2019 Honda HR-V RS is given a thorough once-over Honda HR-V RS is an impressive little SUV, that drives almost like a hatch. It sits second from the top of the HR-V 4 model lineup. It has sporting aspirations, but to call HR-V sporty might be a stretch too far. Let me explain: HR-V, like most SUVs, is a [...]
2018 Ram 1500 Road Test, Review Intro We’ve all been calling it a Dodge Ram, but a decade ago, Ram Truck Division was spun off from the Dodge sub-parent by FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and is now known simply as RAM. The late Sergio Marchionne was credited with bringing the American-Italian car maker from the brink. In Australia and [...]
Rolls Royce has passed in to our lexicon as the term for the very best, the apex, the pinnacle, the top dog. From their lofty perch, Rolls Royce could see a world outside the bounds of city streets, luxury hotels, and posh resorts. A Rolls Royce Spokesman said “our customers want to take the luxury of their every day car, off-road. And, even if they never actually take it off-road, they known they can.” Cullinan is the name if the biggest diamond ever found at 3,106.75ct. It was cut into 105 stones, the 2 biggest of which reside within the crown jewels of the United Kingdom. The remaining 7 largest gems are owned by the queen privately.
BMW X3 redefines SUVs, as SAVs. A strange statement to be sure but it means X3 is not defined by unneeded off-road credentials. Once we understand that all becomes clear. Very few SUV-like vehicles will ever see a dirt road let-alone rocky mountainside. SAVs, or Sports Activity Vehicles, are intended to be for the week-end the posh active crew [...]
Jaguar E-Pace is all class. It is, after all, a Jaguar. Video review below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs8VSZfBUUg&t=607s Interior review below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W7ks-hBQOg&t=3s Like most Jags before it, E-Pace has space, grace, and pace. That was Jaguar founder, Sir William Lyons’, favourite saying. Exterior Simple, elegant, lines make the metalwork clean and clutter free. The sporty “coupe” silhouette may cut a dashing figure, [...]
Renault is a brand which sails under a lot of radars, but I think it deserves to have more buyer’s bums on seats, if only for a test drive. Captur is Renault’s baby SUV and is built on the same platform as the Clio (and the unlovable Nissan Juke). The 88kw/190Nm 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine drives [...]
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The hotly contested small SUV segment got even more crammed full when Korean car maker, Hyundai, threw off the covers off Kona. We spoke with Kevin Kang, USA car designer, about the reasoning and inspiration for the interiors... https://youtu.be/SirfBJi3KVw The small SUV was driven in hideous Canberra traffic, delightful dirt roads, and stunning country lanes, where dust was kicked [...]
Land Rover’s 5th gen posh country-hopper is the most luxurious, yet capable model yet. The familiar squared-off boxy body is gone, and is replaced by a pleasing, streamlined design. It is handsome, with a slightly aloof feel about it. It won’t be for everyone. Some would prefer Land Rover stayed in the 80’s, but they have no taste. You [...]
Holden has appealed to the adventurous lifestyle drivers with their Colorado Z71 special edition. The Holden Colorado Z71 is based on the Colorado LTZ 4x4 Crew-Cab pick-up, but adds a long list of cosmetic features. The Colorado is already jam packed with features and presents a capable 4WD Ute and the Z71 adds to the visual appeal. The Colorado [...]
