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
This is the sort of car Subaru fans adore – a practical family wagon with the turbocharged heart of a WRX. The brand has a lot of history in this area, with models such as the Liberty RS and GT, as well as the high-riding Forester GT and XT machinesContinue 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
Mitsubishi will take the fight to Toyota and Ford with a new Triton in February. The heavily revised model brings new looks along with a more powerful engine and fresh technology. It’s a much needed change for the Triton, which has slipped down the sales charts in recent years, overtakenContinue Reading
Mazda has given its family-sized CX-8 a facelift. Pitched as a “just right” solution for families who have outgrown the CX-5 but aren’t ready for bigger car, this seven-seater blends the relatively narrow width of Mazda’s best-selling crossover with the stretched wheelbase of the full-sized CX-9. New-look bumpers and headlightsContinue 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