Car news, reviews & advice

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).

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.

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.

Toyota pulls the plug and declares the end of automobile manufacturing in Australia and something like 44,000 jobs.

Citroen Australia has announced the all-new Grand C4 Picasso, which goes on sale nationally on March 1, 2014 will list from $43,990 (+ORC).

Renault Australia has announced it will soon introduce GT versions of the Clio for customers who want the look, but don’t need the performance.