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The steep, unpaved driveway was so loose and mud-slicked from recent rains that I could feel the ground sliding ever so slightly beneath the tires, even after we'd stopped. I was instructed by my guide in the...
TWO years have passed since Peugeot's really rather good 308 departed the local line-up. The old range consisted of a conservatively designed hatchback and wagon with an innovative i-Cockpit interior. It was something of a return to...

Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD finds better footing

The steep, unpaved driveway was so loose and mud-slicked from recent rains that I could feel the ground sliding ever so slightly beneath the...

2023 Peugeot 308 Range

TWO years have passed since Peugeot's really rather good 308 departed the local line-up. The old range consisted of a conservatively designed hatchback and...

Isuzu Ute MU-X

Overview THE second-generation MU-X has been an overwhelming success for Isuzu Ute Australia, but more than a year after its launch in August 2021, it...

2023 Honda Civic Review: The only car you’d ever need?

Pros: Cool and well-made interior; very spacious; powerful and efficient turbo engine; well-balanced driving dynamics Cons: Pricey point of entry; no hybrid (yet); Si interior...

GWM Cannon X

IT WASN'T too long ago that I remember typing the words, "it's not too bad, for a Korean car". Now, I find myself almost...

New Hyundai Ioniq 6 prototype review

Hyundai's EV onslaught continues with another deeply impressive machine. The Ioniq 6 is a radical visual departure from the Ioniq 5, but the core...

Volvo C40 Recharge

SIX months after it announced the Australian pricing and specification of its second all-electric model, Volvo Cars Australia has launched its exciting C40 Recharge...

Genesis GV70 Electrified

PLENTY to talk about with the new Electrified Genesis GV70 medium-size premium SUV that goes for $127,800 plus on-road costs. Apart from being priced at...

2023 Genesis GV60 Review

Pros: Exceptional tech; distinctive interior design; ample standard features; comfy ride; hatchback versatility; bold colors Cons: A $60,000 hatchback won't be for everyone; poor value...

2023 Honda Odyssey Review

Pros: 'Magic' middle row great for parents with small kids; plush ride; Honda reliability reputation Cons: No cheaper base model; dreary to drive even for...

New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2022 review

As more hypercars turn towards full electrification to achieve this level of performance, that the Chiron Super Sport does it with petrol power is...

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor: long-term test review

The Polestar 2 is a hard car to fault. It's everything a premium EV should be: handsome, upmarket, great dynamically to drive and loaded...

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