Toyota HiLux gets a new look
THE BEST-SELLING VEHICLE in Australia isn’t a sedan or a hatchback. No, it’s a crew cab ute, and things don’t look changing any time soon. The Toyota HiLux just keeps taking on every competitor and
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Hyundai reveals new Santa Fe large SUV
ONE OF THE MANY SUCCESS stories from Hyundai has been the widespread acceptance of its large SUV, the Santa Fe. Following the now-familiar teaser releases, the company has now revealed images of the upcoming model
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Audi allroad and entry level 40 TFSI expand A6 range
THE AUDI ALLROAD is an intriguing concept, a high-performance station wagon with permanent all-wheel drive. For many people, it’s the perfect combination. The all-new Audi A6 allroad quattro 45 TDI offers a rugged-yet-sophisticated exterior design,
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Audi TT refreshed
THE AUDI TT CONTINUES TO attract buyers with its imaginative styling, superb performance and the usual Audi attributes. As it was from the beginning, it is an attractive alternative to the usual performance sports coupes.
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Mitsubishi Express van pricing announced
RE-PURPOSING A COMMERCIAL van for private use is something quite a few people consider, especially if they want to pack up and see Australia (and having a van converted might mean it’s ready when our
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UK hits a speed bump on the way to electric vehicles
AS YOU ARE PROBABLY aware, the electric vehicle market in Australia accounts for a paltry one percent of new car sales, but elsewhere in the world, EVs are also facing some challenges. The UK, like
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Suzuki releases Swift II
ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE little cars is the Suzuki Swift and judging by the sales figures, we’re not alone in our liking for it. Now, Suzuki Australia has confirmed the release of the Swift Series
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Shannons online auction proving popular
WE ALL KNOW that nothing will be the same post-COVID-19, and one of the things sure to change will be classic car auctions. Buyers appear to have embraced the concept of online bidding, if the
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Fourth gen Kia Rio arrives
THE KIA RIO HAS come a long way since its fairly humble beginnings. The fourth generation will appeal to previous owners and, like other Kia products, attract a whole new raft of owners to the Kia
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Lexus takes the service experience to a new level
MANY OF US CAN REMEMBER when taking the family car in for a service was a very downmarket chore. Grubby carpets on the reception floor (assuming there were any carpets at all), tacky nudie posters
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