February 21, 2024

‘V-Active’ tag for Hilux 48 volt here?

February 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman

The mild hybrid system coming to Toyota’s one-tonne ute has a fancy descriptive … in Australia.

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August 4, 2026

Electric surge for car registrations

August 4, 2026

July delivered a lift in battery-involved vehicles.

August 4, 2026

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July 29, 2026

Honda Super-ONE first drive: Start of a new baby boom?

July 29, 2026

Cleverly packaged, hugely characterful and aching to be seen in all the right places. Is there any challenge beyond this wee marvel? Erm, maybe …

July 29, 2026

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July 30, 2026

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy road test review: Biggest box development

July 30, 2026

The largest serving has become even more generous, yet also cuts down on calories.

July 30, 2026

July 22, 2026

Skoda Enyaq RS roadtest review: Mean ’n green

July 22, 2026

The first electric car to achieve the Czech make’s vaunted performance badge is certainly hot - but will the price cool desire?

July 22, 2026

July 9, 2026

BMW i4 eDrive40 road test review: Last but not least

July 9, 2026

Munich’s first all-electric compact executive model will next year bow out to the ‘Neue Klasse’ i3. The final edition of the i4 is set to leave with head held high.

July 9, 2026