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Holden Equinox. Never has a vehicle been so important for an auto maker. In Australia, there are Holden people, and Ford people, or at least, that’s the way it used to be. With the loss of local manufacturing, GM-Holden is now no different to any other retailer in Australia. Despite the loyalty built over a…

Kia recently released the updated version of its much awarded Sorento. Upgrades are highlighted by an 8 speed “in house” (made by Kia) auto, and the addition of the GT-Line replacing the Platinum as the halo model. The range has 2.2 diesel, and 3.5L V6 petrol engines, 7 seats, and the afore mentioned 8 speed…

This is one of my favourite cars, ever. There are 3 models, Dynamic, SE Dynamic, and our range topping HSE Dynamic. We are driving the range tipping HSE Dynamic, with extras. It doesn’t have Range Rover’s adjustable floaty air suspension, but it does have an adjustable roof. It folds completely away in just 18seconds, and…

We’ve driven the brawnier sister of the 1.6, and loved it. READ IT HERE. It is a WRX wagon effectively. Some people want the convenience of a wagon but don’t need the power and expense muscle brings. Enter the 1.6 for $35,990. Outside, the 1.6 is all but indistinguishable from the more powerful WRX clones.…

Today, Skoda Australia launched its fabulous RS245, which is an upgraded and retuned version of the Octavia RS. The 245 adds a host of features, as well as a retuned engine offering an extra 11kw of power, and 20 Nm of torque. Tech and Luxury packs are still available, however some of the features are…

2018 Skoda Octavia VRS 245 launch review Skoda has sold 5,000 cars this year so far. They’re proud of it too, and so they should be. It is a brand that flies under the radar, but is one that motoring journalists love. It is pure, value-packed, fun. It has all the quality and innovation of…

Nissan Qashqai midlife update: New MD, Stephen Lester, erstwhile Canadian, has been brought in to deliver improved results for the Japanese car maker. Mr. Lester is charting a longer-term plan focusing on customer needs. His aim is to make Nissan relevant “again” in the face of stiff competition. One assumes this means Nissan thinks its…

VIDEO REVIEW Please note: Torque incorrectly given as 135Nm. Should be 190Nm Renault Clio Intens and Zen What we like: fabulous looks, comfort, loads of tech, walk away locking Not so much: jerky DCT, manual only in base model, no CarPlay Silly names, but great cars, Renault’s Zen and Intens are brilliant city car packages.…

11,000,000 Camrys have been sold since the model went on sale 23 years ago. The car is not only all new, but demonstrates an all new ethos. There are 4 models: Ascent, Ascent Sport, SX, and the range topping SL. The latter two have a delightfully 70’s retro feel to the name. The looks are…