Has Nissan been copying Toyota’s homework? Possibly, although it has arrived at a different answer to the question of hybrid power. Recognising the RAV4 Hybrid is one of Australia’s best-selling cars, Nissan recently wedged its tricky “e-Power” motor into the popular X-Trail. Initially the tech was only available on theContinue Reading
Fiat needs you to fall in love with its new electric hatchback, because a decision to buy the 500e will be made with the heart, not the head. Cuter than kittens, the nuova bambino has a retro charm that electric rivals cannot touch. Few electric hatchbacks have a familiar faceContinue Reading
Volkswagen’s T-Roc has become one of its most popular models. Roughly one in five VW customers pick the Golf-sized compact SUV, thanks in part to a lack of supply of other models. In response, Volkswagen has created a new entry point to the T-Roc range. Priced from $36,990 drive-away, theContinue Reading
Of the three circa-$40,000 SUVs in Honda showrooms, the new Honda ZR-V is pitched at the youngest audience. Crafted for the postmillennial Generation Z, the ZR-V is designed to appeal to people on the right side of their 30th birthday. The newcomer feels like the work of a focus group.Continue Reading
It even makes economic sense, in a roundabout kind of way. VALUE There is an art – known in some circles as “man maths”– that involves convincing yourself that the more expensive version of a car represents prudent buying. Those man maths appear to add up in the case ofContinue Reading
There are certain times in life when stress is unavoidable – and for many, it peaks during the silly season. But experts have shared a “simple” way to help ease pressures caused by the seemingly never-ending demands of life, stating a road trip can do wonders for improving mental health.Continue Reading