Men are being urged to turn off their car’s heated seats if they want to stay fertile, for fear that the popular feature could increase the temperature of the testes, adversely impacting sperm production. Heated seats are becoming increasingly common in vehicles around the world and are particularly popular. ButContinue Reading

Nissan’s Juke SUV is often overlooked in the small SUV segment. We put it to the test to find out what it’s all about. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nissan Juke. VALUE The Nissan Juke range kicks off at roughly $31,700 drive-away for the ST model andContinue Reading

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

Finding the sweet spot in a complex range isn’t easy. Of the 11 models in the Kia Sportage range, the mid-tier Sportage SX+ delivers many of the features found in the range-topping GT-Line for several thousand dollars less. VALUE The mid-sized Kia Sportage SUV starts from about $37,000 drive-away forContinue Reading

Buyers of the new Audi Q8 e-tron will feel like Christmas has come early. Gifts include six years of free public charging, scheduled servicing and roadside assist, as well as a free, fully installed home charger. The obvious sweeteners are designed to claw back EV market share from arch rivalsContinue Reading

For SUV rejectors, a good wagon’s tough to beat. Peugeot’s 308 GT Premium’s a striking new addition, so we give it the family test. FIRST IMPRESSIONS JULES: Ah, the French have remembered how to design a beautiful car. IAIN: Striking, isn’t it? Peugeot’s current line-up’s delicious, including this 308 wagon.Continue Reading

Subaru’s Outback is rugged, capable, comfy and roomy. It’s just a bit wet lettuce on the power front. A long-established Aussie family favourite it may be, but owners and potential buyers of this large SUV/wagon grumble about deficiencies in the oomph department. Enter the much-requested turbocharged Subaru Outback XT. TheContinue Reading

Hybrid power makes plenty of sense. Refined and efficient, hybrids are greener than petrol or diesel rivals and cheaper than battery-powered alternatives. Yet there aren’t many hybrid options to customers looking for a high-riding SUV – the most popular type of car on the road. Hyundai Australia hoped to introduceContinue Reading