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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]

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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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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4WD & SUV Guide

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Review

What can you say about the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT other than this is what a sports SUV is all about. Prodigious power, luxury interior and true 4WD ability. The SRT just keeps impressing with its balance between power, luxury and price. [Read More]

Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD
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Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD Review

When the Cherokee was launched the diesel was noticeably missing coming later. Well here it is in Cherokee Limited format. The Jeep Cherokee Limited is the top of the range of the AWD versions and the only one that comes in diesel form. [Read More]

2015 Ford Mondeo
Ford

All-New 2015 Ford Mondeo

Ford’s all new 2015 Mondeo leverages innovative driver assist technologies, an advanced chassis structure, and high quality interior to deliver superior comfort and refinement. Looking to the future the Ford Mondeo is the way to go for Ford for family cars. [Read More]