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Fifty years ago, Skoda presented a hot little number in the 110 R coupe. Of all the European automotive marques that have attempted to crack the Australian market in the new millennium, Skoda’s arguably been the only one to make a real success of it. Given the fact they’re fairly prodigious on Aussie roads now, […]

Our independent 2020 Genesis G80 review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. When you start a new business it’s important to do the basics well. So, for example, if you open a bakery you need to get proficient at baking a good chocolate cake if you’re going to win […]

Toyota’s rally-bred hot hatch sold out, for now. Toyota’s piping-hot GR Yaris has not even landed in Australia yet and orders have been filled. The Japanese company today announced that all 1100 orders for the 200kW little monster have been spoken for. Specifically, 1000 orders were taken at the special introductory $39,950 driveaway price, and […]

Subaru’s second-generation BRZ sports coupe has been revealed ahead of its launch next year. New styling and changes underneath are part of updates for the Subaru BRZ in its second-generation, a car developed alongside Toyota’s new GR 86 update – a car we’re yet to see. Slightly longer than before, the BRZ has grown, though […]

Our independent 2021 MG ZS EV review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. One of the great joys of being in this job is laughing at people who say they really want to buy an EV but just can’t justify spending eighty-odd grand on a Tesla. I always tell […]

Ex-Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn explains how he hid in a music speaker case to escape charges in Japan. Carlos Ghosn continues to claim innocence against charges brought against him by former Nissan executives and has now detailed exactly how he fled Japan. “There’s a good phrase in English that says, ‘When you’re living […]