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  • Volvo launches its smallest electric SUV, the EX30

    VOLVO HAS LAUNCHED THE new EX30, its smallest ever electric SUV which boasts the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo produced to date. EX30 combines the best elements of Volvo’s distinctive Scandinavian ‘living room’ design with industry leading safety features, and the latest Apple CarPlay and voice-activated Google functionalities as standard. In keeping with Volvo’s […]

  • GWM takes on Jeep with the Tank 300

    IT WOULD HAVE BEEN UNIMAGINABLE 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago, but Chinese manufacturers are producing credible alternatives to the traditional rugged off-roaders. Latest to arrive is the GWM Tank 300. Joining its hybrid sibling, the new Tank 300 petrol comes to the Australian market with a highly compelling offering of rugged design, […]

  • VW honours Golf R32 with special edition Golf R 20 Years

    IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE, but the pulse-quickening Volkswagen Golf R32, the quickest VW produced until then, was launched 20 years ago. To mark the anniversary, Volkswagen’s special edition Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years arrives to again reset the benchmark as the most powerful, fastest Golf ever. The Golf R 20 Years will be on-sale on […]

  • Kia Stonic S 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Kia Stonic S with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Kia Stonic S undercuts its most obvious competitors, and like all Kias, offers great value for money, an acceptable trim level and that all-important seven-year warranty.  2023 Kia Stonic […]

  • Mercedes-AMG SL returns to its roots

    FOR ALMOST 70 YEARS, THE SL badge has thrilled sports car enthusiasts with bold design and big performance, which has included success on some of the world’s most iconic racetracks. Now, the model that set the template for generations of sports cars is back – this time as a 2+2 soft-top roadster complete with a […]

  • Haval Jolion S 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Haval Jolion S with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Haval Jolion S looks to have the features and style to tempt a lot of cost-conscious buyers. 2023 Haval Jolion S  Pricing:  $36,990 (driveaway) Options: metallic paint $495 Warranty: […]

  • Mazda refreshes Mazda3, releases pricing details

    MAZDA’S ICONIC HATCHBACK AND sedan – the Mazda3 – has been refreshed for 2023, with a raft of updates pushing the nameplate to the forefront of the small car segment. In line with consumer trends and customer demand, the Mazda3 powertrain line-up has been streamlined to comprise of the Skyactiv G 2.0 and 2.5-litre engines, […]

  • Volkswagen adds CityLife to T-Roc range

    VOLKSWAGEN IS TAKING SUV VALUE to new heights with the urban-focused, stylish and sporty T-Roc CityLife special edition priced from $35,990 (plus on road costs), available to order now and arriving from September in significant numbers. The most important feature of the T-Roc CityLife is its rich feature set, with a comprehensive and class-leading number […]

  • MGs being shipped in in their thousands

    IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON OF Friday 12th of May, the SAIC owned car carrier Viking Emerald came straight from Shanghai with no stops and docked at Port Kembla, south of Sydney, with a very special cargo on board for Aussies waiting to jump into their new MG. Packed with over 3100 new MG Motor hatchback […]

  • Ford Everest Wildtrak joins the line-up

    MANY OF US ARE starting to think of Ford as the “Mustang, Ranger, Everest Company” as they continue to focus on these big-selling models, apparently to the exclusion of some other commendable models in their range. It continues with Ford Australia confirming that the newest addition to its award-winning Everest SUV family is the new Wildtrak […]