2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport – The Good, The Bad, and…
Reader Martin Dart recently took delivery of his 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport and is going to write regular updates. Here’s what’s happened in the first three weeks of owning his new Cherokee Sport.
More Fiat 500X images leaked
More images of the Fiat 500X have appeared online giving us the best view yet. It makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroen’s fuel-efficient C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept revealed
Citroen has released details of its fuel-efficient C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept and suggests many of its features could make it onto regular C4 models soon.
Maxi-Cosi launches first ISOFIX car seat in Australia
Maxi-Cosi will become Australia’s first infant car seat provider to offer ISOFIX-compatible infant car seats with the launch of its ISOGO range.
Stephen Hung buys 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms
The world’s largest single order of Rolls-Royces has just been placed by Stephen Hung for his Louis XIII hotel in Macau. Two of the vehicles will be the most expensive Phantoms ever.
Fiat 500X official image leaked
An official image of the Fiat 500X has leaked onto the internet ahead of the vehicle’s full reveal at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October.
Renault reveals ultra fuel-efficient EOLAB concept
Renault has released details of its EOLAB concept which features 100 technical innovations to return fuel consumption of just 1.0L/100km, saying a production version will be ready in 10 years.
Jeep launches Wrangler Rubicon X
Jeep has chosen the Australasian Safari (19 September) to debut a limited-edition Wrangler Rubicon X, which the brand says is its toughest factory Wrangler ever.
Hyundai Finance by the numbers
We’ve all heard of buying a TV or fridge and not having to pay a cent until next year, but Hyundai has taken it a step further this month with a no-deposit-no-payment-until-2015 deal on any new Hyundai. The question is, do the figures stack up, and is there a catch? Tony Bosworth investigates.
Nissan Juke Review
Nissan’s range is undergoing a long-awaited refresh. The range of SUVs is possibly the broadest on the market and the funky-looking new Nissan Juke is already turning heads and bringing people into showrooms, reports Paul Murrell.
Kia Rondo First Drive
People movers are miracles of clever packaging, says Paul Murrell and the Kia Rondo is a seven-up wagon no bigger than a Corolla.
New Subaru WRX Leaked Online
The new Subaru WRX will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But a fan site has leaked an image of the new car ahead of the reveal.
Honda FCEV to be unveiled at LA Motor Show
Honda FCEV Concept sketch hints at futuristic and aerodynamic design of next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle launching in 2015.
One last rumble for the Ford Falcon XR8
Late next year sees the Ford Falcon go out in a blaze of glory as the company launches a new V8 model, while in the background the clock ticks down to the end of Falcon production in Australia.
Toyota Prius c First Drive
It’s the cheapest Toyota hybrid and the best to drive, and that makes the Toyota Prius c the first Toyota hybrid you’d actually want to buy. Green really is good, says Isaac Bober.
Jacky Ickx: ‘winning Bathurst for me was important’
Jacky Ickx is one of the all time great racing drivers with 25 podium finishes in F1, six wins at Le Mans, a win in the Dakar Rally in 1983 and, unforgettably, winner in 1977 of Bathurst with Allan Moffat. Paul Murrell caught up with him on his flying visit to Australia for the launch of the new VW Golf GTI.
Volkswagen apologises for poor handling of DSG recall
Volkswagen’s handling of the DSG gearbox and other problems has almost become a case history on how not to handle customer dissatisfaction. It seems they may have learnt a valuable, albeit expensive, lesson. By Paul Murrell John White is the managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia. It’s probably fair to
Volkswagen Golf GTI First Drive
The Volkswagen Golf GTI sets the standard for all other hot hatches and is probably more usable than any of them. Paul Murrell tries the latest version to see if it’s still leader of the pack.