Welcome to The Dilemma, where psychologist Jacqui Manning offers advice on your ethical questions and moral dilemmas. This week she delves into whether it’s ever OK to leave dog poo on the street. Question: My boyfriend and I share a gorgeous Staffy, Bruce, who we adore, but one issue isContinue Reading
Fiat’s 500 hatchback has developed a cult following over the years, but the Italian maker is testing buyer loyalty with an electric version that comes with a big price tag. Here are five things you need to know about the Fiat 500e. STYLING IS A STRONG POINT This little bambinoContinue 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
Covid, it seems, is the gift that keeps on giving. As we enter our fourth year in its shadow, the car industry is still trying to recover from Covid-related component shortages, factory closures and shipping issues. For Volkswagen’s Tiguan, the pandemic has spawned a new variant, the Monochrome. The MonochromeContinue Reading
Here’s how it stacks up. VALUE The Pathfinder starts at about $59,000 drive-away for the base ST model and stretches all the way to about $87,000 for the new range-topping Ti-L model, which is the car we tested. That’s a bigger asking price than key rivals from Toyota, Mazda andContinue Reading