Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 Safety 5 Green 2.5 The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is Australia’s best selling large SUV, but do the numbers prove it’s the best ...
When shopping for a car, you've no doubt compared crash-test ratings. Whether from the government or insurance industry, crash-test scores provide valuable insight into the occupant protection a car provides. But these ratings don't tell ...
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Around 5000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander models have been recalled in Australia for a fault relating to the SUVs’ transmission. The Jeep Grand Cherokee (pictured top) and Jeep Commander (pictured below) models affected ...
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Quality, safety, and value are the top factors for new-car buyers and are certainly not lost on moms looking to buy the right family car. Hitting all these attributes in a vehicle that is also kid friendly can be a challenge, but our ...
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLK mid-size luxury SUV has been given the green light for Australia when it’s released in 2014. CarAdvice reported last week that Mercedes-Benz Australia was not yet committed to the new GLK, with ...
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Holden has announced a net loss of $152.8 million for the 2012/2013 financial year – the second largest in its history – a result it blames predominantly on reduced demand for its Australian-made vehicles. The local ...
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Jaguar has reportedly filed trademark applications for two new model names, Q-Type and XQ, further fuelling speculation it is preparing to launch its first ever SUV. US publication Pistonheads reports the iconic British brand famous for ...
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The new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has arrived in Australia with a starting price under $130,000 and a new AMG variant added to its line-up. The range of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class luxury SUVs now includes the familiar GL350 BlueTec and GL500 ...
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Volvo Australia is offering new vehicle buyers several sweeteners before the end of the financial year including free servicing, fuel and roadside assistance. Dubbed Volvo Freedom, the special offer includes three years free scheduled ...
SUVs remain the most popular car type at ConsumerReports.org. And it is no wonder, with their all-weather, and, for some, all-terrain capabilities; command seating; interior versatility; and towing ability. But with the market overflowing ...
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Diesel engines and SUVs were made for each other. Diesels' scads of low-end pulling power and great fuel efficiency make it a cinch to haul around the weight of an SUV with all-wheel-drive, and these torquey engines make up for the fuel ...
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The 2014 4Runner receives a dramatic make over, giving it the enraged visage of a mouth-breathing Transformers Decepticon, but the update doesn't address the clumsy handling, busy ride, low seating position, and wide 45-foot turning circle. ...
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Parents need to catch up to the safety advances in car seats and learn how to install them correctly, according to a study released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Although all vehicles and car seats made since 2002 ...
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The Toyota Corolla has moved within striking distance of the Mazda 3 at the top of the sales charts after a dominant month in April. The Corolla notched up 3504 sales last month, easily accounting for the Mazda 3, which managed just 2842 ...
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Many new cars boast technology to help drivers avoid a crash, and now a new study finds that one system is a standout in preventing fender benders and injuries on the road. Forward-collision avoidance systems with autonomous braking are ...
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