Reader enquiry: How good is the new Skoda Kamiq?
“I love and trust your reviews. What is your opinion of the new Skoda Kamiq?” WS, Adelaide Thanks for the vote of confidence, WS. Yes, we’re quite keen to try out the new Skoda Kamiq
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Hyundai Kona updated, gets N Line variant
IT ONLY SEEMS like yesterday Hyundai launched the Kona small SUV, but it has just come in for a refresh. Also announced, there will now be a Kona N Line variant added to the range.
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Mazda releases more details of BT-50 Dual Cab range
MAZDA AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED the all-new Mazda BT-50 will launch with an extensive Dual Cab range when it goes on-sale from October 2020. A choice of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, smooth six-speed manual or six-speed
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VW expands Tiguan range with return of diesel Allspace
OVER RECENT MONTHS, Volkswagen has been plugging gaps in its range, and the latest is the return of the 140TDI diesel-engined Tiguan Allspace, previously unavailable due to WLTP-related production restrictions (the WLTP procedure is a
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Suzuki Swift Series II launches from $18,990 (driveaway)
SUZUKI JUST KEEPS ON racking up sales, without making a song and dance about it. The Jimny has a waiting list (12 months, the last we heard), the Ignis happily overcomes its Quasimodo looks and
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Shannons Winter auction clears 96 percent
THE POST-COVID WORLD will undoubtedly look very different, and many of the things we’re learning to adopt will no doubt continue once the pandemic has passed. One of the almost inevitable changes will be the
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New Toyota HiLux gets local design input
AUSTRALIA’S BEST-SELLING VEHICLE HiLux is now more Australian than ever, thanks to the significant styling, development and evaluation work performed by Toyota Australia’s design and engineering teams for both local and international markets. The company’s
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More towing capacity for Toyota Fortuner
TOYOTA HAS EXPANDED the appeal of its seven-seat Fortuner SUV with more power and torque, better fuel consumption, increased braked towing capacity, higher equipment levels, easier parking and a refreshed design. Fortuner’s latest engineering advances
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Toyota upgrades C-HR, LandCruiser 70 Series and RAV4
TOYOTA HAS REINFORCED ITS “continuous improvement” mantra by introducing new features that advance the appeal of its stylish C-HR crossover, 4WD LandCruiser 70 Series workhorse and its best-selling RAV4 SUV. C-HR benefits from a significant
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Toyota Prado gets more power, safety and equipment
TOYOTA’S POPULAR LANDCRUISER PRADO has received a significant upgrade with more power and torque, enhanced safety, new multimedia technologies and additional premium features. At the heart of the revised range is an additional 20kW of
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