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  • Hard to believe, but Jaguar’s new F-Type looks even better

    EVER SINCE WE FIRST drove Jaguar’s beautiful (if slightly impractical) F-Type, we’ve loved almost everything about it. It looks great, goes hard, and is relatively affordable. But time passes, so Jaguar has decided it’s time for an update. The F-Type gets a muscular, assertive design and a cabin defined by rich, luxurious materials and beautiful […]

  • Haval H2 improves the value-for-money equation

    FOR A NEWCOMER, Haval is quickly gaining traction in the Australian market, appealing to value-for-money buyers (and is there any other kind?) And as the company rightly says, it’s always nice to get more for the same price. SUV specialist Haval (it rhymes with “gravel”) has upgraded its popular H2 small SUV by adding Apple […]

  • Tesla Cybertruck launches with a bang. And red faces

    IT’S ALMOST CERTAINLY wasn’t the image Elon Musk was hoping to present when he launched Tesla’s latest all-electric model, the Cybertruck. Before we explain, let’s look at this much anticipated dual-cab pick-up. Firstly, it won’t actually be available until late 2021 and odds are that Australia won’t see it until 2022. The Cybertruck is designed […]

  • Toyota C-HR gets update and hybrid alternative

    IN LINE WITH ITS STATED AIM of offering hybrid variants of almost all its models, Toyota has expanded the appeal of its C-HR SUV by introducing hybrid-electric technology, refining its eye-catching design and installing a new-generation multimedia system with smartphone mirroring. C-HR is the eighth Toyota model in Australia to offer a hybrid-electric powertrain, joining […]

  • New Toyota Corolla sedan offers hybrid choice for $1500 more

    TOYOTA APPEARS TO BE back on top of its game with the new Corolla in both sedan and hatchback format. Toyota’s stylish all-new Corolla sedan offers a vast improvement in driving dynamics, performance, safety, refinement and features including the introduction of a new hybrid powertrain option for the first time in Australia. The new Corolla […]

  • Hyundai adds 3.5-litre V6 to Santa Fe range

    MOST BUYERS HAVE BEEN more than happy with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as illustrated by healthy sales since it was launched. However, if there was anything to complain about, it was the lack of more grunt. That’s now been addressed by the addition of a gutsy 3.5-litre V6 that means the Santa Fe now has […]

  • Ford Everest gets an adventure pack

    IT’S GETTING HARD to keep up with the limited-edition models and specialised accessories packs being offered to buyers, and Ford has been busier than most. The Ford Everest BaseCamp accessories pack is now available through Ford dealerships for the Ford Everest Trend 4WD. The Ford Everest BaseCamp accessories pack offers customers a ready-to-go adventure package, […]

  • All-new Honda Accord an attractive proposition

    HONDA’S MID-SIZE SEDAN, the Accord, has undergone a complete makeover and arrives in Honda showrooms in December. However, it won’t be an easy road; buyers have been deserting traditional three-box sedans in favour of SUVs and even a stylish entrant like the new Accord will have to fight for sales. The new Honda Accord is […]

  • Mazda releases specs and pricing for CX-30

    MAZDA’S CX-30 sits between the CX-3 and CX-5 and its release is scheduled for next year. The second of Mazda’s new generation vehicles, all-new Mazda CX-30 pairs practical dimensions with high-tech features. Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi, said the arrival of the new SUV will meet growing demand for high-riding vehicles in one of […]

  • Mercedes-Benz all-new GLS arrives

    MERCEDES-BENZ IS EXPECTING more good sales for the largest and most luxurious SUV in its range. More spacious and well-appointed than ever, the GLS features expanded dimensions, new technology and added comfort and safety features. The family-friendly seven-seater also looks the part, with exterior styling updates inspired by the popular and distinctive GLC and GLE […]