Car Reviews
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2023 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye review (video)
Introduced with the mutant wide-body of a 1980s Group B rally car and a promise of blistering performance that could obliterate any of its nearest rivals, the 2023 Toyota GR Yaris is turning out to be one of the most…
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0R review (video)
Subaru’s small SUV offering has been renewed with an all-new model and name – the Crosstrek. It replaces the XV nameplate. VFACTS sales figures for the Crosstrek are already indicating a boost to seven per cent market share in the…
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2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium review
Hyundai continues to push boundaries in the automotive industry. Now, it’s in the commercial van segment with the release of the fancier 2023 Staria Load Premium. It builds on the Staria Load workhorse with a suite of additional standard features…
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2024 MG MG4 XPower review – Australian launch (video)
For some years now, MG’s focus has been on providing affordable transport for the masses, rather than sporting vehicles on which the marque cut its teeth under British stewardship. This approach has paid dividends on the sales charts, but until…
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2023 Kia Carnival S V6 review (video)
There was a time, not so long ago, when the words ‘minivan’ or MPV were synonymous with ‘Tarago’. Those days are long gone and the Tarago has been dead for a while, leaving space for another player to wrest the…
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2023 MG MG5 Vibe review (video)
In the shrinking world of small sedans, MG has jumped into the ring with the introduction of the 2023 MG5. A combination of sleek design, decent technology, and extreme affordability ensure it will make waves in the market, high and…
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2023 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review (video)
With dual-cab ute popularity sky-high, every manufacturer has a ‘halo’ flagship up their sleeve, and you’re looking at Isuzu’s range-topper for the D-Max; the X-Terrain. It packs a hefty list of visual and interior upgrades, making for Isuzu’s ultimate family…
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2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review (video)
2023 sees the Ford Ranger take the crown as the top-selling 4×4 ute. VFACTS 2023 cumulative sales through October has it beating strongholds like the Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max and even the mighty Toyota Hilux. Despite its success, the Ranger…
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2023 Cupra Born review (video)
This might be a new name to some, but make no mistake, the Cupra Born is metaphorically revving up the electric car scene. As Cupra’s first fully electric vehicle, the Born is part of the brand’s journey towards electrified, high-performance…