Introduction – Kia EV6 Not so many years ago, Wheels Magazine was the only publication awarding (or not at all in some years) a Car of the Year. We, the motoring press, even use COTY to understand the terminology. It’s become the Aussie venacular. Fast forward and it seems that every publication (mostly online) are […]
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Get off road and dirty in the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior Nissan came late to the party that is the hot ute market. But that lateness provided Nissan and partner Premcar with the opportunity to get the Navara just right, at least from a performance standing. The Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior (mouthful isn’t it)
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We’re back with the 2022 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season and first up it’s the Bahrain Grand Prix Race 1 of the 2022 Formula 1 season is the Bahrain Grand Prix and the promises of pre-season testing lived up to the expectations. 2021 champion Max Verstappen and co-driver Sergio Perez failed to finish and the
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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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Arguably the most ‘modern’ car design released onto the Australian market in 2021 is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 So perhaps you’re thinking that I’m some sort of car expert? Well, after 43 years in the auto industry as a salesman, manager and owner of dealerships, I think I am. The Car Guy and associated companies
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If you’re looking for an affordable medium sized SUV, you really need to test drive the Haval H6 Lux. So perhaps you’re thinking that I’m some sort of car expert? Well, after 43 years in the auto industry as a salesman, manager and owner of dealerships, I think I am. The Car Guy and associated
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I didn’t really know what to expect when I picked up the GWM Cannon L Dual Cab but here’s why you should consider it I’ve driven Great Wall Utes and SUV’s from the time they launched in Australia. Cheap and cheerful normally applies to lower quality cars whether they’re new or used. However, they’re still
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Over the last many years, I’ve represented customers in actions against Ford Motor Company of Australia. Faulty transmissions in their Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus models have caused unforgivable angst for owners. And the attitude of Ford in Australia towards these claims has been deplorable And as someone who worked for a Ford dealership for
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When they dropped the mid-screen rear spoiler from the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, they took away some of the objections potential buyers had. That was one of my first issues when the Eclipse Cross launched in Australia a number of years ago. More of a Sportback style, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross slotted in between the ASX and
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If you’ve been driving around in a small car (think Hyundai i30) or even a medium SUV ( Hyundai Tucson) then jumping into a Hyundai Staria will be a big shock At least that’s been my experience in the week with the new Hyundai people-mover. Hyundai loaned me a new Staria – Highlander, Diesel, AWD
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