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Skoda Octavia RS 230 on-sale in Australia from $41,490+ORC
The limited-edition Skoda Octavia RS 230 is on-sale in Australia now from $41,490+ORC and is available in both sedan and wagon variants.
Range Rover Sport goes skiing in Switzerland… sort of
In its latest stunt, Land Rover has driven a Range Rover Sport down the legendary downhill ski run at Mürren in Switzerland. Why? Because.
What is cruise control and how does it work?
Just about every single new car is fitted with cruise control or its clever new brother, active cruise control, so what is it and how does it work?
NSW Police get a BMW i8 plug-on hybrid…
The NSW Police in Rose Bay have taken delivery of a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid for “community engagement” duties.
2017 Holden Astra scores 5 star ANCAP rating
The 2017 Holden Astra is being launched in Australia this week with ANCAP awarding it a five-star rating based on EuroNCAP testing.
Volkswagen claims its defeat device complies with European law
Volkswagen has claimed the defeat device that’s caused it so much drama around the world, particularly in the US, doesn’t break European laws.