German automobile giant BMW is prone to remind us that the X1, when introduced, did not have a spot in the market, so the company created one, the premium compact sports activity vehicle segment. Now, despite dominating the class since, the X1 has been given a mid-life makeover adding even More
Holden has added many high-tech items, as well as other features to its soon to be launched VF ute, yet has reduced the recommended retail prices by as much as $5500, with price cuts across the complete range. The new ute range begins with the 3.6-litre V6 automatic at just More
Mercedes-Benz has given its E-Class a facelift together with a combination of price reductions and extra equipment additions that combine to improve their value, according to Benz, from $7000 to $23,000 depending on the model. Earlier this year we were able to preview the coupe and cabriolet versions of the More
Holden Captiva is a medium-large SUV that has a lot of Australian input in its design and engineering teams. Holden Captiva is available in two slightly different body styles, with the MaXX having a sporty look and five seats, while the other body type can be purchased as a five- More
The ninth generation Honda Accord has been introduced to Australia’s motoring media at a special event in Auckland, New Zealand. Our Kiwi neighbours received the car a month ahead of Australia and Honda was keen to let us test the new car on some of the world’s best driving roads. More
Following secret information on the new VF Commodore being leaked, probably after a harbour cruise for Holden dealers hosted by the company’s chairman Mike Devereux, Holden has put out a press release on the vehicle. Detailing major price cuts, backed up by increased levels of equipment, the release gives a More
In years gone by it was common to sell hatchbacks for lower prices than their sedan brothers. That was in an effort to lift the image of sedans by marketing them as larger vehicles with a conservative air. Later, life became simpler and hatches and sedans had identical numbers on More
Peugeot has given its head-turning RCZ coupe a facelift, an equipment upgrade and, purely from a selfish point of view, the opportunity for us to take this delightful little car for a drive on both the open road and the racetrack. Adopting the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” More
The latest Nissan Patrol was slated mainly for the Arab Emirates and the USA, but with the addition of right-hand drive, has made its way to Australia as well. Aimed at those looking for a luxurious people mover, but who may take it off-road from time to time it’s available More
With a display of large scale theatre of the kind only Germany can produce we have just witnessed the global unveiling of the all new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Picture this: a giant Airbus A380 passenger jet is in the background, a German ‘Stig’ in an SLS Gullwing is doing doughnuts on More
