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New Kia Sorento: first drive review
Stuart Martin road tests and reviews the new Kia Sorento. Call it a facelift with new underwear and nicer shoes - Kia's Sorento SUV has had a mild exterior makeover (to the skin that arrived here ... more
Range Rover: spy shot
The all-new Range Rover will be displayed without disguise at the Paris Motor Show in September. But there is almost nothing to hide in this shot of a production car running close to the company's ... more
Audi Q3: first drive review
Philip King road tests and reviews the Audi Q3 at its Australian launch. If there's one certainty in a vehicle market that doesn't know whether to laugh or cry, it's that SUV sales are ... more
New Mitsubishi Outlander styles up
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The next Mitsubishi Outlander takes a different style approach. The days when many buyers wanted a macho image from their 4WDs are over according to the experts at Japanese SUV specialist Mitsubishi ... more
Lexus GX460 on wish list
Lexus is an open book in Australia - open for all models in the international catalogue. It's all subject to availability and whether or not Lexus thinks there are buyers here. Take the Lexus ... more
Range Rover: spy shot
Buried under the arctic-style camouflage suit is the production body of the 2013 Range Rover. The Carparazzi shot of this mule clearly shows the clamshell hood and sloping roofline.The picture also ... more
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo: review
Bruce McMahon road tests and reviews the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. THE diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee could be this summers sleeper; an off-roader with class and value which should attract more than a ... more
Land Rover Defender DC100 on sale in 2015
Land Rover has been threatening to produce a new version of its hardcore Defender for many years. But these plans could finally come to fruition with the DC100 concept that the company is exhibiting ... more
Rusty Outlander
When I picked up my new car in March I thought everything was fantastic until my husband gave it a close inspection. The car, all shiny and white, was covered in tiny rust coloured specks. He washed it the next day, but the marks wouldn't wash off. I returned it to the dealer expecting the marks to ... more
60 years of Toyota LandCruiser
LIFE is hard and few have done it harder than the Toyota Land Cruiser. This year it celebrates being beaten around the harshest corners of the world for 60 years. More than five million vehicles have ... more
Overlander 4WD of the Year
Nissan's R51 Pathfinder takes 1st Place in the Overlander 4WD of The Year with 194 Points. Nissan Pathfinder is back again this year thanks to a significant upgrade via a new, more powerful and ... more
Nissan X-Trail indicator
Following a battery change the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in my 2005 Nissan X-Trail came on and the engine went into "limp" mode. After checking on-line, I found that the computer on the X-Trail could be re-set by removing certain fuses for a short time. Feeling very clever, I did this, and ... more
Nissan Pathfinder timing chain
We are very happy with our 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5-litre diesel automatic, but at a recent caravan rally we were informed that there was a problem with the timing belt/chain failing. The person making the claim stated that he had seen the 'blown' motor due to a failed timing belt/chain. Nowhere ... more
Idle Nissan Patrol
My 1993 Nissan 4.2-litre dual-fuel Nissan Patrol runs fine on LPG, but idles roughly and cuts out on petrol. I have twice had it to the garage, but they cannot fix it. Could you shed some light on this problem? It's most likely that the fuel pump is worn out and needs replacing. It often happens ... more
X-Trail slow in fifth gear
My 2004 five-speed manual Nissan X-Trail has begun dropping out of fifth gear. I got no joy from my dealer when I asked for assistance and Nissan were of no help whatsoever. I was told it was my style of driving, that I drove too slow in fifth gear or had done a lot of towing. I didn't think I ... more
New Mercedes-Benz models on the way
Claiming top spot in the Australian luxury car ranks, Mercedes-Benz is not resting on its laurels. The German marque is top of the prestige pops ahead of BMW - if you take out trucks and leave in the ... more
Used car review: Toyota LandCruiser 200 2007-2009
Graham 'Smithy' Smith reviews the used Toyota LandCruiser 07-09: its fine points, its flaws and what to watch for when buying it. The Toyota LandCruiser is the biggest and, in some people's minds, ... more
Ford Territory warranty
The driver's window regulator on my Territory packed up a month ago and the expected delivery date is "the start of November". It has only done 25,000 km and there is 18 months left on the warranty. Doesn't the car manufacturer have a duty of care to have a warranty that means fixing the problem in ... more
Nissan Patrol: outback icon returns
The new V8-powered Nissan Patrol is ? literally ? the biggest thing at the Nissan stand during this year?s Australian International Motor Show. Sure, it’s at the opposite end of the automotive ... more
Land Rover LRX diesel hybrid
The king of off-roaders is glowing green and going on a diet. Known for its heavy gas-guzzlers Land Rover is planning a diesel hybrid and two-wheel drive. The company is also spending more than $1 ... more
