Mini channels its inner go-kart
IT’S PROBABLY FAIR TO SAY that the original Mini (the one that really was “mini”) was more go-kart-like than almost any other road car. Now, despite the new Mini (and we still refuse to capitalise
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Kia Sorento Sport+ 2021 review
Ian Crawford tests the 2021 Kia Sorento large SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Crawf put his daughter into a Kia Sorento Platinum
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GWM releases pricing for new Jolion LE
KEEN BUYERS HAVE BEEN HANGING OUT to learn just how sharp GWM’s pencil has been when pricing the new Jolion LE (Launch Edition). The answer is: pretty damn sharp. The new Haval Jolion LE (Launch
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Haval H6 mid-size SUV arrives in showrooms
GWM HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE new Haval H6 is now on sale with first deliveries and demonstrator models due into all 54 GWM Australian showrooms in the coming days. Demand for the company’s highly anticipated
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Toyota GR Yaris Rallye raises the excitement level
THE VERY SPORTY TOYOTA GR Yaris certainly gained attention when it was released and about the only downside was limited supply. Now there’s an even more desirable model heading for showrooms. Building on the proven
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VW’s Bartsche warns we’re the “automotive third world”
VOLKSWAGEN MD MICHAEL BARTSCHE has never been backward when it comes to speaking his mind. The release this morning by auto importers of the first annual CO2 Voluntary Emissions Standard results prompted him to warn
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VW’s versatile Caddy returns with updates and new features
VOLKSWAGEN’S BEST-SELLING commercial vehicle is the versatile Caddy. Now it’s back in showrooms in its fifth generation. While not an immediately obvious choice for the over-50s, its wide range of applications makes it worth considering
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Nissan Juke continues its “look at me” approach
ONE THING YOU CAN SAY ABOUT Nissan’s Juke is that it’s never been a shrinking violet. Bold colours, loud accessories and extrovert styling have always been its stock in trade. Things are about to go
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Hyundai announces 2021 Kona Electric
FACELIFTED DESIGN, IMPROVED RANGE and specification upgrades across the model line-up headline the new Hyundai Kona Electric. 2021 Kona Electric comes fitted with Michelin Primacy4 low rolling resistance tyres, helping deliver a 7.8 percent improvement
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Toyota expands Gazoo range with GR 86
SURE TO BE A HOT TICKET item with the backwards-cap brigade, the new Toyota GR 86 is the third model in the Gazoo Racing series of sports cars. Substantial gains to performance, agility and stability
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