The Toyota Corolla has all but sewn up Australia’s 2013 sales crown, edging further ahead of the Mazda 3 with just two months of the year remaining. The Corolla was again the country’s top-selling car in October, beating the ...
The Hyundai ix35 small SUV has been given a mid-life refresh that includes updated petrol engines, revised suspension tuning and small price increases for most models. A $26,990 starting price continues for the base model ix35 Active 2WD, ...
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Lexus has teased a new concept car due to premiere at next month’s Frankfurt motor show, with expectation leaning towards it being the forthcoming NX compact SUV. Attached to a brief release, the single teaser image shows very ...
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The Volkswagen Tiguan 118TSI is now available with the option of an automatic transmission. Previously offered exclusively as a six-speed manual for $28,490, Volkswagen Australia has introduced a six-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic option ...
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British luxury carmaker Jaguar is planning to launch three new entry-level, affordable car models by the second half of 2015, which would be built using aluminum. The new models will include an XS compact saloon and its wagon variant, in ...
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The Toyota Corolla has taken a narrow lead over the Mazda 3 in the race for the 2013 sales crown after another strong month in May. The Corolla turned a 242-unit deficit into a 369-unit lead last month on the back of 3640 sales, easily ...
We just finished testing the redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium, and the overall test score for the popular small SUV shows it did not disappoint. In fact, it outscored the previous Forester 2.5X Premium by eight points. But, is ...
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Small SUVs are one of the hottest vehicle categories. Their good fuel economy, easy access, all-weather traction, and plenty of passenger and cargo space make them an appealing choice for many car buyers. In this crowded segment, it can be ...
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A new small SUV champion has been named: the 2014 Subaru Forester. This redesigned model earned an impressive road-test score of 88 points (out of 100 possible), besting last-year's model by eight points and trouncing the previous leader, ...
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Memorial Day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans will be hitting the road for a family trip. The roads will be crowded and you should expect lines at gas stations. A car bred for long-haul driving, with bladder-bursting ...
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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 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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We've just completed our test of the 2013 Toyota RAV4, and this redesigned small SUV did well. But before you rush to the dealer to buy it, consider whether a used model is a better option. The most noticeable change in the redesign is ...
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Mercedes-Benz continues to explore bringing its prestige cachet down to smaller, more affordable vehicles with the GLA small SUV concept. Introduced at the Shanghai motor show, the GLA demonstrates how an SUV could be spun off the ...
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Iconic British brand, and now Chinese-owned MG has relaunched in Australia with the MG 6 small sedan and liftback. Priced from $22,990 plus on-road costs, the MG 6 gets a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 118kW of ...