Alfa Romeo is hoping to carve itself a slice of the booming small SUV segment with its new Tonale, the third model in the Italian luxury brand’s line-up. Pricing for the new five-seater starts at about $56,000, making it the most affordable Alfa Romeo and putting the distinctively styled newcomerContinue Reading
The BMW 3 Series has always been regarded as the most driver focused of the entry-level luxury sedans, we sample the cheapest version to find out if it lives up to its reputation. VALUE As with its main German rivals, BMW has been increasing steadily increasing prices. The 3 SeriesContinue Reading
Toyota’s Corolla Cross expands the brand’s already comprehensive range of softroaders, slotting in neatly between the larger and more expensive RAV4 and the pint-sized Yaris Cross. VALUE Recent price rises have diluted the value-for-money equation for the Corolla Cross, which is more expensive than a RAV4 was a few yearsContinue Reading
Previously known for basic machines with rock-bottom prices, the brand hopes to attract cashed-up customers with eye-catching looks and generous equipment lists. The new Chery Omoda 5 is a world away from the stripped-out hatchbacks once offered by the brand for $9990 drive-away. Priced from around $32,000 drive-away in standardContinue Reading
Honda’s has added petrol-electric power to its Civic hatchback bring Toyota Corolla-rivalling fuel economy in a premium package. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Civic Hybrid. VALUE There’s no escaping the fact that the Honda Civic hybrid is expensive compared to its traditional hatchback rivals. It’s roughlyContinue Reading
Cashed-up Aussies think nothing of dropping $60,000+ on Japanese dual cab utes but can a Chinese alternative offer similar for less? VALUE Demand’s high, supply’s short and prices have surged in dual cab ute world. There’s a vacuum for more affordable alternatives, and GWM’s slid its Cannon into the voidContinue Reading
Ford is plugging the gap between its petrol cars and electric vehicles by offering a plug-in hybrid version of its mid-size Escape SUV. We take a deeper look to find out what it’s all about. VALUE It took a while to get here but Ford finally has a plug-in hybridContinue Reading