Car Reviews
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2024 Toyota Kluger GXL 2.4 Turbo review (video)
The ‘SUV large below $80k’ segment in Australia has increased in popularity by 12.1 per cent so far this year (through April, according to VFACTS figures). Go-anywhere, separate chassis entrants such as the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota’s own…
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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor review (video)
As a driving enthusiast, it’s hard not to be excited about the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. With its macho, run-over-everything styling, fight-jet interior, and cracking powertrain, the latest iteration delivers an exhilarating driving experience both on and off the beaten…
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2024 Cupra Leon VZ review (video)
Are you in the market for a zippy, sophisticated small hatch, but find traditional hot hatches too expensive or vigorous for everyday use? If so, you must take the 2024 Cupra Leon VZ for a spin. It may have the…
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2024 MG ZST Essence review (video)
In a market segment crowded with contenders vying for the attention of budget-conscious consumers, the 2024 MG ZST Essence is one of the prominent players. The ZS currently commands an impressive 15.7% segment share in Australia to the end of…
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2024 Audi RS 6 Avant Performance review (video)
If there’s one thing Audi excels at, it’s blending blistering performance with everyday usability. Enter the 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant Performance; the latest manifestation of Audi’s relentless pursuit in building the ultimate performance wagon. With its sleek and muscular…
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2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 review (video)
As an automotive journalist, one often has to keep in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which is an increasingly difficult task with some of BMW’s recent, questionable design choices. All of that was forgotten when…
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2024 Nissan Juke ST-L review
It’s the light SUV with a bold and youthful edge. The second-generation Nissan Juke was refreshed in 2023 with design and aerodynamic changes and an updated feature list. Since the mid-life refresh, VFACTS figures show the Nissan Juke is enjoying…
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2024 Mazda CX-30 Touring SP AWD review (video)
The Mazda CX-30 has powered through 2024, with 3858 units shifted through April compared with 3770 during the same four-month period last year. Impressively, this places it a close sixth in the ‘SUV small below $45k’ segment in VFACTS, behind…
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2024 Polestar 2 review (video)
The 2024 Polestar 2 looks like a smart, handsome EV that appears to be equipped with just the right amount of tech presented in a fashion that doesn’t make it feel – or look – like a spaceship. Can the…