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June 01, 2017

Astra RS-V: Drive to a smarter future starts here

June 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Astra RS-V: Drive to a smarter future starts here

The Astra is a key product for the ‘new’ Holden that will take a fresh direction once it wraps up as a car constructor in October. There’s a lot to like … but enough to overcome some foibles?

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June 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Astra
May 25, 2017

Audi Q2 1.4: It’s an age thing

May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Audi Q2 1.4: It’s an age thing

Ingolstadt has delivered a baby crossover for stylish hipsters with deep pockets.

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May 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Audi
Q2
May 23, 2017

Abarth 124 Spider: Scorpion’s sting, samurai skills

May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Abarth 124 Spider: Scorpion’s sting, samurai skills

That Italy’s only budget roadster comes out of Japan is actually quite a good thing.

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May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Abarth
Abarth, 124 Spider
May 08, 2017

Ford Escape: More than a new name

May 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Ford Escape: More than a new name

New name, more kit, sharper pricing – is this enough to reinstate Ford’s compact sports utility as a major player?

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May 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Escape
April 29, 2017

S-Cross: Facing up to change for good

April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
S-Cross: Facing up to change for good

The S-Cross has become Suzuki’s start again crossover. We’re impressed by its zesty new attitude, less so by the appearance.

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April 29, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross
April 21, 2017

Rio and Ignis: Clever tikes demand attention

April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Rio and Ignis: Clever tikes demand attention

Two latest offers in the small car sector remind how much bolder and smarter the wee ones have become.

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April 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Kia
Rio, Ignis
April 11, 2017

MX-5 RF: Hard time for nippy favourit

April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
MX-5 RF: Hard time for nippy favourit

Giving the world’s best-selling roadster a retractable solid top will very likely hardens up its appeal to newbies, but will traditionalists find it alluring?

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April 11, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5
April 05, 2017

Triton VRX 4x2: An easy road to travel

April 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Triton VRX 4x2: An easy road to travel

So you want a ute. Question: Does it really have to be four-wheel-drive? This variant makes compelling argument for going without.

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April 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Ttiton
March 30, 2017

Trax LTZ: Hurt by the enemy within

March 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Trax LTZ: Hurt by the enemy within

The updated Trax looks handy in comparison with others of its ilk. But it might struggle to look so good when measured against another like-priced Holden.

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March 30, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Trax
March 27, 2017

Subaru Impreza: King of the sub-$30k club

March 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru Impreza: King of the sub-$30k club

Three months into the year, we’ve tested what will surely be remembered as the best-value sub-$30k car of 2017.

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March 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Impreza
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