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  • Škoda adds tech to range

    THE ENTIRE ŠKODA RANGE (Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq), as well as the Scala hatchback and Octavia liftback and wagon, will now feature Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert as standard. Opening the range, the Scala Ambition costs $33,590 (plus on road costs) or a national $33,990 drive-away. An increase of $500 buys standard Side Assist […]

  • Lexus to bring Electrified Sport to Australia

    THE LEXUS VISION FOR AN ALL-ELECTRIC, high-performance sports car, the Lexus Electrified Sport, defines its plans for a future dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Now it’s headed to Australia. Unveiled in 2021 to global acclaim, the Lexus Electrified Sport fully exploits the design freedoms, performance and handling potential provided by an all-electric drivetrain. Vehicle […]

  • Subaru BRZ 10th Anniversary Edition 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Subaru BRZ 10th Anniversary Edition with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: You snooze, you lose. But you can still buy the non-10th Anniversary Edition.  2023 Subaru BRZ 10th Anniversary Edition sports coupe  Pricing:  $43,090 (plus on road costs) Warranty: […]

  • Nissan X-Trail Ti-L 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Nissan X-Trail Ti-L with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The price has gone up, but the Nissan X-Trail still offers a beguiling combination of features, ride and performance. The not-too-big, not-too-small size is another plus for buyers, but there’s […]

  • Genesis GV80 Coupe and redesigned GV80 on show

    GENESIS UNVEILED THE GV80 COUPE and the redesigned GV80 at an exclusive event held at Genesis Suji in Korea, marking its debut in the coupe SUV segment. The GV80, Genesis’ inaugural SUV that blends luxury aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, has achieved impressive sales figures of over 170,000 units in the global luxury SUV market since […]

  • Ioniq 5 EV enhanced, plus more affordable entry model

    ONE OF THE REGULAR COMPLAINTS we hear about the Ioniq 5 is, predictably, that it’s simply too expensive for many of our readers. The 2024 Ioniq 5 is offered in a line-up enhanced to deliver maximum accessibility and value. The 2024 range ushers in the most affordable Ioniq 5 ever, making it possible for more […]

  • Audi’s e-charge continues with Q4 e-tron

    THE ELECTRIC OFFENSIVE AT Audi continues to build as the all-electric e-trons already present in Australia are now to be joined by the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Confirmed for an Australian launch mid-2024, the two new models play a significant role in the brand’s electrification strategy. The pair present an enticing option for […]

  • Order books open for all-new Subaru Impreza

    THE ALL-NEW SUBARU IMPREZA IS scheduled to hit showrooms in December, but orders are now being taken for the sleek new hatchback. The new Subaru Impreza has been redesigned with a focus on creating a sportier and more versatile offering for drivers. Priced from $31,490 (plus on road costs), the sixth generation Subaru Impreza is […]

  • Parking dings are avoidable but can be expensive

    MANY OF US REMEMBER the days of hefty bumper bars and even, on some cars, protective overriders. Moden cars seem to crumple from even the most delicate of bumps, and they can be hideously expensive to repair. The good news is that they are easily avoidable just by slowing down and knowing the length and […]

  • 99-year-old takes course to get back behind the wheel

    WITH MORE AND MORE OLDER drivers being pressured to surrender their driving licences, one 99-year-old Englishman should be an inspiration to us all. He’ll turn 100 next year, but that doesn’t stop Don Mitchell dreaming of getting back behind the wheel. Don, a resident of Beverley Parklands Care home, was heartbroken to give up his […]