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  • Chris Riley tests the 2026 Deepal E07 Multitruck with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: The Deepal Multitruck seems to have taken over the mantel of “weird” that once was the domain of Citroën. There will always be buyers who want something left of centre, and the E07 should fit the bill. 2026 Deepal E07 Multitruck Pricing:  $64,900 (rear-wheel drive, plus on road costs), $73,900 (all-wheel drive, plus on […]

  • Special edition Leapmotor on sale early April

    ELEVATING THE CURRENT LINEUP of the Leapmotor C10 is the April arrival of the Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition, a high‑performance BEV. Engineered for drivers who demand exceptional performance and instant electric response, the Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition delivers a remarkable leap in capability. Power output surges from the standard model’s 160kW/320Nm […]

  • Day of Thunder

    Circuit: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 2.4km Car: Dodge Charger (NASCAR Xfinity Series) Words: Barry Green Photos: Dawn Green NEVADA, USA, 2015: In terms of asphalt speedways, they say Daytona and Talladega are for the purist; Las Vegas and Florida’s Walt Disney World, the tourist. I’m minus the Hawaiian shirt, but with trusty Canon SLR around […]

  • BMW premieres fully electric 3 Series, the i3

    IN WHAT THEY SAY IS A major development in their planning, BMW has given its fully electric BMW 3 Series, the BMW i3, its world premiere today in Munich.  This new offering – the second model of the Neue Klasse following the BMW iX3 – enhances the familiar character of the legendary BMW 3 Series […]

  • Škoda expands EV range with Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS

    ŠKODA HAS INTRODUCED ITS most powerful production electric vehicles to date, the Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS. Delivering dual‑motor all‑wheel drive, long‑range efficiency and rapid charging, both RS variants pair standout performance with Škoda’s renowned practicality, premium design and high‑value equipment levels. The Enyaq RS line‑up will be offered in two highly specified body […]

  • Fifth gen Nissan Navara now on sale

    THE NISSAN NAVARA HAS BEEN a favourite with Australian buyers for four decades, and now the fifth generation model has arrived. The new Nissan Navara delivers go-anywhere capability supported by locally tuned suspension developed, refined and tested by Nissan’s Melbourne-based engineering partner, Premcar. Every new Navara sold locally benefits from extensive Australian ride and handling […]

  • Honda releases e:HEV hybrid SUV

    THE MOVE TO EVS SHOWS NO signs of slowing with Honda announcing the release of its e:HEV hybrid that will expand across the CR-V range, providing greater accessibility to its masterfully smooth performance and polished driving dynamics, starting from $49,990 (plus on road costs). The changes, which headline the 2026 refresh are complemented by the […]

  • E-scooter incidences cause increasing concern

    IT WAS INEVITABLE THAT THE increasing use of e-scooters and the lack of control, supervision or any means of identifying either rider or scooter would lead to serious problems. Latest data indicates the use of e-scooters has surged, with 3.6 million Australians using them in a single year alone. While the devices have quickly become a […]

  • Porsche adds Cayenne Electric and Electric Turbo to range

    COMPLEMENTING THE EXISTING line-up, the new Cayenne S Electric is positioned between the Cayenne Electric and the top-of-the-range Cayenne Electric Turbo model. An additional 165kW of power, sharpened exterior design, and even more extensive equipment options differentiate the S from the entry-level model. The Cayenne S Electric accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds […]