Nissan Qashqai gets upgrades
NISSAN HAS BEEN BUSY lately, and in the face of a declining new car market, adding features and offering better value to buyers. Latest to get the treatment is the small SUV, the Qashqai, which
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Nissan Pathfinder gets N-Trek special edition
NISSAN KNOWS A GOOD THING when it sees one, and the N-Trek limited edition models are bringing customers through the doors, so the company has added a Pathfinder N-Trek Special Edition to the list. It
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Nissan releases N-Sport version of Qashqai
NISSAN’S NEW N-SPORT Qashqai continues Nissan’s recent run of special new models, offering individual visual appeal and additional drivetrain and interior comfort. The Qashqai N-Sport model will be limited to 600 units and presents a
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Drivers simply don’t know the rules
ROAD SAFETY IS A major issue, and it is a shocking fact that too many drivers simply don’t know the rules. And a driver who doesn’t know or obey the road rules is a danger
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New Kia Sorento will get a hybrid variant
THE KIA SORENTO HAS BEEN a strong seller for the fast-improving brand, so the arrival of the next generation is big news. The all-new Kia Sorento will make its world premiere at the 2020 Geneva
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Be prepared; Skoda Superb Scout on its way
ONE OF THE MOST under-rated and overlooked cars on the market is the Skoda Superb. The wagon version increases the practicality even further. The Superb Scout has not been previously available in Australia. Škoda Australia
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Mercedes-Benz confirms cancellation of X-Class ute
IT MUST HAVE SEEMED like a good idea at the time, but poor sales for Mercedes-Benz’s foray into the crew cab ute market means it will be discontinued in May. It’s been a very short
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Toyota Big Fat Festive Quiz questions and answers
We’re sorry to say that many readers missed Toyota’s Big Fat Festive Quiz (or had a lot of trouble finding it). So we’ve taken down all the questions and the answers follow. If you haven’t
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Low emission rental cars
WE WERE RECENTLY ALERTED to an interesting article by rhinocarhire.com regarding the hire of eco-friendly rental cars. The article, written by travel writer and car rental expert Phil Partridge, points out that price is often
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New Yaris hybrid to be Toyota’s most fuel-efficient model
ARRIVING IN TOYOTA showrooms in May, the all-new Yaris hybrid will be Toyota Australia’s most fuel-efficient car. With a new 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain available in Yaris for the first time, the hybrid variants will offer
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