Articles by Ewan Kennedy

Ewan Kennedy

Contributing Journalist

Ewan Kennedy is the director of Marque Motoring and occasional CarsGuide contributor. An automotive expert with decades of experience, Kennedy has a specialist knowledge of a vehicle’s technical elements.

Used Audi TT review: 1999-2016

By Ewan Kennedy · 06 Jun 2017

The Audi TT was launched to a startled world in 1998 with an ultra rounded shape based around its fascinating wheelarches.

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Used BMW 1 Series review: 2004-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 22 May 2017

The smallest vehicle in the BMW car range, the 1 Series uses sporty engines driving the rear wheels. Like everything else produced by the German auto maker it's aimed at those who enjoy driving, rather than people who treat it as a chore. However rear-drive inevitably steals cabin and boot space, something that's more

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Used Renault Koleos review: 2008-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 12 May 2017

The Renault Koleos is a crossover, both in where it can be driven - as well as where it is built. It is a French design using a drivetrain sourced from Nissan in Japan and is built in South Korea.

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Used Jeep Wrangler review: 2007-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 02 May 2017

The Jeep Wrangler is a real 4WD off-road vehicle that can take you to rough 'n' tough places that will break other so-called 4WDs.

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Used Renault Laguna review: 2006-2011

By Ewan Kennedy · 27 Apr 2017

Renault Laguna is a medium sized French car sold as a sedan, hatchback and station wagon, though not all bodies were offered at the same time.

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Used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado review: 2003-2016

By Ewan Kennedy · 20 Apr 2017

Toyota imports a large number of 4WD, SUV and crossover vehicles to Australia and dominates our market here.

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Used Peugeot 508 review: 2011-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 19 Apr 2017

The Peugeot 508 arrived in Australia in July 2011 and replaced two cars, the Peugeot 407 and 607. Clever engineering means the 508 has less mass than the significantly smaller Peugeot 407 and is well under the weight of the 607. Not all 508 models arrived simultaneously, rather they dribbled in over the next 12 months

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Used Holden Commodore review: 2006-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 31 Mar 2017

The end is nigh for the Australian built Holden Commodore, with the factory closing down in October. The nameplate will continue, albeit on a slightly smaller imported model made by Opel in Europe. What does this mean for the Aussie Commodore, and should you rush in and buy one now? Our crystal ball is pretty murky

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Used Nissan Dualis review: 2008-2014

By Ewan Kennedy · 27 Mar 2017

The 'dual' in Nissan Dualis signifies its dual-purpose nature, a vehicle that's a crossover between a family hatchback and a compact 4WD.

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Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 24 Mar 2017

The Volvo XC90 is more of a people mover than an SUV. Which makes sense because very few SUV buyers fall into the ‘I dream of crossing the Simpson Desert one day’ category. It was launched here in August 2003 and wasn’t discontinued until August 2015, albeit with several makeovers during that 12 year period. The

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