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The ‘I Hate Modern Cars Artificial Intelligence’ Rant

I hate modern cars and all their ‘safety’ features. My daughter who also test cars with me calls me a cranky old bastard! Is it just me or do others get frustrated with the artificial intelligence that vehicles have nowadays. They think they know what’s best for you.This is simply a rant and vent against the nanny state we live in. [Read More]

Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
4WD & SUV Guide

Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Review

Launched in 2014 and with a heritage that dates back to 1974 the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Cherokee for true 4WD enthusiasts. Rubicon rated the Trailhawk easily fills the 4WD role at the top of the model lineup. If only there was a diesel version.

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Abarth 595 Competizione
Fiat

Abarth 595 Competizione hardtop Review

The Abarth Competizione 595 is one of those vehicles that isn’t quite what it seems. It has sporty performance, outstanding economy, style and panache, an abundance of internal room for two and aural delight for the enthusiasts. Buyers will love it, it’s not for everyone though, more for the aficionados amongst us. [Read More]

2015 reveal of Toyota HiLux (SR5 double cab pre-production model shown).
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

Preview of 2015 Toyota Hilux 8th Generation

Hilux in all its variants has been the third highest selling vehicle for the last 7years, has topped the monthly sales charts 13 times sold more than 11,500 more than the nearest competitor in 2014 and was the highest selling 4WD for the last 10 years and sold 40,000 units alone in 2014. To say it is important to Toyota Australia is an understatement. [Read More]

2014 Lexus RC 350 F Sport
Lexus

Lexus RC350 and RCF Review

The Lexus coupe range has developed a reputation for being sporty but sensible and practical for everyday living, and the RCF and RC350 do not disappoint. The beauty with Lexus is you get all the bells and whistles and luxury trimmings without the hefty price tag [Read More]

2016 Mitsubishi Triton
4WD & SUV Guide

2016 Mitsubishi Triton Launch Review

The Mitsubishi Triton has always been an excellent robust honest ute that performed its duties without fuss. The all new 2016 Mitsubishi Triton is significantly better in some areas and an improvement in all other areas, even price [Read More]

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4WD & SUV Guide

Lexus NX 300h Sport Luxury AWD SUV Review

The Lexus NX300h is best suited as an around town AWD SUV. It is here that the hybrid engine works best . As good as the NX300h is, and it is very good around town, buyers will buy this because it is a Lexus and have many years of fuss free motoring from it.
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