Almost 8 million Australians don’t know how to change a flat tyre, according to a new survey. The Finder survey of more than 1000 respondents showed that one in three Australians don’t have the vital roadside repair skill. The worst offenders state-wise were NSW residents as only 57 per centContinue Reading
A number of reasonably priced electric runabouts have arrived this year, delivering more choice for buyers looking to make the switch to EVs. The GWM Ora stands out from the crowd with its retro styling and eye-catching paint choices. VALUE The Ora range starts at about $42,500 drive-away for theContinue Reading
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the team behind the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen will be blushing. There’s more than a hint of Geländewagen to the GWM Tank 300, a military-chic four-wheel-drive that combines butch looks with off-road prowess for little more than one tenth of the Mercedes’ price. CostContinue Reading
Good things happen when you strap a turbo to Australia’s cheapest car. VALUE The cheapest new car in Australia is a manual Kia Picanto priced from $18,890 drive-away. Folks with an extra $4000 to spend can get hold of what is arguably the cheapest performance car in Australia, the turbochargedContinue 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
Familiar surroundings don’t match the silent film playing through the windscreen of Audi’s RS e-tron GT. A carbon fibre dash, flat-bottomed steering wheel, honeycomb quilted sports seats and wide-screen digital dash represent home territory for Audi’s fastest cars. As do the unflappable all-wheel-drive traction and ferocious acceleration. But mountain scenesContinue Reading