2017 Holden Astra review

Jane Speechley’s first drive 2017 Holden Astra review with performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

SUV sales are booming, so, are they a better buy than either a 4×4 or road-based wagon?

The limited-edition Skoda Octavia RS 230 is on-sale in Australia now from $41,490+ORC and is available in both sedan and wagon variants.

In its latest stunt, Land Rover has driven a Range Rover Sport down the legendary downhill ski run at Mürren in Switzerland. Why? Because.

Just about every single new car is fitted with cruise control or its clever new brother, active cruise control, so what is it and how does it work?

The NSW Police in Rose Bay have taken delivery of a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid for “community engagement” duties.

The 2017 Holden Astra is being launched in Australia this week with ANCAP awarding it a five-star rating based on EuroNCAP testing.

Volkswagen has claimed the defeat device that’s caused it so much drama around the world, particularly in the US, doesn’t break European laws.

Is Australia better seen from a 4WD or a motorhome… What’s more important, travel flexibility or comfort?

If only everyone else out there could drive as well as – obviously – the readers and writers of Practical Motoring, wonders Jane Speechley.

Fines for using mobile phones while driving are on the up, while for p-plate drivers there’s a ban on their use… so why are people still holding on.

With New Zealand’s Government having plugged in the merits of electric cars, how soon before the country powers up?

Australian road deaths are on the rise in 2016 with New South Wales and Victoria leading the increase, according to the latest statistics.

Ford claims its steering assist collision avoidance system will be available on new models from 2018.

Isaac Bober’s 2016 Hyundai Tucson Highlander review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.