The newest NSW senator, Dave Sharma, has accused the Greens of “turning a blind eye to anti-Semitism”. Mr Sharma, former Wentworth MP and former ambassador to Israel, will return to parliament as a senator, after a surprise win at the Liberal Party preselection on Sunday. Mr Sharma has been aContinue Reading
Affordable seven-seat SUVs are getting harder to come by after Mazda dumped its CX-9 and CX-8 but Toyota’s Kluger is one of the more appealing options. Here’s everything you need to know about the Toyota Kluger. VALUE Toyota’s Kluger range kicks off at about $56,500 drive-away for the two-wheel driveContinue Reading
Australian buyers are ditching hatchbacks and turning to small SUVs in record numbers. Volkswagen is cashing in on the trend with the T-Cross, a high-riding version of the Polo. VALUE The T-Cross is the cheapest SUV in Volkswagen’s local line-up. There are two variants to choose from: the Life, whichContinue Reading
Sharper style, roomier, safer and smarter, but does the all-new pricier Hyundai Kona cut it as a small family SUV? We sample the entry-level petrol model. FIRST IMPRESSIONS IAIN: I’m face-to-face with the new Hyundai Kona and all I’m seeing is Robocop. JULES: Snap out of the 80s. It’s suchContinue Reading
Up until recently, if you were looking for a hybrid family SUV, Toyota was your only option. But that has changed this year as key rivals have embraced petrol-electric technology. We test its seven-seat Kluger SUVs to find out if it’s still the right choice for a family seeking frugalContinue Reading
With demand almost as shocking as its price tag, the plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento is a pricey but desirable family SUV. Here are five things you should know. It could be the perfect family all-rounder Let’s set aside the chunky $81,080 price a sec. Speaking as a parent, the seven-seatContinue Reading
The Volkswagen Golf has been the benchmark small car for years, combining tech, excellent driving dynamics and stylish good looks. We test the latest version to see if it lives up to its reputation. VALUE The Golf line-up starts at about $40,800 drive-away and rises to $44,490 for the R-LineContinue Reading
Utes a big business in Australia, but despite being mechanically identical to the popular selling Isuzu D-Max, Mazda’s BT-50 doesn’t sell as strongly. VALUE The previous Mazda BT-50 was developed with Ford but this time the Japanese brand has used Isuzu’s dependable ute platform, sharing most mechanical elements such asContinue Reading
Volkswagen’s two cheapest Amaroks have landed in showrooms and are ready to be put to work. The German brand has boosted its range with the base Core and Life versions joining the more expensive Style, PanAmericana and Adventura in its rugged ute line-up. Co-developed with the Ford Ranger, the AmarokContinue Reading
Terrifying footage has captured the moment a car and truck collide, sending the smaller vehicle hurtling across a major highway. Video shared by Dashcam Owners Australia this week stated said the collision occurred on the Bruce Hwy coming into Brisbane. The major highway stretches from Brisbane to Cairns in theContinue Reading