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  • China embraces classic car enthusiasm

    UNTIL NOW, THERE HAS BEEN little enthusiasm for classic cars in China, and older cars in that country have been almost actively discouraged. However, the mood in China is changing, much to the delight of  FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles). “While the Chinese authorities are taking a suitably […]

  • Other drivers’ habits we love to hate

    WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING how to drive and understanding road rules, many of the skills are naturally taken from the person you learnt from – whether that’s a parent, family member or professional instructor. But what happens if the way you were taught compared to someone else was… not the same? New research conducted […]

  • Big changes for big-selling Isuzu D-Max

    IT MAY COME AS A SURPRISE to some, but Australia’s third best-selling vehicle of 2023 is the Isuzu D-MAX ute. Now it’s set to receive a significant update driven by media and customer feedback, with Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) welcoming the facelifted 2024 (24MY) D-MAX range at local IUA Dealers on 1st May, 2024. Significant […]

  • Mercedes-Benz makes changes to E-Class

    ACCORDING TO MERCEDES-BENZ, the all-new E-Class bridges tradition and innovation by combining superior and comfortable driving with new dimensions of personalisation and interaction. The styling of the new E-Class sedan features a raft of design highlights front to back, from the new front grille to star-motif rear lights. Powering the E 300 is the highly […]

  • Mitsubishi updates Pajero Sport for 2024

    MITSUBISHI HAS INTRODUCED “significant updates” for the Pajero Sport SUV as it enters its 2024 model year. “Pajero Sport continues to perform a pivotal role in our product portfolio,” said MMAL CEO, Shaun Westcott. “It is spacious, comfortable and capable, and the 2024 model year looks fantastic with its refreshed exterior, new wheels and upgraded […]

  • BMW adds 118i Hatch and 220i Gran Coupe Sport

    BMW HAS EXPANDED ITS SPORT COLLECTION with the addition of the 118i Hatch and 220i Gran Coupé Sport variants. The BMW Sport Collection offers customers an optimised equipment offering while retaining the renowned performance and efficiency of BMW powertrains at a revised price point. The new 118i Hatch and 220i Gran Coupé Sport are priced […]

  • LDV T60 ute upgraded

    THE LDV T60 MAX PLUS ute has found favour with value-chasing buyers, and now it has undergone significant lifecycle revisions including new visual cues aimed at enhancing its tough appearance, the addition of multi-link rear suspension, new safety and specification features, and a new driver-focused cockpit design. The LDV T60 Max Plus is a new […]

  • TWR revisits the Jaguar XJS

    THE ORDER BOOK FOR TWR’S DEBUT limited production performance car is now open (well, it is if you live in the UK). This coincides with the unveiling of the exterior design ahead of a full dynamic debut in (northern hemisphere) summer 2024. The TWR Supercat is a supercharged V12 powered Super-GT boasting more than 600 […]

  • BMW expands range with X2 Sports Activity Coupe

    IT’S HARD TO UNDERSTAND why BMW persists with calling its SUVs “sports activity coupes” but we’ll leave it to you to make your own mind up about what they are. And if they qualify as “coupes”. The latest in the range is the second generation X2 Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). The new X2 line-up includes […]

  • Nissan Navara PRO-4X crew cab ute 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Nissan Navara PRO-4X 4WD crew cab ute with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Despite some surprising omissions from the standard (or even optional!) equipment list, the Nissan Navara PRO-4X is a very acceptable all-round package. We’d feel better, though, if […]