SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT It’s becoming increasingly difficult to pick the right 4×4 ute for the right job these days, with carmakers getting more and more competitive with their packages. The 2015 Holden Colorado and 2015 Isuzu D-Max are two of the underdogs in the segment. They aren’t the best-sellers […]
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Should you buy a 2015 Peugeot 508 GT Touring? (video)
French cars. They’ve always been interesting, with classy and innovative designs, and often filled with smart technologies. However, they don’t have the best reputation for reliability, and resale for some is not ideal. The 2015 Peugeot 508 GT Touring looks so good though, as far as sleek Euro wagons go. […]
2015 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo series II review (video)
Hyundai has released the series II version of the 2015 Veloster SR Turbo, and introduced a new flagship called the SR Turbo Plus. It features a host of new luxuries, and most importantly, a new dual-clutch transmission option. This is the first time the Korean manufacturer has offered a DCT […]
Lexus IS 300h F Sport track test – can you have fun in a hybrid? (video)
Can you have fun in a hybrid? It’s an answer we’ve always been curious about here at the PD office. So, what better way to find out than by taking the 2015 Lexus IS 300h F Sport to the track. Nobody knows for sure if hybrids will eventually take over […]
2015 Peugeot 308 GT review (video)
Sitting in the very competitive sub-premium small hatch segment, the 2015 Peugeot 308 GT promises sporty credentials without any of the compromises of a fully blown hot hatch. But, is it priced too close to the more athletic rivals? The 308 is already an established quality model in itself, having […]
Should you buy a 2015 Kia Optima Platinum? (video)
If you’re in the market for a luxury four-door coupe but you don’t want to break the bank just to acquire one, the 2015 Kia Optima Platinum could be just the product you’re looking for. This is currently the top-shelf passenger car the brand makes for Australian customers. It is […]
2015 Citroen DS 3 DSport review (video)
For as long as we can remember, the Citroen DS 3 has always been a funky and quite appealing sporty hatch, but it has failed to inspire Australian buyers. During 2014, the local arm sold just 134 examples, which doesn’t compare well to the MINI Cooper (1668), or even the […]
HSV Senator Signature vs Volvo S60 Polestar: track test (video)
SPECS DRIVE VERDICT These two might not seem like the most appropriate vehicles to compare, but they do follow a similar set of values and offer very similar performance. Think of it as a luxury V8-Supercars-for-the-road comparison. The HSV Senator Signature and the Volvo S60 Polestar deliver performance, practicality and […]