Motor
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Kia Rondo: the little people mover that could
The Kia Rondo provides a good mix of people mover practicality and small car convenience, writes David Bonnici Descriptions such as ‘practical’, ‘people-mover’ and ‘compact’…
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Barina CDX has universal appeal
The small hatch segment of the market is up there with SUVs in terms of competition, and the Barina continues to hold its own, thanks…
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WRX delivers cheap thrills
David Bonnici decided to overcome his ‘rice chariot’ snobbery to see what the WRX fun was all about. Being a bit of a performance-car snob who raised…
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Toyota 86 auto is no slouch
Automatic sports cars were always an oxymoron. But things have changed a lot, with smoother transmissions, more gears and the semi-manual shifting through the stick…
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Honda turns up the hybrid heat
With SUVs being all the rage, it’s quite a treat to get behind the wheel of a really nice sedan. The oddly-named Honda Accord Sport…
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Lexus NX 200 is a sleek contender
Lexus has entered the small-to medium SUV market in fabulous style, writes David Bonnici Having spent the previous week in automotive heaven strutting around in…
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There’s a Mazda 3 to suit everyone
The Mazda 3 has long been one of Australia’s top-selling cars, thanks to good looks and build quality plus a host of variants to suit…
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Tale of three turbos
David Bonnici compares three similarly performing four-cylinder turbo-powered hatches priced about $30,000 Kia Cerato Koup Turbo Engine 2.0 litre, 4cyl turbo Power 150kw Economy 7.7L/100km Price From…
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Nissan QASHQAI is plain wonderful
Quite often the cars I get to test are the top-of-the-range versions and it’s easy to be dazzled by the nice seats and extras and…
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Hilux still lifts above its weight
The Toyota Hilux DC SR5 is more truck than car. It’s big, has a grungy diesel sound, bounces around when empty and turns like the…
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Ford Australia’s post-build transformation underway
The changing of the guard at Ford Australia has begun with production of the right-hand-drive Mustang at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan as part…
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Toyota Yaris ZR: Big features in a small package
When you’re lucky enough to test-drive cars for a job you don’t usually have designs on something like a Toyota Yaris, But there’s something about…
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Used and Reviewed: Audi TT
By Ewan Kennedy The recent introduction of the third generation Audi TT coupe and the imminent arrival of the open-top roadster has created quite a…
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Used and Reviewed: Lexus ES series
Pre-owned Lexus ES300 models offer value in prestige Japanese cars built to a high standard, but at a lower cost, because earlier models were essentially…
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New look Kia Sorento a winner
Kia Sorento has gone ultra stylish in its just-released third generation. Perhaps not a surprise, as Sorrento in Italy has been famed for style…
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