An updated BMW Z4 roadster will reach us downunder at about the time the new financial year ticks over. Which may be good news for those who have done all right in the 2012/13 year, because a new entry-level model, the BMW Z4 sDrive18i, will be one of the most More
Holden has introduced an all-new model to its big selling Captiva compact SUV range. The Holden Captiva 5 LTZ comes as standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, leather-appointed trim, eight-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and automatic wipers. Just as importantly, the Captiva LTZ has a new design of More
The Australian dollar continues at a high level and European car sales are stagnant, so yet another manufacturer has cut local prices significantly. The big surprise is that this time it’s sportscar maker Porsche that has taken the action. “Pricing adjustments”, to use the Porsche Australia term, are across its More
Daihatsu Sirion is a well-built Japanese car with an excellent reputation for reliability and low running costs. It wasn’t as successful as big brother Daihatsu Charade. So there are some bargains in Daihatsu Sirions as they are regarded as orphans and have suffered in resale value because of this. Despite More
Just over a year ago, in February 2012, Ford Australia took a toe-in-the-water step by introducing its first Kuga SUV models. The first-generation Kuga was already approaching its fifth birthday in Europe, but Ford’s downunder people knew their Escape SUV was fading in popularity due to its age and outdated More
The modern automobile story of better fuel economy with sparkling performance just keeps being told. Now Honda adds a new chapter to the tale with the Civic Hatch DTi-S diesel. Born of Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology philosophy ‘to balance environmental efficiency with the dynamic performance expected of a Honda’, the More
Volkswagen Golf is a huge player on the world’s motoring scene and has been so for almost 40 years. Total sales over the six Golf generations to date are approaching 30 million. We were amongst 1500 plus journalists invited to the global launch of the all-new Golf 7 in Italy More
The all-new Volvo V40 takes the premium hatchback to a new level. As well as arguably being the most stylish Volvo for many years, it’s undoubtedly the most intelligent and safe car in its segment. Indeed it can show many far more expensive cars a thing or two in these More
Subaru Liberty has been a popular seller in Australia for more than 20 years and has attracted loyal buyers partly because it’s just that little bit different from the mainstream. Not only with its boxer engine and all-wheel drive but also because of its well-earned reputation for toughness and reliability. More
Speak to any motoring journalist and you will find they all love driving the big Porsche Panamera sports hatch. But they have differing opinions on the styling, many hate it, a few like it, but I can’t say I know one who really loves it. Always happy to listen to More
