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Baby Fiat big on choice
The Fiat 500 might be a baby car but it's big on model choices. If the original nine versions are not enough, Fiat Australia is adding another - the 1.3 JTD Lounge. It is a luxury-equipped version ... more
Peugeot 308: larger family in mind
The station-wagon market is set for a major shake-up. Despite a tidal wave of SUVs swamping family buyers, Peugeot says the latest 308 wagon -to be called Touring when it arrives in Australia in ... more
Mercedes-Benz A-class: first drive review
Glenn Butler road tests and reviews the new Mercedes-Benz A-class at its international launch. Back in 1997 a moose that didn't exist gave Mercedes-Benz one heck of a publicity headache. The ... more
Nissan Micra ST and Ti: review
Karla Pincott road tests and reviews the Nissan Micra ST and Ti A UK Top Gear host famously reviewed the Nissan Micra while wearing a paper bag over his head. The car in question was an eye-gouging ... more
Blue streaker
Inspiration for the birth of the hippie culture possibly came after a founding member came across a chunky French car. Not the car itself, but the colour.In the mid-1960s, Renault performance tuner ... more
Astra lower cover leakage
I am considering buying a 2006 Holden Astra with only 14,000 km on clock from a dealer. The vehicle inspection has revealed an oil leak in the gearbox - a 'leak at lower cover'. How can I be sure that the problem has been satisfactorily fixed? It's hard to be sure without driving it for a time and ... more
Shuddering Honda Jazz mark two
Regarding the report of transmission problems with the Honda Jazz I can tell you that my 2007 Honda Jazz which developed a shudder when accelerating in low gear. On the recommendation of the Honda dealer the transmission was serviced and the oil was replaced, but there was no improvement. The oil ... more
Ask Smithy Xtra: E10 in Peugeot 306
I rack up many kilometres in my 1998 1.8-litre, 16-valve Peugeot 306 and was wondering if using E10 petrol would harm it in the long run? The recommended fuel for the Pug is 91, regular unleaded, so I don’t see any reason not to use E10. Oil companies claim that E10 has a minimum octane of 94, ... more
Soon you can C4 yourself
Two new petrol engines, currently powering Minis, will drive the next generation of Citroen's unique C4. The quirky but pedestrian-friendly little French car, with its five-star safety rating and ... more
Mazda?s Fear Factor
So popular is the Mazda3 that buyers can wait as long as three months. Indicative of the Mazda3's pronounced effect on the Australian car market is the instant reaction by rival manufacturers.Toyota, ... more
Vibrating steering wheel on Focus
After a small front-to-rear low-speed accident in my 2002 Ford Focus Automatic the radiator was changed and, in another other workshop the timing belt was changed. I now have a vibration of the steering wheel hot or cold, and increases when I slowly turn the steering wheel to the right or to the ... more
Sydney expanding electric car charge stations
A new phase of electric charging is about to hit Sydney. Australia's first public electric vehicle charging station was installed in Derby Place, Glebe last year.It charges a plug-in Prius ... more
Nissan Leaf: review
Paul Gover road tests and reviews the Nissan Leaf with specs, fuel economy and verdict. Of all the electric cars I have driven, the Nissan Leaf is the most complete.It looks like a regular compact ... more
Peugeot 207 Outdoor HDI Touring: review
Paul Pottinger road tests and reviews the Peugeot 207 Outdoor HDI Touring. It's all very well presenting punters with a niche model - vive la difference and all that - "rationale'" French brands more ... more
Saab 9-5 set for renewal
The first all-new Saab since the company's divorce from General Motors is almost ready to go. The 13-year-old 9-5 will be renewed in July in Europe with Saab's first serious SUV crossover, the 9-4X, ... more
Mazda2: Maxxed fun
Compactness, practicality, efficiency and affordability are the requirements of the city car, and there's no lack of autos that deliver. The Mazda2's raging success since its release last September is ... more
Ask Smithy Xtra: Transmission valve on Golf worth fixing?
My 2004 VW Golf has just been diagnosed with a transmission valve body problem, which causes the car to jerk, and I have been told it will cost $4000-plus to have it fixed. No wreckers are interested in buying it, what do you think I should do, get a new car or get it fixed? I would certainly get it ... more
Small cars with big performance
THERE was some hot stuff on the 2006 Australian International Motor Show card we can afford. The question isn’t who 'wants' to be a racing car driver, but who doesn’t?Let’s put aside ... more
Ford Focus ST: review
Philip King road tests and reviews the Ford Focus ST with specs, fuel economy and verdict. The muscle car era is being left behind by turbocharged hot hatches.VALUEComing in at $38,280, the Focus ... more
Suzuki Alto: review
Stuart Martin road tests and reviews the Suzuki Alto, and it reminds him of past days ? More than a few years ago I was earning extra cash delivering pizzas in the Adelaide hills. The trials and ... more
