it is departing with a bang and not a whimper. Holden...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Honda Civic hatch
Monday, 30 May 2016, 7:20pmIn the automotive industry some cars can go from being a Peacock to a feather duster, even those you wouldn’t expect to suffer...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Kia Sorento 2WD V6
Monday, 30 May 2016, 7:16pmMuch to the surprise of many cynics, 2WD SUV’s sales are on the rise in this country showing there is demand for these vehicles,...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Mercedes B Class hatch
Monday, 30 May 2016, 7:11pmSince 2005, the B200 has held the mantle of the sensible, practical and versatile member of the Mercedes Benz compact luxury...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Hyundai Tucson 2WD Elite
Monday, 30 May 2016, 5:59pmAn old name adorns a new and striking looking addition to Hyundai’s compact SUV’s family, a model that justifiably has the...
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Motoring
Bob Nettleton: Ford Focus ST Hatch
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 8:24pmIt made be me one of Europe’s strongest selling hot hatches, but buyers here haven’t warmed to the racy Ford Focus ST hatch...
