What’s got a one-speed gearbox, makes almost no noise, but generates instant thrust? The Audio e-tron electric vehicle, that’s what. And if this is the future, then sign me up. Now, this is a big, heavy SUV, yet the magic of electric motors and really nicely tuned steering makes it feel very nimble. It actually tracks through corners really well.…
The 3.2-litre five-cylinder Ford Ranger is one of the best utes for towing with its impressive stability, ride quality and performance. But now — on XLT and Wildtrak — you can opt for the Ranger Raptor’s more powerful and torquey four-cylinder Bi-Turbo engine. The question is, can the little four cylinder overtake the big five as the towing hero in…
Well doesn’t it seem like we have been talking about electric vehicles for years but they are finally starting to make their mark here in Australia And here are two cars that are making a bid to become your next family car. The Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf now offer more respectable range and more respectable looks This pair are…
Family size SUV’s are hot right now; European SUV’s even better. So how does the five seat Audi Q5 stack up? Let’s take a look. Audi has long been associated with style and superiority but, as cheaper vehicles close the gap, rightly or wrongly, I find myself expecting more from our prestige friends. With a solid entry price and a…
The Audi Q8 luxury SUV is big, bold, and bristling with technology that is tailor-made for the urban jungle. Even though it’s got four doors, not two, it’s touted as an SUV coupe. And I reckon it looks pretty schmick. As the brand’s first ever coupe-like SUV, this heavy-set machine features a bold new look octagonal front grill, bookended by…
Hyundai says that over the next 10 years, we’ll see more change in the automotive landscape than we’ve seen in the past six decades, and that it’s cars like the Kona Electric that will, ah, lead the charge. Dad jokes aside, the Kona Electric offers the packaging and amenity benefits of the regular Kona SUV with the long-distance, zero emissions…
I do love a car that has a deep heart-warming rumble at idle. This is the updated HSV Chevy Camaro 2SS and the headline numbers are mighty impressive. Much like its nemesis, the Ford Mustang, the Camaro breathes emotion. It’s been a familiar story since this muscle car hit American roads in 1967. Over 50 years and six generations later,…
It’s far too soon to hail the Hyundai IONIQ as the car that triggers a green automotive revolution in Australia but if Australians are going to start shopping electric as a bonafide alternative to orthodox passenger cars, it’s not a bad place to start. In fact the IONIQ isn’t one car, it’s three. A hybrid that runs mostly on petrol.…
It’s over the top. It’s over the edge. And now it’s over here. It’s the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Born and built in the USA but converted to right-hand drive by HSV in Melbourne and now on sale through its national dealer network and one can be yours for just 159,990 bucks. I’m not kidding. Okay so that price has instantly…
Aussie conditions demand tough trucks so we’ve tested our best utes to find out which one is king of the hill. Off-road is where we put the clearance and geometry claims of our 10 4-wheel drive utes to the test. And there were some surprises in the field this year, mostly from newcomer SsangYong. You might look at the Musso’s…