Isaac Bober
Skoda Octavia RS Preview
THE NEW SKODA OCTAVIA RS is the third-generation model to be sold in Australia, and the fastest production Octavia of all time.
Mazda6 Review
When Mazda gets things right, it really hits the nail on the head. The Mazda3 dominates its category; the Mazda2 is right up there with the leaders in the tiddler class and the Mazda6 keeps the flag waving in the highly competitive mid-size category.
Mitsubishi Outlander refreshed
More aggressive styling, fresh interior trims, retuned suspension and a new emergency stop signal feature are the headline changes for the refreshed Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.
Proton boosts sales in February
Proton is making a concerted effort to become a major player in the Australian market. They’re not there yet, but February sales give them reason for optimism.
2014 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review
The Corolla became Australia’s best selling car in 2013, the first Toyota to achieve such a record, and the company is hoping the new one will retain the crown.
Moke makes a comeback
Hardy souls once loved the basic-but-fun Mini Moke and these days good ones are fetching big dollars, but now there’s a new Moke which aims to provide as much fun as the original.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 to arrive in July
Mercedes-Benz has made significant inroads into markets it was once never interested in. The new CLA 250 Sport4Matic is scheduled to arrive in July.
Don’t flash your headlights, says RACQ
Paul Murrell says a report from RACQ Insurance shows motorists are becoming increasingly frustrated by draconian speed limit enforcement and penalties, and asks why should it be illegal for motorists to warn each other of speed traps.
Skoda introduces capped price servicing across range
Car News: Skoda Australia has followed other European manufacturers by introducing capped price servicing across its entire range. We list all the prices.
Mazda3 achieves five star ANCAP safety rating
New Mazda3 achieves five-star ANCAP safety rating, but doesn’t get unqualified endorsement, and we wonder why UK Mazda3 models get standard AEB and Aussie models don’t?
Nissan announces pricing for X-Trail
The Nissan X-Trail is one of Nissan’s best-selling models in Australia and the upgraded model launches here in March, from $27,990(+ORC).
2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Review
The Volkswagen Golf Wagon range starts with the 90TSI, steps up to the 103TSI and tops out with a diesel variant. For our money, we’d go for the 90TSI because it’s almost impossible to feel the extra 13kW from the larger engine.
2014 Kia Soul Review
The new Kia Soul shows how fast Kia is developing as a brand. The quality, fit and finish are top notch, it rides very well indeed and the boxy shape makes it ideal for young families, empty nesters, small business owners, almost everyone.
Speed Camera Revenue Rise
Governments are addicted to speed camera revenue and Victoria, Australia’s most over-regulated driving state, is calling for more.
Toyota to end manufacturing in 2017
Toyota pulls the plug and declares the end of automobile manufacturing in Australia and something like 44,000 jobs.