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Toyota New Zealand is stepping back to go forward
Toyota New Zealand is importing ‘used’ Prius PHEVs from Japan… and they’re selling like hot cakes says our man from across the ditch.
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.
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.
Hankook Tyre launches Laufenn, budget tyre line
Laufenn, another value-based tyre brand, and a subsidiary of Hankook, is now on-sale in Australia…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
2016 HAVAL H9 review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 HAVAL H9 review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.