It’s rare that such an example of bad engineering comes along in the car industry. Here’s what you should know before buying this cheap but decent-looking SUV for you or your family…
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If you’re considering a new vehicle but can’t decide between buying the outgoing model or holding off for the new one, making an informed choice means you need to know the compromises with each. Let’s use two popular utes to help you figure this out…
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Advertising is supposed to highlight a vehicle’s strengths, but this latest effort from Mitsubishi has taken a wrong turn, seemingly and ended up a long way from home. Here’s why the Outlander plug-in hybrid is not ready for the Australian bush…
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If you’re shopping for a seven-seat large SUV in the next six months, here’s everything you need to know and why you should wait for the new Hyundai Santa Fe…
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If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you’ve likely started this process by at least considering some kind of hybrid, EV or similar. So what is a plug-in hybrid, how does it work and should you take a test drive? Here’s everything you need to know, using real models currently on sale…
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The time to start seriously considering a plug-in hybrid family SUV - is now. The new Outlander PHEV from Mitsubishi offers seven-seat versatility and you can drive it in pure-battery EV mode. Here’s what you need to know to also pick one up cheap…
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Australia’s SUV market is overcrowded, just like Mazda’s SUV line-up. So why does CX-8 exist? It makes a value proposition, but is not perfect. So why this seven-seater is worth your time and money?
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One of Australia's most affordable EVs is better than most would give it credit for, and there’s actual stock available, meaning no endless queues. Plus, the pricing isn’t as high as most were expecting in 2022, and now there’s a long-range version. So, should you take the plunge?
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If you’re trying to decide on your next new car based on some notional future market that nobody can predict and is wholly uncertain, here’s how to boil your choice down to a more relevant time frame with realistic expectations…
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Let’s discuss buying a new BYD ATTO 3 electric SUV. Then filling the boot with a generator with endless Jerry cans of petrol in order to hit the road and visit Dingo Piss Creek. Should you bother with either...?
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Subaru’s new turbocharged Outback XT is finally here after two long years. The burning question now is whether it's an improvement or a disappointment. And is it any better than the old 3.6R?
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For reasons known only to itself, Mazda Australia has stopped selling its cheapest, base engine - the stalwart of the entry-level CX-5, Mazda3 and CX-30. Too bad if you've been waiting patiently with one on order for several months now. Here's what happened...
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Buying a hybrid seven-seat SUV these days is a tempting proposition. But what are the pitfalls of spending more for a part-time EV? Does internal combustion still win the value stakes?
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Australasia's so-called safety authority continues to augment reality, rating the Hyundai Palisade SUV four stars amongst old five-star company. Here’s how they got it wrong…
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The Australian car industry has tried to elevate itself quietly from a mere anti-consumer lobby group to a spectacularly misleading one, with dodgy data and alternative facts on climate action…
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Honda Australia bravely announces driveaway fixed pricing for their new small SUV, the HR-V. It's the cheapest Honda you can buy. Surprisingly, sales have flopped…
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If you’re looking to take your dearly beloved to all your favourite camping spots, a light camper trailer can be a great idea provided your modified 12-year-old 4WD is up to the task. And you pack light…
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When you’re struggling for a straight answer between the dealership and carmaker, but neither wants to do the right thing by you, the customer, you can either be a victim, or fight.
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Jeep Australia cancels existing orders; imposes price hikes, while Jeep USA orders urgent 'stop sale order’ on sleepy 2022 Grand Cherokee. Here’s what’s happening…
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Buying the right new car means understanding powertrains and transmissions, at least on the surface. Here’s a good example of how to take a test drive and ask the right questions of different drivetrains…
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