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  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire plug-in hybrid small SUV 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire plug-in hybrid small SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Paying an additional $14,750 for the PHEV option won’t make financial sense for a lot of buyers. You’ll need to see if it works for […]

  • Mini aces the electric version

    MINI AUSTRALIA HAS CONFIRMED the first-ever Mini Aceman is set to arrive in Australia in Q4, 2024. The Aceman is the first crossover model for the premium small car segment, combining compact exterior dimensions with as much room as possible for occupants and an all-electric drive. The result is a contemporary interpretation of classic Mini […]

  • Chery teases new Omoda 7 mid-size SUV

    AFTER THE GLOBAL SUCCESS Omoda 5 has achieved in the past year, Chery is expanding its model line up with the Omoda 7, which will lead the way into a new era of mobility. Launching at this year’s Beijing Auto Show, the Omoda 7 will be positioned above the Omoda 5 and aims to introduce […]

  • Jeep Gladiator Rubicon dual cab 4×4 ute 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4×4 dual cab ute with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: What you see is what you get. If you can live with the truck-like driving experience, hefty fuel consumption, large turning circle and three-star safety rating, […]

  • Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera to debut June 13

    A JAPANESE LEGEND SAYS that there is an invisible red thread that unites people destined to be together. This thread can stretch, shrink and even tangle, but it never breaks. Although they may be separated by distance, time or circumstances, this thread will always keep them united and will eventually lead them to find each […]

  • Subaru confirms Crosstrek X limited edition

    COMING IN AT $2000 MORE than the entry-level Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0L, the new Crosstrek X limited edition is sure to find favour with Subaru buyers when it arrives in showrooms in April. Since its arrival in 2023, the latest generation Subaru Crosstrek has maintained its upward momentum, solidifying its place as a favoured choice […]

  • Radar detectors make a comeback

    IN A DISTURBING TREND, radar detectors are being offered for sale online in pop-up ads. Now, in the interests of transparency, we have to admit to owning a series of radar detectors way back when they were legal, and while we didn’t use them to speed with impunity, they still saved us a substantial amount […]

  • MG back in the sports car business

    DESPITE A BRILLIANT SALES record since MG went under Chinese control, one thing you could never claim is that the brand is upholding its long-term positioning as a producer of sports cars. Well, much to the delight of MG enthusiasts, that is about to change. The brand has grown beyond its roots as an iconic […]

  • Mercedes-Benz increases EV range with more EQA and EQB compact SUVs

    THE POPULAR ALL-ELECTRIC EQA AND EQB compact SUVs from Mercedes-Benz are set to make a more compelling case than ever with the addition to the range of EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ variants. Each gains a significant boost to their indicative driving range over the outgoing EQA 250 and EQB 250, in addition to sharp […]

  • Honda Accord long running nameplate reaches 11th generation

    THE HONDA ACCORD IS THE SECOND-longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda’s history and has become a household name in Australia for almost five decades. First launched in Australia in 1977 the Honda Accord nameplate has won numerous Australian awards, including Wheels Car of The Year, which was the first for a Japanese manufacturer. The all-new Honda […]