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  • Suzuki Swift Sport Turbo small hatch 2025 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2025 Suzuki Swift Sport Turbo small hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: We’re sorry to hear that the Suzuki Swift Sport Turbo is probably not long for this world. It’s one of the most affordable warm hatches and provides […]

  • More fallout from Trump tariffs

    AS PREDICTED, CAR COMPANIES aren’t taking Trump’s tariffs lying down. In a quick reaction, tens of thousands of foreign-made cars are being held in US ports to head off the newly imposed tariffs. Audi (owned by the Volkswagen Group) is keeping new cars off the market, and has been doing so since April 2. Dealers […]

  • Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6 in Korea

    HYUNDAI UNVEILED ITS NEWLY DESIGNED Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 6 N Line today at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 in Korea, setting a new standard for electrified streamliners. Building on the design spirit of the original, multi-award-winning Ioniq 6 launched in 2022, the facelifted model features more refined curves and enhanced proportions for a sleek […]

  • Alfa Romeo Junior gets closer

    THE ALL-NEW ALFA ROMEO JUNIOR (which you may recall launched as the Milano until Stellantis realised they were in breach of EU rules) is making its way to Australia, as the latest extension of the Alfa Romeo lineup, introducing a new charge of sportiness for Alfa Romeo. Landing in Australia in the third quarter of […]

  • We get to see what the Insteroid looks like

    AFTER SEEING THE TEASER SHOTS, now we get to see something we can make sense of as Hyundai unveils its visionary design concept car, INSTEROID, in Seoul, Korea. INSTEROID embodies Hyundai Motor’s bold approach, merging gaming influences with extensive customisation to captivate a new generation of drivers. Based on the successful Hyundai INSTER electric sub-compact […]

  • Lucking in with the Irish

    Drive Molls Gap, Slea Head Loop, 90km Car 1973 Triumph TR6  COUNTY LIMERICK, IRELAND:  The charming locality of Adare is rated with justification as one of – if not the – prettiest villages in all of Ireland. If you’re looking for a base from which to tour and experience some of the Emerald Isle’s best […]

  • JLR pauses shipments to US in response to Trump tariffs

    IN WHAT COULD BE THE FIRST of many companies deciding to cut the US from their export plans, Jaguar Land Rover has paused shipments to the US in response to Trump’s 25 percent tariff on British cars. It’s a big call because the US is a very important market for JLR’s luxury brands. A company […]

  • Mitsubishi releases Triton Cab Chassis and Club cab range

    MITSUBISHI MOTORS HAS INTRODUCED THE TRITON CAB Chassis and Club Cab ranges. “Triton has always been known for its ability to work hard and play hard,” said Bruce Hampel, MMAL’s General Manager of Product Strategy. “The Cab Chassis and Club Cab variants provide customers another opportunity to create a vehicle that suits their lifestyle – […]

  • VW throws in a free home charger with ID.4 Pro or ID.5 GTX

    VOLKSWAGEN IS OFFERING AN EXCLUSIVE launch offer of a free home EV charger, including standard installation, to the first 500 customers who purchase an MY25 ID.4 Pro or MY25 ID.5 GTX. This takes the already ultra-competitive recommended retail pricing of ID.4 Pro ($59,990, plus on road costs) and ID.5 GTX ($72,990, plus on road costs) […]

  • Nissan and Premcar take on the world via South Africa

    NISSAN’S CELEBRATED WARRIOR BY Premcar remanufacturing program will see the Navara PRO-4X Warrior launch in South Africa in late April 2025, as part of a collaboration with Nissan South Africa. Conceived by Nissan Australia to deliver even more capability in the Navara, and to deliver customised vehicles that are tailor-made for Australia’s roads and off-road […]