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  • Ford’s Ranger aims to be “functional, convenient, durable”

    AS UTES BECOME THE default choice for many Australians as their everyday transport, there is an increasing need for what was once exclusively a word vehicle to fulfil more and more functions. Ford recognises that utes are being called on to do duty for work, play and family, and so looks to make the big-selling […]

  • Kia Sportage GT-Line 2022 review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Once upon a time people bought a Kia because the price was so good. Now they buy them because the cars are so good.  2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line  Pricing:  $51,990 […]

  • Subaru BRZ is back, better than ever

    MORE POWER, GREATER HANDLING precision, a stand-out design: those are the hallmarks of Subaru’s highly anticipated new BRZ, the latest generation of the rear-wheel drive sports coupe. The car that inspired a generation of loyal followers has been reimagined, re- engineered and redesigned inside and out to be faster, sexier and more fun than ever. […]

  • Research identifies most dangerous songs to drive to

    AS IF THERE AREN’T enough distractions for drivers, new research by PassMeFast has added music to the list. Yes, you read that right! In-depth analysis of Spotify’s 20 most popular car playlists has identified the 50 most dangerous songs to listen to while driving. As we’ve said often, distraction is a known cause of road […]

  • Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed 2022 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Like the looks, less thrilled about the performance and the way it drives.  2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed  Pricing:  $47,990 (plus on road costs). Warranty: Ten-years, 200,000km (if serviced at an […]

  • Nissan makes it easy to take your dog along for the ride

    DOGS HAVE BECOME almost surrogate children for many, so taking your furry friend along for the ride has become a way of life. Now Nissan has made taking your fur-kid with you in the car easier and safer than ever, with the launch of the new Nissan Dog Pack available in the Qashqai, X-Trail and […]

  • Polestar challenges perceptions on the Nullarbor

    POLESTAR, THE PREMIUM SWEDISH electric vehicle brand, is channelling the spirit of past Aussie pioneers by trialling a world-first fast-charging system for electric vehicles on the Australian Nullarbor. Covering more than 700 kilometres between the West Australian towns of Caiguna and Southern Cross, the all-electric Polestar 2 powered up at the fully off-grid, and self-contained […]

  • Kia reveals next-gen Niro

    THE ALL-NEW NIRO, A NEXT-GENERATION state-of-the-art model, further demonstrates Kia’s rapid progress in becoming a global sustainable mobility solutions provider. An integral part of Kia’s growing eco-friendly model line-up, the next-generation Niro has been designed from the ground up to meet the complex and varied needs of today’s sustainability-conscious consumers. Based on the third-generation platform, […]

  • Hagerty Price Guide reveals big collector car value jump

    THE HAGERTY PRICE GUIDE IS UPDATED every three months using data taken from Hagerty’s own insured values, tracked auction sales, and the collective knowledge of selected dealers, clubs, and industry specialists so that Hagerty’s values of cherished cars are indicative of what is really going on in the market. Within the Hagerty Price Guide, four […]

  • Global study reveals buyers don’t understand EV benefits

    DESPITE THE INCREASING prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs) a global study has shown that the benefits are still widely misunderstood. Teads, The Global Media Platform, today released the results of its comprehensive automotive research in partnership with Kantar. The global study unveiled that only a few brands are already strongly associated with electric vehicles and […]