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2017 Kia Sportage Si REVIEW | A Capable Performer That Doesn't Stick Out From the Crowd

When a pragmatic, family-car decision needs to be made, medium SUV models such as the 2017 Kia Sportage Si are increasin...

Dec 1, 2016 (20 hours ago)

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2017 Infiniti Q30 GT 1.6t Review | A Bold Take On The Small Prestige SUV

Established in Australia four years ago (after a false start between 1993 to 1997) Infiniti is slowly building its ...

Nov 30, 2016 (2 days ago)

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2017 Mazda3 Touring Hatch Review | A Down-Sizer’s Dream: Premium But Not Pricey

The Mazda3 range is already known and loved by plenty of Australian new car buyers, and it’s not hard to see why w...

Nov 30, 2016 (2 days ago)

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Nissan X-Trail ST-L REVIEW | Cheap and Cheerful Seats for the Whole Family

Few medium SUVs offer seatbelts for seven, but the 2017 Nissan X-Trail ST-L does and they certainly are cheap seats. ...

Nov 28, 2016 (4 days ago)

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2016 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate REVIEW | Volkswagen's Most Potent Ute

German giant goes after Toyota Hilux SR5 and Ford Ranger Wildtrak customers with new V6 turbodiesel offering. Vehicle...

Nov 24, 2016 (8 days ago)

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2017 BMW 125i REVIEW | BMW's Pint-Sized Hot Hatch Just Misses the Mark

A hot-hatchback that sends power only to the rear wheels is a rare beast these days and should be cheered – yet th...

Nov 23, 2016 (9 days ago)

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Ford Focus RS v Volkswagen Golf R - AWD Hot Hatch Showdown

Genuine game-changers generally come along in broad intervals. With hot hatches, however, the pace of change is thrustin...

Nov 23, 2016 (9 days ago)

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2017 Infiniti Q60 2.0t GT Coupe Review | Stunning Looks And An Appealing Package

Infiniti’s boldest style statement yet has arrived in Australia with the second-generation Q60 coupe. A full range...

Nov 23, 2016 (9 days ago)

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2017 Lexus IS 200t and IS 300h Review | Lexus Luxury Fronts Up With A Fresh Face

Refreshed for the 2017 model year with revised front end styling and a new 10.3-inch infotainment screen, the Lexus...

Nov 22, 2016 (10 days ago)

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2017 Skoda Kodiaq Preview Drive | Set To Become Your Family’s Best Friend

The Skoda Kodiaq could be the car to change perceptions about the brand, thrusting it into the mainstream thanks to...

Nov 19, 2016 (13 days ago)

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2017 Audi A3 and S3 Review | Keeping Audi’s Premium Compact Fresh

Revitalised with a fresh face, new lighting signatures, and revised specifications, the Audi A3 - the best-seller in the...

Nov 16, 2016 (16 days ago)

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2016 BMW M240i Convertible REVIEW | Refreshed Pocket Rocket Drops its Top

Summer is approaching and the 2017 BMW M240i Convertible rather appropriately debuts with an extra sprinkling of spice u...

Nov 15, 2016 (17 days ago)

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2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Review | The Essence Of AMG In A Potent Little Rocket

Don’t be fooled by the stylish and sensible four-door exterior, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is a cold-bloode...

Nov 12, 2016 (20 days ago)

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2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium Review | Power And Comfort In Equal Measure

If you’re in the market for a family car, but have your heart set on an SUV then a medium sedan like the Hyundai S...

Nov 12, 2016 (20 days ago)

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2017 Holden Astra REVIEW | Holden's Most Convincing Small Car in Years

This is the new face of Holden. The Australian-built Cruze compact car has ceased production and Commodore will be go...

Nov 11, 2016 (21 days ago)

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2016 Audi RS7 Performance REVIEW | New Four-Door Coupe Hits Fresh Levels of Performance

Stating the obvious reaches new limits with the Audi RS7 Sportback Performance. The three-year-old RS7 – and it...

Nov 11, 2016 (21 days ago)

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2017 Mini Ray REVIEW |The Cheapest Mini Doesn’t Delete Style

This is the cheapest Mini you can buy, but at $29,000 the Mini Ray is hardly what you'd call an affordable small car...

Nov 10, 2016 (22 days ago)

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2016 Skoda Octavia RS230 REVIEW | More Power for Czech Sedan and Wagon

Skoda has added another quality offering to an already crowded compact performance segment brimming with hair-raising of...

Nov 10, 2016 (22 days ago)

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2017 Renault Koleos Zen 4x2 Review

Australian families are set to play a key role in the global success of Renault's second-generation Koleos. The F...

Nov 9, 2016 (23 days ago)

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2017 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 REVIEW | A New Name And New Engine…Still The One To Beat

Mercedes-Benz has rebadged the SLK roadster as the SLC, reviving a long-lost nameplate to better align it with the ...

Nov 7, 2016 (25 days ago)

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