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  • Renault 5 goes electric

    FUN, ICONIC, INNOVATIVE AND in tune with modern times, the Renault 5 is back, reinvented to bring some sparkle to the world of compact electric vehicles. The original Renault 5 sold over 5.5 million units across five continents from 1972 to 1985. Always ahead of its time, it was the first car to achieve fuel […]

  • Hyundai introduces sport-focused Ioniq 5 N

    HYUNDAI’S FIRST-EVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, has arrived in Australia, bringing creative thinking, new technology and world-beating engineering to revolutionise the high-performance EV game. This ground-breaking performance car showcases Hyundai N’s three core principles: Everyday Sportscar, Corner Rascal (yes, they really call it this!), and Racetrack Capability. Everyday Sportscar: IONIQ 5 N, as […]

  • Maserati GranCabrio opens up

    FOR SOME PEOPLE, NOTHNG matches the pleasures of open-top motoring. For them, Maserati presents GranCabrio, the brand’s latest creation dedicated to driving enthusiasts who demand the greatest levels of comfort and style. GranCabrio is a brand-new and equally elegant open-top version of its coupe twin, the award-winning GranTurismo. At launch, the Maserati GranCabrio is available […]

  • Toyota Camry hybrid SL 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Toyota Camry hybrid SL medium sized sedan with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Toyota Camry was once ubiquitous on our roads, but times have changed. The medium-size sedan is well out of favour with buyers, although the perennial […]

  • Kia EV9 GT-Line electric SUV 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line electric seven-seat large SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: Kia’s very large and very heavy SUV EV is also very expensive. Buyers will be attracted by the useful range, but despite its pretensions to being […]

  • New Toyota Prado comes back stronger than ever

    AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE LARGE SUV IS SET to become even more appealing for customers when the all-new LandCruiser Prado range arrives in Australia in mid-2024, with a new off-road focussed variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling. The five-variant Prado range brings the rugged capability worthy of a LandCruiser name, with major improvements to […]

  • New Audi RS 6 Avant GT “the pinnacle of the model”

    IT’S A BIG CALL BUT AUDI HAS declared the new Audi RS 6 Avant GT the pinnacle of the model series. The special edition is packed with exclusive details for both the exterior and the interior. An impressive pass-through roof edge spoiler, redefined diffuser, and 22-inch wheels in a distinctive design underscore its top position […]

  • UK company Makkina recreates TR2

    CAR DESIGNERS ARE FOREVER revisiting the past in search of inspiration. Latest in a long line of retro designs is the Triumph TR25 concept car, designed by London-based consultancy Makkina. As is so often the case, the TR25 is a “what if” vision of an alternative future for a model long since passed. Inspiration for […]

  • Abarth celebrates 75 years with Anniversario limited edition

    ABARTH IS TURNING 75 SOON, an important milestone and yet another record for the Scorpion brand, which is still fuelling the dreams of fans worldwide. Abarth has taken this opportunity to embark on a journey through the Scorpion’s history made of records and victories; and discover a symbol of the brand’s glorious past and its […]

  • Porsche improves the Taycan

    THE ELECTRIC CAR WE’D PROBABLY all like, the Porsche Taycan, has been improved in a number of ways. Unfortunately, this also comes with a price increase of $15,000. The new versions have more power, more range, accelerate more quickly and charge faster with greater stability. Porsche has also sharpened the already-very appealing design and more […]