2016 Mercedes-Benz E 220 d review 80%
05 Aug 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz E 220 d review

Isaac Bober’s launch-based 2016 Mercedes-Benz E 220 d review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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04 Aug 2016

14,906 Toyota 86 vehicles recalled to fix power steering fault (Update: BRZ too)

Toyota Australia has announced a recall of 14,906 Toyota 86 vehicles to fix a potential issue with loss of power steering.

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03 Aug 2016

Hankook Tyre launches Laufenn, budget tyre line

Laufenn, another value-based tyre brand, and a subsidiary of Hankook, is now on-sale in Australia…

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06 Jul 2016

Which is more fun or more practical: Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 vs Suzuki Swift Sport

This is not about luxury, nor about value. It’s just about hot hatch fun and practicality – Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 vs Suzuki Swift Sport.

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ANCAP Mazda MX-5 pedestrian
07 Jun 2016

New Mazda MX-5 ND scores a 5-star ANCAP rating and best-ever pedestrian rating

Mazda’s fourth-generation MX-5 is the first to score a 5-star safety rating and the highest pedestrian rating for a vehicle tested in Australia…

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Mazda CX-4 spied
08 Apr 2016

2017 Mazda CX-4 leaked online

The 2017 Mazda CX-4 has been leaked online by a Chinese website ahead of its official debut at the Beijing Motor Show in July…

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Toyota Camry Atara SX
11 Mar 2016

Toyota Camry Atara SX review long-term

The Toyota Camry has been Australia’s best-selling medium car for 22 years. Follow our weekly updates on life with the 2016 Toyota Camry Atara SX.

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29 Feb 2016

When should you change gear for maximum acceleration?

Everybody’s got an opinion on when you should shift up for maximum acceleration, but they can’t all be right. Here’s how to change gear for maximum acceleration.

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25 Feb 2016

2016 HAVAL H9 review

Robert Pepper’s 2016 HAVAL H9 review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.

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23 Feb 2016

Reader help: what can replace my Land Rover Discovery?

A reader isn’t sure what else could match his Land Rover Discovery… Ford Everest? We offer some advice.

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24 Jan 2016

A reader is alarmed by the number of SUV reviews on Practical Motoring

We love to hear from our readers, and every so often we answer them via a BLOG. This one is concerned by the number of SUV reviews…

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23 Jan 2016

Why the MX-5’s soft suspension doesn’t matter, and what’s missing in the power debate

The MX-5’s soft suspension makes for a lot of body roll in corners. Some people say this is a bad thing, but those people are wrong.

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Toyota C-HR
16 Jan 2016

Toyota GAZOO Racing to take C-HR to Nürburgring in May

Toyota GAZOO Racing has announced it will take three cars, Lexus RC and RC F as well as a C-HR to the 44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016.

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05 Jan 2016

2016 Toyota Fortuner GX manual review onroad and offroad

Robert Pepper’s 2016 Toyota Fortuner GX manual review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.

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Jaguar XJR takes on Yves Rossy, the Jetman
11 Dec 2015

Jaguar XJR races Jetman in the Dubai desert

Ex-Formula One racer, Martin Brundle, driving a Jaguar XJR went head-to-head with self-proclaimed Jetman Dubai pilot, Yves Rossy…

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