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  • Honda’s FL5 Civic Type R now in Racing Blue

    THE LOOK-AT-ME BRIGADE WILL welcome Honda’s new Civic Type R colour. Racing Blue is sure to attract plenty of attention.   The sought-after FL5 Type R is a product of Honda’s racing heritage and expertise, blending leading ride and handling with the stunning performance of its VTEC Turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine tuned to produce 235kW […]

  • Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe prices change

    Introducing 2026 TUCSON and SANTA FE, which usher in revised pricing and an updated specification headlined by the addition of Hyundai Digital Key 2.  Along with Digital Key 2, which brings the convenience of entry and starting using a smartphone, 2026 TUCSON presents an updated colour palette and 17-inch alloys for the range-opener, with unique […]

  • Jim Clark Pilgrimage

    Drive Berwickshire backroads, Scotland, 100km Car Ford Lotus Cortina Mk 1 Story Barry Green Images Dawn Green There’s a video that reminds me vividly of my limitations as a driver. It’s a freebie that came with a copy of Classic & Sports Car magazine some years ago; a montage of memorable, motorsport moments. Among the […]

  • Mazda CX-60 prices come down below $50,000

    IN A MOVE THAT WILL BE welcomed by many, Mazda has improved the affordability of the CX-60 mid-size SUV range with the introduction of the 2.5L Skyactiv-G powertrain, starting from just $44,240 (plus on road costs).  The tried-and-tested G25 petrol unit joins the CX-60 range as an available engine choice on generously equipped Pure, Evolve […]

  • KGM adds important features to Rexton range

    THE REXTON RANGE HAS BEEN updated and now comes with electric power steering, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) as standard across the range. Other upgrades to the range include LED headlights with a new DRL design and sequential indicators. The line-up continues with one change to the Adventure nomenclature; this now […]

  • Audi confirms pricing and specs for Q5 and SQ5 mid-size SUV

    AUDI’S ALL-NEW THIRD-GENERATION Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUV pricing and specifications have been released. Built upon Audi’s advanced Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), the latest generation of Audi’s globally successful mid-sized SUV represents a significant step forward in technology, driving dynamics, luxury, and electrified efficiency. Pricing for the brand-new Audi Q5 range starts from $81,000 (plus […]

  • KGM updates Musso for 2026

    IT CAME AS A SURPRISE TO many (especially people who haven’t been keeping up to date) when the KGM Musso won Drive’s Car of The Year Best Dual-Cab under $50K against some heavy-hitting competitors. Now, KGM has announced further updates for the 2026 Musso range. The practicalities of space and capability without missing out on […]

  • GWM Cannon Ultra large 4×4 ute 2025 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2025 GWM Cannon Ultra large 4×4 ute with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The price of the GWM Cannon Ultra ute must be giving the boffins at Toyota, Ford, Mazda and Isuzu nightmares. The Cannon does everything that most people […]

  • The Italian Job, Roof Down

    Drive: Piedicolle to Montefalco/Doglio/Todi, Umbria, Italy, 72km  Cars: 1994/2004/2017 Mazda MX-5s Story: Barry Green Photos: Dawn Green  Just how do you describe someone who owns nearly 50 Mazda MX-5s?! Such is my predicament in introducing Andrea Mancini. From the time of first setting eyes on one in 1990, the genial Italian businessman fell in love […]