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  • What do you do when a child is locked in a car?

    WE READ ABOUT IT almost every week, and most of us wonder how it can happen. Until it happens to us. Discovering a child has locked themselves inside a car with the keys can be terrifying. Last year, thousands of children were released from locked cars by the various state motoring associations, and even more […]

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee goes electric

    IT SEEMS JUST ABOUT EVERYONE is going electric. Now, Jeep has announced the first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe, which will be arriving in Australian dealerships from August, joining the recently released all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 and 7-seat variants. As Jeep pushes toward its future of “Zero Emission Freedom,” […]

  • Kia’s new Picanto here later in the year

    ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE baby cars is the cute-as-a-button Kia Picanto. Now it’s been enhanced with a new design, and advanced technologies. The new Picanto comes with the choice between the base model and the GT Line. The sporty GT Line embodies Kia’s brand aspirations and combines a stylish exterior with advanced technology, suiting it […]

  • Mahindra XUV 700 2023 launch review

    Mahindra launches another bargain-priced SUV as it makes a determined attack on the Australian market. Does it make a sensible purchase decision? Here’s our launch review, with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Mahindra has just launched its second SUV in as many months and […]

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available with three rows of seats, but it’s big, thirsty and expensive, especially in top spec trim.  2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee […]

  • Lexus GX makes a bold statement

    THE NEW LEXUS GX IS quite a departure from recent Lexus offerings. The premium off-road SUV sparks the spirit of outdoor adventure. The all-new seven-seat GX is positioned between the RX and LX in the Lexus SUV line-up and offers a broad mix of performance and occupant carrying flexibility. GX Chief Engineer Koji Tsukasaki said […]

  • Discovery Sport updated, priced from $85,250

    DISCOVERY SPORT IS VERSATILE by design and ready for family adventures, with up to seven seats. A dramatically refined new interior exudes modern luxury, within which clients can benefit from the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system on an elegant single curved glass touchscreen, as well as all the practical stowage, seat configurations and wellness technologies […]

  • MG releases the MG5 sports sedan from $24,990

    IT WOULD APPEAR MG IS intent on dominating the Australian market, and with good value cars at seemingly bargain prices, they may well achieve it. Latest is the MG5, described as “a stylish new sports sedan”. Sculpted with flowing lines and class leading performance backed by a seven-year warranty. With a low stance, the MG5’s […]

  • Mazda CX-3 upgraded

    MAZDA’S BEST-SELLING LIGHT SUV is about to broaden its appeal with a comprehensive update that introduces new safety features, equipment enhancements and technology to the entire CX-3 model range. For 2023, the line-up will comprise the entry-level Sport, Pure, Evolve, Touring SP and range-leading Akari grades. Pricing ranges from $26,800 for the Sport to $38,620 […]

  • Mazda accessorises the CX-60 hybrid

    A HOST OF NEWLY DEVELOPED accessories are now available to order for the Hybrid Mazda CX-60, offering more versatility, added capability and greater personalisation (and, we suspect, considerably more profit for Mazda and its dealers). A total of 28 individual accessories can be selected, all further elevating the look and feel of the Hybrid Mazda […]