SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales
Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.
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Luxurious little Rangie plugs in to the cool kids club
Land Rover was one of the first makers to release a EV model, but six years on the updated Range Rover Evoque has only made modest progress.
Audi’s fire-breathing family mover is full-on fun
Audi's SQ7 has something to please everyone in the family, even if there are six or seven of them - and it will get you anywhere fast.
Seltos ready to blossom out of big sibling’s shadow
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Subtle changes only for spunky drop-top MX-5
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Trusty Audi oil-burner goes the distance, on the cheap
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Genesis sets a cracking pace as it gets fully charged
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Toyota hasn’t got cross, it’s got even, with a Corolla
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Mercedes throws down the EV gauntlet to long-time rival
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Punchy hatch falls far from the Corolla tree
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Santa Fe flexes new set of muscles to go the distance
In the same week Hyundai pulled the covers off an all-new model due next year, the outgoing Santa Fe proved it has plenty of life left yet.
Big limo Beemer designed to leave a smaller footprint
The biggest saloon in BMW's stable comes with the option of an all-electric power plant and a truckload of technology.
Latest model makeover shows Nissan is on the right path
It's been on the Australian market for almost 30 years but the Nissan Pathfinder is just starting to show its true colours.
Porsche’s updated baby soft-roader still fits to a T
Porsche continues its never-ending quest to build a car for every buyer, this time with the new Macan T soft-roader.
BMW’s new baby soft-roader has all the basics covered
BMW's new baby SUV has taken a couple of big steps forward, even with the basic model.
Hyundai’s electric flagship recharges trophy cabinet
Having dominated car awards with its electric Ioniq5, Hyundai's Ioniq6 is now flying the company flag.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Only the Americans could upside a Gladiator this big
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New Outback gives Subaru lovers more reason to explore
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
New-look hybrid X-Trail fuels the electric car market
Nissan has joined the list of hybrid-powered with its classy new X-Trail, but the unique drive system is not best practice in this competitive market.
Posh soft-roader downsizes but still packs a punch
Japanese luxury brand Lexus has surprised by dumping traditional power and switching to smaller, four-cylinder engines in its new, fifth-generation SUV.
Nissan’s little SUV still punching above its weight
Nissan is upgrading almost its entire SUV fleet in the space of a few months - and the baby Qashqai suggests there's plenty more to come.
Pajero with strong heritage could use some spice
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Porsche takes a taste of the track to the streets
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Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales
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Brightest light of this Disco might be under the bonnet
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What’s in a name? Here’s a hybrid from Haval
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Baby Beemer SUV not such a small contender
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S stands for so much more in mid-range Macan
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Queensland considers third-party car insurance reform
Queensland is looking at a shake-up of the state's compulsory third-party car insurance scheme amid concerns over premium competition and insurer profitability.
Volvo keeping pace with electric commitment
Volvo's determination to be first among equals for EV buyers is reflected in the quality of its second all-electric model, the C40.