Reader enquiry: what EV is best for us?
I’d really like to replace my Evoque next year with an electric car. What would you recommend? Anything in a small suv that isn’t six figures? Or better to stay Polo-esque size for an EV?
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Nissan Z Proto Chief Product Specialist defines the essence of Z
THE WORLD WAS STUNNED in 1969 when Nissan proved the Japanese could produce a sports car to appeal to worldwide enthusiasts. The Datsun Fairlady Z was the first of a long line of Nissan sports
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Should I be worried if my diesel engine is emitting black smoke?
PERHAPS NOT, BUT YOU may find yourself copping a fine for polluting. Most often, when a diesel engine is emitting undue amounts of black smoke from the exhaust pipe, it’s as simple as a blocked
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Should I turn off the a/c when sitting in traffic?
SOME PEOPLE ARE concerned that using the air conditioner in a car while sitting idling may not be a good idea. Of course, sitting in traffic is often the time you need cooling in the
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What do you do if your diesel car runs out of fuel?
MOST PEOPLE KNOW that allowing a diesel-powered vehicle to run completely out of fuel is unwise. Most modern diesel engines have a computerised priming function that you can use if you run out of fuel
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What should you answer if a police officer asks you why you were speeding?
YOU MAY HAVE WONDERED why a police officer asks you why you were speeding when they pull you over. After all, that’s why they pulled you over in the first place. Of course, such a
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Nissan confirms Navara prices
AFTER REVEALING THE NEW Nissan Navara in November, Nissan has confirmed drive-away pricing for key variants, with the new range priced from $32,990 drive-away (ABN Buyers – maximum recommended driveaway price for ABN holders includes
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Toyota dresses up the Landcruiser
TOYOTA’S RANGE-TOPPING Landcruiser 200 Series Sahara is a perennial favourite, and it’s sure to be even more popular with the limited edition (400 examples) Horizon special edition, to go on sale in March 2021. From
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AC moves into the two-wheel market
IN A SIGN OF CHANGING TIMES, the company best known for its thundering V8 sports car is making some significant changes. The transformation of the iconic AC Cobra racing car with its huge, gas-guzzling ‘classic’
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VW T-Roc 110TSI Style completes the range
SINCE ITS LAUNCH, THE obvious gap in the Volkswagen T-Roc range has been a model sitting between the T-Cross 85TSI and the T-Roc 140TSI Sport. That omission has now been addressed with the release of
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