So here you are. You find yourself in need of a conveyance with seven seats and that means either go used or pay for an expensive new car, right? Wrong. For less than $30,000 you can get yourself a brand new car with at least seven seats, considerable space and, […]
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Video: 2017 Volvo S90 Excellence interior is perfect for intercity professionals
Volvo’s new S90 is an absolute tour-de-force when it comes to safety, autonomous technology and an interior that oozes Scandinavian luxury and simplicity. Our recent review of the S90 D5 labelled it as “blissfully bare and peaceful, decorated with a fine, high-quality set of fixtures,” with “boundless legroom” for rear […]
Editorial: Would you buy a $5000 new car?
Australia is an advanced western nation, with high expectations of what a modern new car is. Even the most basic cars in Australia are available with six airbags, stability control, at least a four-star ANCAP rating, Bluetooth, power windows, power steering and keyless entry, carpets and full instrumentation. Some even […]
For Sale: Strangely appealing original 1982 Honda Accord
Finding a showroom-fresh classic car has become an arduous and expensive affair, with the most desirable and well-kept examples asking ridiculous six-figure prices and requiring a hermetically-sealed enclosure and an angry security guard keeping watch 24/7. Luckily, there are some surprisingly cheap examples, if you are prepared to compromise on […]
Top 10 best small cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Small cars have become the new default non-SUV for Australian purchasers. These days they have a depth of engineering that results from a staggering amount of competition. Safety, driving dynamics and creature comforts are generally top-notch in premium and non-premium small-medium cars alike. There has been plenty of renewals, with […]
2017 Nissan Datsun Nationals – highlights (mega gallery)
Classics cars are getting rarer and rarer, but it seems there is still plenty of enthusiasm around to support them. As highlighted by 2017 Nissan Datsun Nationals, which took place around Sydney over the weekend. The three-day event started in Penrith at the International Regatta Centre on Saturday, with registration […]
Editorial: Can the manual transmission be saved?
To the most unwavering of automotive purists, the clean-revving aural symphony of a atmospherically-fed engine and the level of involvement required for a H-pattern manual gearbox is the only way to enjoy a car. And both of these things are in terminal decline. Can anything be done from a consumer […]
Top 10 electric cars coming to Australia between 2018-2020
The future that we didn’t expect ten years ago is now. The proliferation of electric cars such as the Tesla Model S has sent shock waves through the auto industry, and there is barely a carmaker out there that doesn’t have plans to produce an electric car in the near […]