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FINALLY, WE’RE SEEING some significant safety initiatives for commercial vehicles, and not before time. These improvements are worthwhile on at least two levels: these vehicles are often not bought as commercial vehicles but by private buyers for daily use as family transport; and secondly, tradies who use these vehicles spend a lot of their day […]
WITH NEWLY-DESIGNED exterior elements, additional interior touchpoints and more choice of paints, upholsteries and trims, plus upgraded technology, the popular BMW X1 (which BMW calls a “sports activity vehicle) is sure to continue selling strongly. “Since its debut in 2009, the BMW X1 has been one of our highest selling X models and continues to […]
THE MARCH TOWARDS offering all models with a range of engines including electric and hybrid, shows no sign of abating any time soon, although not all of them are destined for Australian showrooms. Hyundai Motor has launched the Sonata Hybrid equipped with world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) technology and solar roof system, although at […]
FOR YEARS, THE DEFINITION of “conservative” was Toyota. Often derided as being the automotive equivalent of whitegoods, the company always seemed a step or two behind the times, at least in terms of styling. But things have definitely been changing of late, with stylish new offerings including the polarising CH-V, the svelte new Camry and […]
IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME coming, but General Motors Holden confirmed today that the next generation mid-engine Corvette will be built in right-hand-drive (RHD) and will be for sale in Australia. “Finally!” cry the GM faithful. “Like anyone with a hint of petrol in their veins, we were glued to our screens watching the reveal […]
IT MUST BE TOUGH to keep models fresh, but car companies are still finding ways of doing it. Ford has announced new options and eye-catching (some would say “eye-popping”) colours for 2020, building on ehancements made to Mustang in 2018, which included a new 12.4-inch customisable digital instrument display, a forged 19-inch alloy wheel option […]
Ian Crawford tests the 2019 Citroen C5 Aircross with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: A handsome new mid-size SUV with a big job to do in the most competitive and rapidly growing segment in the market. 2019 Citroen C5 Aircross Pricing: $39,990 (Feel), $43,990 […]
THERE ARE INTERESTING things happening in the classic car market, if Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic auction is anything to go by. There were some excellent results achieved, but by the same token, a lot of cars sold below, at or at the low end of their pre-sale estimates. Some of the highlights included $153,000 paid […]
IT CAN’T HAVE BEEN easy, but Škoda Australia has worked closely with the factory to change market ratings for Australian conditions and as a result can confirm that the Kodiaq RS, the Nürburgring record-setting high performance SUV will be available for order by the end of 2019. The arrival of Škoda’s most exciting performance model […]
IT MAY BE A little unkind to suggest that nobody buys a people mover (MPV) for its style, but MPVs have always been bought more for their convenience and practicality than their sex appeal. That may well change when Toyota’s all-new Granvia arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter this year. The Grnvia will offer […]
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