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2017 Corolla ZR Sedan Review | Safer, Better Looking, But Falling Behind The Small Car Class

For the 2017 model year the Corolla sedan range has been updated with added safety technology and a fresh face, bringing...

Feb 16, 2017 (4 days ago)

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2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo Launch Review | A Road-Ready King Of The Mountain

Nismo may not be a household name just yet, but automotive enthusiasts will be familiar with Nissan’s in-house hot...

Feb 13, 2017 (6 days ago)

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2017 BMW i3 94Ah REx Review | Giving Electric Mobility A Fighting Long-Range Chance

Without the support of government incentives and widespread charging infrastructure, electric vehicles have failed to ig...

Feb 13, 2017 (6 days ago)

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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Track Preview | Italian Flair To Tackle Germany’s Best Performance Sedans

Germany has had a small section of the performance sedan market to itself for quite some time, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia...

Feb 13, 2017 (6 days ago)

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2017 BMW 740e Australian Preview Drive | High End Luxury With A Social Conscience

BMW remains committed to expanding its range of low emission offerings in Australia. As well as BMW i branded models, th...

Feb 13, 2017 (6 days ago)

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2017 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman All4 Australian Preview Drive | Fast And Fun Meets Practical And Secure

Once exclusive to Mini’s SUV range, all wheel drive is now expanding across the Mini lineup, with the rorty John C...

Feb 13, 2017 (6 days ago)

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2017 Isuzu D-Max First Drive Review | New Face, New Engine, Same Rugged Core

Although the Isuzu D-Max and Holden Colorado may have originally shared a common genesis, now that both have had their r...

Feb 10, 2017 (9 days ago)

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2017 Peugeot 208 GT-Line Review - City Car Loses Out With Its Value Equation

Activewear donned for a short stroll is the human dresscode equivalent for the way sports styling accessories have been ...

Feb 9, 2017 (10 days ago)

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2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Review - Base SUV Misses the Mark

Clever business decisions have clearly been made with the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Prestige. Firstly, the F-Pace name a...

Feb 9, 2017 (10 days ago)

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2017 Mazda BT-50 XTR 4x4 Dual Cab Review | Workhorse Feel With Family Appeal

When the current generation Mazda BT-50 first debuted in 2011 it stirred controversy for its softer styling, abandoning ...

Feb 9, 2017 (10 days ago)

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2017 Nissan GT-R Premium Luxury Review | Updated, New Model Range And More Power - Still The One

Nissan GT-R. Just mention the name and you have the attention of performance car enthusiasts. The 2017 Model Year u...

Feb 9, 2017 (10 days ago)

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2017 HSV GTSR W1 Track Preview | Face-To-Face With HSV’s Most Epic Model Yet

Welcome to the HSV GTSR W1. Set to become the last production car based on the Australian-produced Holden Commodore and ...

Feb 1, 2017 (18 days ago)

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2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo Automatic Review | As Fun As It Is Sensible

Hyundai's Elantra might not be the most evocative nameplate on the Australian motoring landscape, but with the ...

Jan 30, 2017 (20 days ago)

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2016 Citroen C4 Cactus Review | Head-Turning And Practical

Citroen's innovative C4 Cactus small SUV tackles the tough life of cars based in the city. With unorthodox style, lo...

Jan 30, 2017 (20 days ago)

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2017 Toyota 86 GT REVIEW - Minor Updates for Toyota's Driver-Focused Coupe

Five years following its release and the 2017 Toyota 86 GT continues to stand out like nothing else from the Japanese br...

Jan 30, 2017 (20 days ago)

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2017 Peugeot 308 Allure REVIEW - New Powertrain Highlights Enticing VW Golf Rival

Even a stubborn car company executive would admit the 2017 Peugeot 308 Allure is the hatchback the French brand should h...

Jan 30, 2017 (20 days ago)

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2017 Mazda MX-5 RF First Drive Review | A More Mature Freedom Machine

Traditionally, sports car sales follow a set pattern: All-new models tend to ride waves of hype and publicity, recording...

Jan 25, 2017 (25 days ago)

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Top Ute War – Ford Ranger v Volkswagen Amarok V6 Comparison Test

Build a sports car and compromises are accepted in order to deliver top dynamics. Create a ute (or pickup) such as the F...

Jan 24, 2017 (26 days ago)

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2017 Mazda6 Diesel Review | Euro Diesels Beware - Mazda’s Coming For You

Diesel is a bit of a funny old fuel. Sales figures show that its popularity, particularly in passenger cars, is on ...

Jan 19, 2017 (1 month ago)

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2017 Peugeot 308 GTi 270 REVIEW | Peugeot 308 GTi 270 Proves Terrific Euro Hot Hatches Aren’t Exclusive To Germany

Peugeot's 308 GTi 270 confirms what we know from RS-badged Renaults , the French have rekindled their mojo in t...

Jan 17, 2017 (1 month ago)

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