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2021 Hyundai Kona Review
Our independent 2021 Hyundai Kona review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Hyundai is in the midst of a new product onslaught. It began in 2020 with the arrival of the new i30 Sedan, Santa Fe and Palisade and this year will bring more, including the new Tucson updated […]
New Ford F-150 Raptor jumps out
Ford makes the F-150 Raptor even more extreme. Ford’s next-gen F-150 Raptor has been unveiled, the desert-busting father to the Ranger Raptor. While similar in appearance to the second-generation model, it houses plenty of upgrades that better its ability to hop across bush, rocks or sand. Under the bonnet is a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6. […]
Lions to dragons: Chinese cars surge as no Holdens sold
Holden sales hit zero and Chinese manufactured cars overtook German in a bonza January new car sales boost. New car sales are surging across the board with Aussies purchasing more cars last month than in many recent Januaries. But things have changed significantly in just a few years according to Vfacts data. Released today, Vfacts […]
2021 Mazda CX-9 Review
Our independent 2021 Mazda CX-9 review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Mazda Australia has updated its CX-9 SUV for 2021, introducing three new models for its flagship family favourite. Headlining the changes is a new range-topper, the all-wheel drive Mazda CX-9 Azami LE which introduces a Captain’s Seat […]
New SsangYong Musso facelift sneak peek
Leaked images of the new SsangYong Musso have surfaced on the internet. SsangYong’s heavily facelifted Musso has been spotted, reported on by Korean YouTube commentator Mocar. Badged as the Khan ute in its home country as seen in the images, the ute is badged as Musso locally, a nameplate that first went on sale here […]
2022 Nissan Pathfinder teased just before full unveil
Nissan’s new seven-seat SUV contender is ready to be fully unveiled. Nissan will soon reveal the next-generation Pathfinder, the follow-up to a model that is certainly getting along. And without a doubt, this new model looks set to significantly upgrade the stakes in its favour with a drastically restyled look and the latest technology. From […]