Category: Featured

Mitsubishi ASX – a first look
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Mitsubishi ASX – a first look

On the surface it looks like it’s going to be a real competitor in the small SUV market

Nissan Dualis +2
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Nissan Dualis +2

It’s bigger and should have even more appeal

New BMW 5 Series Touring
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New BMW 5 Series Touring

You may begin to wonder when a human driver will be downgraded to an optional extra

Holden Captiva – an introduction
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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
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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
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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.

The Hyundai i30CW CRDi Road Test
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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.
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The Suzuki Kizashi – Suzuki enters the medium car market.

Suzki says that the Kizashi will excite your senses … but will it?

The Hyundai Santa Fe – an overview
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The Hyundai Santa Fe – an overview

A quick look across the three models in the Hyundai Santa Fe range

The New Mazda2 – a first look
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The New Mazda2 – a first look

The new Mazda2 is sure to be a hit here in Australia.

Audi R8 GT
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Audi R8 GT

Acceleration is handled by something called … “Launch Control” … I think that says it all.

Hyundai Santa Fe – first impressions
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Hyundai Santa Fe – first impressions

Toni’s first experiences in Hyundai’s big soft-roader … I think she’s in love.

Hyundai ix35 Road Test
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Hyundai ix35 Road Test

I didn’t want to give it back when the week’s testing was over.

Hyundai i30CW – first impressions
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Hyundai i30CW – first impressions

If you’ve got preconceived negative ideas about small wagons then the Hyundai i30CW is going to change them.

Holden Berlina Sportwagon – the road test
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Holden Berlina Sportwagon – the road test

I discover why people continue to buy the Holden Commodore.

Hyundai ix35 – first impressions
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Hyundai ix35 – first impressions

It’s a small SUV with a lot of get-up and GO :)

Holden Berlina Sportwagon – first impressions
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Holden Berlina Sportwagon – first impressions

Maybe it’s no surprise that the Holden Commodore is still sells so well.

BMW X1 – a first look
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BMW X1 – a first look

BMW would like you to believe that they’ve created a whole new market segment with the X1.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Arrives in Australia
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Arrives in Australia

It’s a soft-top that will even keep you warm in winter

Chevrolet New Sail – a Chinese Chevrolet
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Chevrolet New Sail – a Chinese Chevrolet

GM takes the game up to the Chinese car makers

Holden Cruze – a first look
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Holden Cruze – a first look

It’s the small car that’s selling like hot cakes for Holden.

Toyota Hybrid Camry – our full road test
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Toyota Hybrid Camry – our full road test

Our full road test of the Toyota Hybrid Camry – I liked it and she liked it too.

The Nissan Leaf – a first glance
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The Nissan Leaf – a first glance

Nissan is starting to prepare for the release of the Nissan Leaf in the US and Europe later this year.

New Nissan Micra
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New Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is Nissan’s global city car built in four locations and exported to 160 countries around the world.

Hybrid Camry Road Test – Her Thoughts After Driving it For a Week
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Hybrid Camry Road Test – Her Thoughts After Driving it For a Week

Toni tells us what she thinks of the new Toyota Hybrid Camry

We Road Test the Toyota Hybrid Camry – first impressions
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We Road Test the Toyota Hybrid Camry – first impressions

High tech but definitely not bland.

The Australian Toyota Hybrid Camry – a first look
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The Australian Toyota Hybrid Camry – a first look

It’s only been available for around two weeks but sales of the Hybrid Camry look good.

Hyundai ix35 – interesting times ahead for the compact SUV market
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Hyundai ix35 – interesting times ahead for the compact SUV market

This will really hot up the competition in the compact SUV segment

VW Golf Wagon
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VW Golf Wagon

The new VW Golf wagon gives great fuel economy and some impressive load space too.

Toyota Prado SX 3-Door – Full Review
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Toyota Prado SX 3-Door – Full Review

Our full review of the three-door Toyota Landcruiser Prado SX

The New Kia Sportage
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The New Kia Sportage

First images of the new Kia Sportage

Toyota Prado 3-Door – a Female View Pt2
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Toyota Prado 3-Door – a Female View Pt2

After a week of driving the Toyota Prado I might have changed my mind … just a little.

Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid
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Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid

Sadly it’s unlikely that we’ll ever see this car in production.

Toyota Prado 3-Door – a Female’s View
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Toyota Prado 3-Door – a Female’s View

After two days in a 3-door Toyota Prado SX I’ve already decided that it’s not for me.

The MINI Countryman
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The MINI Countryman

In the old days there was just one Mini … these days the variants just keep on coming and the MINI Countryman is the latest.

The Renault Clio RS 197
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The Renault Clio RS 197

Lots of car makers describe their three-door hatches as a “hot hatch” but here’s one that really is.

Audi A5 Sportback
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Audi A5 Sportback

It’s set to become the best seller in the Audi A5 range

The Toyota FT-CH Hybrid Concept Car
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The Toyota FT-CH Hybrid Concept Car

Toyota explores a different form of hybrid technology

The New Ford Focus
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The New Ford Focus

Ford calls it the Next Generation Focus and it’s going to form the basis of Ford’s C-cars for some years to come.

Peugeot Plans for the Future
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Peugeot Plans for the Future

Peugeot certainly has a vision for the future and some new vehicles for Australia

The Chevrolet Aveo RS
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The Chevrolet Aveo RS

There’s no doubt that General Motors is looking to Europe for inspiration for cars that will appeal to younger drivers

What’s the Best First Car?
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What’s the Best First Car?

Thinking about buying a new car for someone going to university? Here are some tips to think about.

Renault Leguna Estate
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Renault Leguna Estate

The Renault Laguna Estate … it’s not your average station wagon.

Skoda Octavia station wagon
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Skoda Octavia station wagon

Station wagons may be a dying breed in Australia but the Skoda Octavia station wagon will certainly appeal to those who don’t want an SUV

Aston Martin Rapide
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Aston Martin Rapide

It’s an exclusive motor vehicle that should be treated with respect

Why Your Next Car Won’t be an Electric Vehicle
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Why Your Next Car Won’t be an Electric Vehicle

Will we really all be driving electric cars in the next 10 years? I doubt it.

Hybrid Camry – a First Look
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Hybrid Camry – a First Look

There’s no doubt that the Camry has come a long way since it first went into production in Australia in 1987 and now we have the Hybrid Camry

Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG
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Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG

They call it the Sledgehammer and it’s certainly got some power to put down on the road.

BMW Concept ActiveE
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BMW Concept ActiveE

The first look at the new BMW Concept ActiveE – the electric concept car built on a BMW 1 Series Coupe

Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet
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Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet

The new Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet will keep you warm in winter even with the top down.

Another Mini Concept – the Beachcomber
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Another Mini Concept – the Beachcomber

BMW claims that it’s got some Moke in it’s ancestory … if only Mokes were this comfortable.

Burrum Heads – the Civilized Getaway
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Burrum Heads – the Civilized Getaway

Burrum Heads it’s the perfect place to get away from the rat race and enjoy the water, the views and the fishing

The Renault Koleos
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The Renault Koleos

Despite being related to the Nissan X-Trail the Renault Koleos bares little resemblance to its Japanese cousin.

The Nissan Leaf
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The Nissan Leaf

There are some serious boxes that need to be ticked when you’re developing an electric car and the Nissan Leaf seems to tick most of them.

The VW Amarok
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The VW Amarok

More details on the VW Amarok – Volkswagen’s attempt to establish itself in the lucrative mid-range ute market.