I was watching 60 Minutes Australia last night. The total show was about Autonomous Driving in a Tesla. And the story showed a portion of the number of fatal accidents experienced by Tesla vehicles over the last few years. My observation was that fatalities occured where drivers had ‘switched off’ from observing what was happening […]
Is there a really bad vehicle on the Australian market in 2023? I think not. From those built in Korea, the quality and reliability has improved measurably since the first one was launched here in the early 1990’s Since then the Korean twins, Hyundai and Kia, have kicked a lot of goals – prices have
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Is there a really bad vehicle on the Australian market in 2023? I think not. For those built in Korea, the quality and reliability has improved measurably since the first one was launched here in the early 1990’s Since then the Korean twins, Hyundai and Kia, have kicked a lot of goals – prices have
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The new SONATA spices up midsize sedan segment with sportiest design ever I’m pleased to see that manufacturers are still designing and building sedans, whether in petrol and diesel rather than pure EV. It’s really a contest of East v West. The Europeans are sliding to all EV, with a few exceptions, while the East
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Straight off the back of a week with the Genesis GV60, this time I’m in the Genesis G80 Electrified Sedan. I’m very grateful to the team at Genesis for making these available for me to drive and allow an independent assessment. If you’re in the market for a larger BEV, Genesis G80 is certainly worthy
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Thanks to Hyundai Australia for providing me their range of cars during 2022. And special thanks for this Hyundai Sante Fe Highlander Hybrid over the extended Christmas break. I’m quickly drifting to Hybrid (HEV) and pure electric (BEV) as my preferred cars of choice. Lately, I’ve been in a number of brands which are pursing
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 relieves range anxiety with 614 kilometres per charge The age of electric cars is getting closer to a ‘human’ reality. Hyundai announces the impeding arrival of their Hyundai Ioniq 6 is this release yesterday. But while the ioniq 6 reads very well on paper and looks fantastic, the price (yet to be
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I thoroughly pour through both local and international stories on new car releases, servicability issues and other stuff too. Just yesterday a story came down the pipe from news.com.au by their Iain Curry. It’s about a potential ‘affordable’ small EV coming from Hyundai – Hyundai Casper EV So I’m sharing with you – if you’re
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Hyundai Motor unveils design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with mindful interior design Hyundai’s new entry in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand realizes streamlined aesthetics and functional efficiency under the design theme of Ethical Uniqueness Cocoon-like cabin with comfort features and customizable lighting offers personalized and spacious interior space Single-curved aerodynamic profile and
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The all new Kia Sportage is creating waves I’ve been in this car business for 44 years this year (16/2/1978) and the industry has come a LONG way in that time. Coincidentally I parked the vehicle the subject of this review (new Kia Sportage Gt-Line) next to a 12 year old Hyundai IX35, the forerunner
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