Australian tradies on a budget now have another workhorse to consider. GWM (Great Wall Motors) has launched the new cab-chassis version of its Cannon Ute. It is still a five-seater but it ditches the tub tray for a hard-wearing aluminium one that is easier to load and customise. The baseContinue Reading
Hyundai’s new big seven-seat SUV gives environmentally conscious families an option outside extremely expensive all-electric options. Here’s what you need to know about the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. VALUE Hyundai recently added petrol-electric power to its big Santa Fe seven-seat SUV. It’s available in two model grades: Elite and Highlander,Continue Reading
You can buy a lot of fuel for roughly $20,000. That’s the price difference between the petrol Peugeot 308 and the new plug-in hybrid version. The little petrol-electric hatchback is available in one fully-loaded GT Sport grade priced at $64,990 or more than $70,000 on the road. That’s about $5000Continue Reading
Not just in terms of acceleration – though its 3.7 second sprint to 100km/h is suitably brisk – but in how soon you can get hold of one. Order the new Tesla Model Y today and you can expect to take delivery in March or April. That certainly isn’t theContinue Reading
Chery has taken a bold approach in its return to Australia, gunning after established brands with its bold-looking and well-appointed Omoda 5 compact SUV. The brand previously focused on rock-bottom pricing, pitching sparsely-equipped hatchbacks for $9990 drive-away in 2013. A decade on, the new Chery Omoda 5 range starts fromContinue Reading
The maker departed the country in 2015 after being jettisoned by its Australian importer, now the brand is returning and is fully backed by head office in China. Chery is a different proposition this time around. Gone are the sub $10,000 cars that were hallmarks of its first instalment andContinue Reading
Lexus is shaking off its conservative image with the new RX. The big SUV is more visually appealing than before, and dials up the driving experience too. Buyers can choose between four model levels, with a choice of hybrid or petrol-only power. For the first time, Lexus has added aContinue Reading
If you are on the hunt for a big rugged seven-seat SUV on a budget than Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport might be the answer. Here are five things you need to know about the Pajero Sport GLS. THE PRICE IS RIGHT The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS we tested is priced atContinue Reading