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  • VW launches Amarok V6 Alpine and Alpine Plus off-road packs

    WITH THE INCREASING USE of utes as recreational vehicles, it makes sense that Volkswagen would collaborate with premium partner Seikel to create off-road packages, further lifting the rough terrain performance of the brand’s class-leading utes. The 100-unit Alpine and Alpine Plus off-road packages will be available on the Amarok V6 Core Auto, V6 Sportline, Highline […]

  • Renault adds R.S Line to Arkana premium SUV

    THE NEW RENAULT ARKANA R.S. LINE variant has joined the range, boasting unique sports styling both inside and out adding a dynamic edge to the Arkana nameplate. “Strategic additions like the Arkana R.S Line are a clear nod to our sporting heritage and allow us to continue to grow the brand ahead of other new […]

  • Polestar unveils new concept EV sports car

    POLESTAR IS SET ON becoming a major player in the burgeoning electric vehicle market. As a statement of intent and future direction, its new concept car redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits […]

  • Nissan creates an EV loungeroom on wheels

    ONE THING WE’VE BEEN SAYING is that once car makers start designing and building EVs from a clean sheet of paper (and we wonder why it is taking so long), they will be more efficient, more flexible and probably look quite different. Nissan has taken an in-depth look at its latest electric vehicle architecture, the […]

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2022 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a worthy competitor for the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63. That four-leaf clover on its flanks hints at a proud motor racing heritage. […]

  • Jeep re-introduces Night Eagle in Compass range

    JEEP ARE BETTER THAN MOST at sliding new variants and limited edition models into their product line-up, but the Night Eagle model has proven very popular. Consequently, the Launch Edition Jeep Compass has been replaced by the Jeep Compass Night Eagle as the entry level model. Jeep Compass Night Eagle adds comfort, safety and technology […]

  • Renault Koleos goes into the black

    THE RENAULT KOLEOS HAS BEEN a bit of a surprise package, selling strongly to Aussies looking for something out of the mainstream. That’s about to become even more obvious when the new Koleos Black Edition joins the Koleos range for MY22, sitting between the Zen and Intens 4×2. “The Koleos Black Edition marks a design […]

  • New Renault SUV sharper than a new dollar

    MANY OF OUR READERS are old enough to recall when there was some discussion about what to name Australia’s new currency when we switched to metric. One of the front contenders was the Austral (until people realised it became “a nostril” when combined with the indefinite article). Renault seems unconcerned, because Austral is what it’s […]

  • Mazda premieres CX-60 crossover

    IN LINE WITH ITS PLANS to introduce four new SUV models, Mazda has released its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. It will arrive in Australian showrooms later in 2022. The Mazda CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models promising greatly enhanced driving pleasure, environmental and safety performance. Mazda plans to introduce four […]

  • Sticking to the speed limit can save you money

    WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF IT at some stage or another. Sometimes we intentionally exceed the posted speed limit (especially when it seems stupidly low) and other times we look down at the speedo and realise we’re travelling above the limit, without even intending to. A road safety organisation in the UK has sounded a timely […]