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  • Holden defends its position with dealers

    IT WAS NEVER GOING to be pretty, but the stoush between GM Holden and its dealers, many of whom stand to lose a substantial amount of their investment, is going to get very ugly before it’s resolved. The dealers have retained a legal firm, HWL Ebsworth, to negotiate compensation from Holden. Not surprisingly, GM Holden […]

  • Lexus confirms updated LC Coupe for Australia

    STILL FLYING UNDER THE radar for most buyers, the Lexus LC Coupe is about to take another crack at wider acceptance with the release of an updated version in June, followed by a convertible version later in the year.The Coupe debuts powertrain and suspension upgrades for even more performance, as well as new levels of […]

  • Mahindra upgrades its PikUp

    THE UTE THAT started offering bargain-basement pricing before the Chinese even thought of it has now come in for a (gentle) upgrade. Dependable, tough and value for money has always been the Mahindra mantra and the PikUp offers more of the same with a raft of refinements, including new signature front grille that enhances its […]

  • A dog in the car makes drivers more careful

    A RECENT STUDY IN THE UK has shown travelling with a dog in the car makes drivers more likely to drive with greater care. It even reduces stress behind the wheel. The study revealed that our four-legged friends help their owners to drive more safely, with over half (54 percent) of dog-owning motorists admitting that […]

  • Should I brim my fuel tank?

    WITH FUEL PRICES AT historic lows, there’s a real temptation to fill your fuel tank as far as you can. And we all know we can squeeze in just a little more after the auto shut-off on the bowser activates. Many of us decide to put in just a little more to round the price […]

  • Yet another MINI Countryman special edition

    MINI BUYERS MUST BE almost overwhelmed by the number of different variants, models and special editions they can choose from. And now there’s another one, the new Countryman Stafford Edition. This latest special edition is inspired by MINI’s motorsport heritage and features John Cooper Works aesthetic details both inside and out. Its value is bolstered […]

  • Hyundai i30 sedan gets N-Line treatment

    ADDING N BRAND-SPECIFIC elements to the all-new i30 should make it even more appealing to value-conscious buyers. Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the first images of its all-new i30 Sedan N-Line. The upcoming i30 Sedan N-Line adds more features, chassis upgrades and a turbocharged engine to the recently revealed i30 Sedan.  Hyundai’s high-performance N brand […]

  • Everything you need to know about E10 fuel

    EVER SINCE E10 fuel was introduced, there have been rumours about how it can be detrimental to a car’s engine. The “E” in E10 stands for ethanol (and the number that follows indicates the maximum percentage of ethanol). Ethanol is an octane booster, so E10 usually has a slightly higher octane rating than of 91 […]

  • Toyota confirms Yaris Cross small SUV for Australia

    THE CROWDED SMALL SUV market is about to get another entrant when Toyota’s new Yaris Cross arrives in local showrooms. Australia’s love affair with high-riding SUVs show no sign of abating and Toyota is keen to capitalise. The Yaris Cross, based on the next-generation Yaris, was unveiled today in a global digital media conference, and […]

  • Fiat 500 special edition for the good life

    JOINING THE VERITABLE flood of limited edition models being rushed to market to lure buyers into showrooms (even if they are “virtual” showrooms) is another from Fiat. “The Fiat 500C Dolcevita Special Edition brings a new level of sophistication to the distinctive Italian icon. Retaining the fun and charming personality of the Fiat 500, the […]