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How To: Towing
Caravan and trailer towing is more difficult than normal driving, so in this video we quickly show you the tips to start towing safely. Sponsored Remember to take it slow and easy, and make sure you have adjusted your mirrors – you might even consider caravan towing mirrors if the trailer is large. Extra caravan […]
Holden Commodore VT V8 Supercar up for auction
Perkins / Ingall Holden Commodore VT V8 Supercar offered to highest bidder. Australia’s home-grown touring car formula has proved to be a smash-hit across the globe, growing from the ferocious Holden and Ford rivalry which ran for decades. Of all the legends this sport gave us, Larry Perkins is one of the most beloved, and […]
2021 Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition
Our independent 2021 Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Box-office popularity and critical acclaim don’t always align. Sometimes the biggest cinematic hits fall foul of the critics, leaving hearts of the masses and bums on seats to outweigh the minds of a learned few. […]
2021 Kia Carnival pricing announced
New-generation Kia Carnival lands soon with a slight price hike and plenty of new gear. Kia has announced pricing for its new fourth-generation Carnival which will soon be available to drive on Australian roads. The model line-up consists of the same four-tier S, Si, SLi and Platinum trims, though the old petrol V6 engine has […]
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe review
Our independent 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. The car industry loves to brandish something as all-new. So trigger happy are some manufacturers that merely updating the styling or changing a few interior trims constitutes fanfare. However, not Hyundai. While the Santa Fe now […]
2021 Mazda CX-9 range with new models and luxe seating
A number of upgrades and new models will bolster the CX-9 into 2021. Mazda is updating its flagship CX-9 SUV with two new models and captain’s chairs for the luxe Azami LE. There are also equipment upgrades across the lineup. The two new variants are the GT SP and limited-edition 100th Anniversary Special Edition, priced […]