Articles by Bruce McMahon
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Bruce McMahon
Contributing Journalist
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2 July 2018 by Bruce McMahon
Mitsubishi's heritage in Australia runs back 40 years to the Chrysler D-50 of the late 1970s which became the LS200 before the second generation landed as the Mitsubishi Triton in the mid-1980s. Cheap and cheerful – some early utes ran with three-on-the-tree – those early Mitsus proved to be a...Read more
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29 May 2018 by Bruce McMahon
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28 May 2018 by Bruce McMahon
A strange caper this ever-growing SUV business. On one hand Australians are flocking to the showrooms for soft-roaders, faux four-wheel drives often disguised as hatchbacks or coupes; on the other there’s been new-found interest from manufacturers in proper four-wheel drives, capable of handling...Read more
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28 May 2018 by Bruce McMahon
The Isuzu MU-X is a solid player among the real four-wheel drives out there. While sales figures – 8087 last year – may not yet frighten the likes of Toyota’s Prado – almost 16,000 in 2017 – the Thai-built Isuzu wagon has garnered a loyal following since arriving in showrooms five years back. There...Read more
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2 May 2018 by Bruce McMahon
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10 August 2012 by Bruce McMahon
Or at least buying up the necessary gear. Or just worried about the...Read more
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21 March 2012 by Bruce McMahon
The Bentley GT is an imposing machine with long and broad and muscled body...Read more
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20 February 2012 by Bruce McMahon
And it is now confident of becoming a major global player. The...Read more
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20 February 2012 by Bruce McMahon
It is early days yet but Foton's Tunland has potential to find a niche in...Read more
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4 November 2011 by Bruce McMahon
... convert the machines for local roads. Performax has for more than...Read more
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19 October 2011 by Bruce McMahon
MAZDA zooms toward the top of the ute class with the all-new, bigger and...Read more
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14 October 2011 by Bruce McMahon
Volkswagen Australia have thrown a two-wheel drive wagon into the Tiguan...Read more
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20 September 2011 by Bruce McMahon
THE diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee could be this summers sleeper; an off-...Read more
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6 September 2011 by Bruce McMahon
Toyota is polishing up the HiLux team, readying for a fierce season as new...Read more
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18 August 2011 by Bruce McMahon
Running a three litre engine producing 177kW and 550Nm of torque, the...Read more
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4 August 2011 by Bruce McMahon
The move for ABS across the range coincides with a mild refresh for the...Read more
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13 July 2011 by Bruce McMahon
The updated Jaguar XF is sharper and bolder than before and very...Read more