PSA Peugeot Citroen plans new product blitz, including a ute… and a name change
PSA Peugeot Citroen has outlined plans to launch hybrids, electric vehicles and a one-tonne ute that will drive growth in Peugeot, Citroen and DS through to 2021.
New vehicle sales steady in March… SUVs driving growth
New vehicle sales were down slightly in March 2016 against the same time last year, with passenger cars dropping while SUV sales continue to boom.
Reader Question: I want to replace my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk… or do I?
Should I sell or should I keep? The eternal question, this time a reader has asked about a Jeep Cherokee trailhawk they’re losing confidence in…
Most headlights considered poor quality… study
A study by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found headlights on a third of medium-sized vehicles sold in the US do a ‘poor’ job.
How to run in a new car
When you buy a brand new car with only a handful of kilometres showing on the odometer, you have to go easy on it… Here’s how to run in a car.
2016 Subaru WRX STI review
Isaac Bober’s 2016 Subaru WRX STI review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.
Reader Question: My Kia Sorento can’t tow my Jayco camper… what to do?
When will manufacturers start to issue proper tow ratings? This time the mismatch between ball and towing capacity of the Kia Sorento has a reader asking questions…
6X6 Australia Mazda BT-50 review… beats 4X4
What do you do when you need more carrying capacity than a 4X4? You add an axle and make a 6×6. we review the 6×6 Australia Mazda BT-50. THE RSPCA EXISTS to prevent cruelty to animals, but there’s no such institution for 4X4s. But if such an organisation existed then it
Mazda MX-5 RF retractable hardtop revealed
The Mazda MX-5 RF retractable hardtop has been revealed at the New York Motor Show showing off fastback styling.
Refreshed 2017 Subaru BRZ spied
Following confirmation from Subaru Australia, yesterday, that its refreshed Subaru BRZ would arrive in Australia “sometime this year” images have surfaced online overnight.
A refreshed Subaru BRZ will be here later this year
Following on from Toyota’s announcement the Toyota 86 will be refreshed, Subaru Australia has confirmed the BRZ will also be updated for 2017.
A BRZ-based mid-engined sports car for Subaru… Or mistaken identity?
Despite rumours Subaru is building a mid-engined sports car, an insider has told Practical Motoring it’s just next-generation BRZ development work going on.
Citroen C4 Cactus claims bragging rights as most efficient non-hybrid vehicle on sale in Australia
The Citroen C4 Cactus is on-sale this month and has claimed bragging rights as the country’s most efficient non-hybrid or electric vehicle according to the Government.
2016 HAVAL H9 review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 HAVAL H9 review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.
Reader help: should I buy a 4WD wagon or ute?
4WD utes have come of age, but are they the right choice for everyone? One reader asks if he should choose either a 4WD wagon or ute.
