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The Series II VE Commodore
By Stuart Livesey on Sep 01, 2010 in General Motors Holden
It’s a mid-model-life facelift so don’t expect too much to have changed … unless your big on infotainment systems
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Safety and the Hona CR-Z
By Stuart Livesey on Aug 29, 2010 in Honda
Discover what has to be built into a car if it’s to have any hope of achieving a five-star safety rating.
Mitsubishi ASX – a first look
By Stuart Livesey on Aug 23, 2010 in Featured
On the surface it looks like it’s going to be a real competitor in the small SUV market
Hyundai i20
By Stuart Livesey on Aug 11, 2010 in Hyundai
It’s the replacement for Hyundai’s top-selling car but why didn’t it come with a diesel option?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser
By Stuart Livesey on Aug 10, 2010 in Toyota
It’s ugly but it’s going to be popular
The Suzuki Monster
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 30, 2010 in News
You won’t have seen a Suzuki SX4 like this one before.
Holden Torana A9X Hatch
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 29, 2010 in News
A muscle car from the days when drivers were expected to actually drive their cars.
1967 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 25, 2010 in News
A beautifully restored Pontiac Firebird with a sweet exhaust note
The Safest Ute in Australia
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 16, 2010 in General News
Ford now makes the safest ute in Australia
New BMW 5 Series Touring
You may begin to wonder when a human driver will be downgraded to an optional extra
Confidence Returns for Holden
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 07, 2010 in News
Holden is showing signs of clawing back some market share in Australia
Australian New Car Sales in May
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 07, 2010 in News
New car sales continued to rise in May
Mitsubishi to Lease i-MiEV in Australia
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 07, 2010 in News
The first Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles will arrive in July and August.
2011 Hyundai Grandeur
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 07, 2010 in News
The Hyundai Grandeur gets an upgrade
Ford ECOnetic Transit Van
By Stuart Livesey on Jun 01, 2010 in News
7.2L/100km from a delivery van with a bigger payload than its competitors?
Holden Captiva – an introduction
Despite some early bad press the Holden Captiva has been a success story for Holden
Hyundai i45 – a first look and drive
It would be a Camry-beater if only Toyota didn’t have so much goodwill in the bank with Australian new car buyers.
Toyota Rukus – a first look
The Toyota Rukus … it may not be aimed at my age group but after thrashing it around a gymkhana course I think I like it.
Toyota Rukus – built for customisation
By Stuart Livesey on May 17, 2010 in News
Toyota Rukus – a vehicle built to be customised.
Toyota RAV4 – two-wheel drive
By Stuart Livesey on May 17, 2010 in News
Toyota produces a 2WD version of their very popular RAV4
The Hyundai i30CW CRDi Road Test
Over the last month we’ve tested four different vehicles … see why this was our favorite
The Suzuki Kizashi – Suzuki enters the medium car market.
Suzki says that the Kizashi will excite your senses … but will it?
Hybrid Camry Wins in Targa Tasmania
By Stuart Livesey on May 10, 2010 in News
The Hybrid Camry – it’s more than just a town car.
Holden Cruze Sales
By Stuart Livesey on May 10, 2010 in News
A sign of how popular the Holden Cruze really is.
2010 Renault Koleos
By Stuart Livesey on May 09, 2010 in News
Lower prices plus more features in the 2010 Renault Koleos
New Hyundai Compact Sedan
By Stuart Livesey on May 09, 2010 in News
A new compact from Hyundai is coming next year
The Hyundai Santa Fe – an overview
A quick look across the three models in the Hyundai Santa Fe range
Australian Sales of New Cars Up For Yet Another Month
By Stuart Livesey on May 05, 2010 in News
Yet another great month for new car sales in Australia
Audi R8 GT
Acceleration is handled by something called … “Launch Control” … I think that says it all.
Three Porsche 911 Models Go Under the Hammer
By Stuart Livesey on May 03, 2010 in News
Three classic Porsche 911 models up for sale today
VW Announces the End of an Era
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 30, 2010 in News
I should feel sad because it’s such an iconic car … but then I remember what it’s like to sit in the back seat of the Beetle.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Pricing
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 28, 2010 in News
It’s $464,000 and Mercedes-Benz already have 40 confirmed orders
Hyundai i30 in the Dirt
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 28, 2010 in News
Hyundai does it in the dirt with a diesel i30
Peak Oil and the Motoring Industry
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 28, 2010 in News
We’re seem to have gone beyond the point of peak oil and yet GM are pouring millions into the development of a V8.
Hyundai i30 Diesel in Targa Tasmania?
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 25, 2010 in News
A 4 cylinder diesel running in Targa Tasmania? Actually it’s expected to do very well.
Skoda Octavia Enters Targa Tasmania
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 24, 2010 in News
A station wagon entered in Targa Tasmania? Who would have thought it?
Hyundai i30CW – first impressions
If you’ve got preconceived negative ideas about small wagons then the Hyundai i30CW is going to change them.
BMW Megacity Vehicle
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 23, 2010 in BMW
BMW’s idea of what motoring will look like in 2013
Holden Berlina Sportwagon – the road test
I discover why people continue to buy the Holden Commodore.
Toyota Rukus
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 16, 2010 in News
Toyota announces the Australian release date for a vehicle they say is “…not a mass-market car: it’s an acquired taste…”
Holden Berlina Sportwagon – first impressions
Maybe it’s no surprise that the Holden Commodore is still sells so well.
Holden Has a Great Month
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 07, 2010 in News
Holden still makes the best-selling car in Australia
Another Record Month for New Car Sales in Australia
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 07, 2010 in News
Yet another record breaking month but Hyundai was not able to maintain the third place it gained in February.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 06, 2010 in Mercedes Benz
This is definitely not a street car
BMW X1 – a first look
BMW would like you to believe that they’ve created a whole new market segment with the X1.
Suzuki Sales Up in March
By Stuart Livesey on Apr 02, 2010 in News
Suzuki is out of the starting blocks early with their March sales figures … and with good cause.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Arrives in Australia
It’s a soft-top that will even keep you warm in winter
Subaru Forester X Adventure Pack
By Stuart Livesey on Mar 30, 2010 in News
There’s a new pack of goodies for the Subaru Forester … but be quick because it’s only available in April
Not What Toyota Needs Right Now
By Stuart Livesey on Mar 28, 2010 in News
Some sources of information are not as reliable as they may seem.
Hybrid Cars in Australia – Hyundai is Coming
By Stuart Livesey on Mar 28, 2010 in News
Hyundai could be about to shake up the hybrid car market in Australia
