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  • Audi SQ5 diesel returns priced from $104,900

    IT MUST BE THE MONTH of the return of the diesel. Following VW’s announcement that the Tiguan Allspace range will see the return of a diesel variant, Audi has also announced the return of the SQ5 TDI. Equipped with sophisticated engineering that delivers impressive performance and intelligent efficiency, the SQ5 TDI special edition will complete […]

  • Audi’s Q2 reprofiled, more driver assist, more fun

    WE’RE SURE IT’S A FUNCTION of age, but cars that seem to have been launched only recently are already coming around for refreshes and updates. We had to check, but the Audi Q2 hit the roads four years ago and it proved a huge success. Now the compact SUV is showcasing its progressive character even […]

  • Hyundai teases first Tucson images

    HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY TODAY REVEALED the first images of its all-new Tucson. New design highlights include the latest evolution of Hyundai’s signature headlamp architecture called ‘Parametric Hidden Lights’ and a dual cockpit layout that offers personalised space intuitively optimised for a high-tech user experience. The images hint at innovative features befitting Tucson’s signature boldness and […]

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class launches

    THE S-CLASS MERCEDES-BENZ demands a big outlay, but for those who can afford the entry price, it delivers a top-end experience. The new S-Class continues the tradition. The second generation of MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) débuts in the new S-Class. Another milestone is the interface between the driver, passengers and vehicle: there are up to […]

  • Reader enquiry: Can I access speed camera data?

    “I am a 63 YO pensioner living in Toowoomba, Qld and have recently received a notice to pay A$177 for apparently driving at 67 km/h in a 60 km/h zone through a red light camera. I am to pay before 24/09/2020. I maintain I was only travelling at an indicated 60 km/hr but I look in both directions at any intersection […]

  • Reader enquiry: How good is the new Skoda Kamiq?

    “I love and trust your reviews. What is your opinion of the new Skoda Kamiq?” WS, Adelaide  Thanks for the vote of confidence, WS. Yes, we’re quite keen to try out the new Skoda Kamiq and VW/Skoda have promised to get us into one in late October or early November. Here’s what we can tell […]

  • Hyundai Kona updated, gets N Line variant

    IT ONLY SEEMS like yesterday Hyundai launched the Kona small SUV, but it has just come in for a refresh. Also announced, there will now be a Kona N Line variant added to the range. Hyundai Kona’s new design retains the model’s winning personality. The small SUV’s exterior design is upgraded with various enhancements to […]

  • Mazda releases more details of BT-50 Dual Cab range

    MAZDA AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED the all-new Mazda BT-50 will launch with an extensive Dual Cab range when it goes on-sale from October 2020. A choice of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, smooth six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions and Dual Cab Chassis or Dual Cab Pickups will be offered across three trim levels: well-equipped XT, stylish […]

  • VW expands Tiguan range with return of diesel Allspace

    OVER RECENT MONTHS, Volkswagen has been plugging gaps in its range, and the latest is the return of the 140TDI diesel-engined Tiguan Allspace, previously unavailable due to WLTP-related production restrictions (the WLTP procedure is a global, harmonized standard for determining the levels of pollutants, CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption of traditional and hybrid cars, as […]

  • Suzuki Swift Series II launches from $18,990 (driveaway)

    SUZUKI JUST KEEPS ON racking up sales, without making a song and dance about it. The Jimny has a waiting list (12 months, the last we heard), the Ignis happily overcomes its Quasimodo looks and sells strongly, the Baleno, S-Cross and Vitara are all popular, but the star of the range is undoubtedly the smart […]