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.

Renault Clio 2014 review

By Ewan Kennedy · 20 Jan 2014

It doesn't come as a surprise that Australia is the biggest market in the world for hot Renault RS (RenaultSport) models on a per capita basis. Biggest after France, that is.

Read the article

Renault Clio 2014 Review

By Ewan Kennedy · 17 Jan 2014

Renault's new Clio continues the advance of the French company's rebirth down under. The Clio is now in its fourth generation and is offered in three specification levels in Australia; Clio Authentique, Expression and Dynamique. The Authentique starts at $16,790, the Dynamique tops out the range at a still reasonable

Read the article

Suzuki S-Cross 2014 review

By Ewan Kennedy · 17 Jan 2014

From 4WD specialist Suzuki comes yet another entrant in the increasingly crowded crossover SUV market in Australia.

Read the article

Used Ford Mondeo review: 2007-2013

By Ewan Kennedy · 13 Jan 2014

Ford Mondeos are medium to large cars from Europe that have had an on-again off-again career in Australia. In its latest iteration, introduced in 2007, the Mondeo is almost in the Falcon class.

Read the article

Used Nissan Micra review: 2007-2013

By Ewan Kennedy · 06 Jan 2014

Nissan Micra is a small hatchback with the sort of cheeky styling that appeals to many. Aimed chiefly at being a city car, it nevertheless works fine on motorways, as well as country roads that are in decent condition. Micra was sold in Australia in the mid 1990s but was too expensive, didn't sell well and was later

Read the article

Toyota RAV4 2014 Review

By Ewan Kennedy · 06 Jan 2014

When the Toyota RAV4 arrived in Australia 20 years ago it was a funky little two-door 4WD for the young and young at heart.

Read the article

Holden Caprice 2014 Review

By Ewan Kennedy · 03 Jan 2014

Holden Caprice V offers astonishing value for money. At $59,990 the big long-wheelbase Australian limousine costs about a quarter of the price of similar models from the big name German brands.

Read the article

Hyundai Elantra Series II 2014 review

By Ewan Kennedy · 02 Jan 2014

If the sales numbers of the Hyundai i30 hatchback and Hyundai Elantra sedan were combined there were periods when this would have been the best selling car in Australia during 2013.

Read the article

Ford Ecosport 2014 review

By Ewan Kennedy · 29 Dec 2013

The battle between Ford and Holden in Australia continues, with the introduction of a small SUV called the Ford EcoSport. The EcoSport will take on the recently launched Holden Trax, with the even newer Nissan Juke also entering the fray. All three companies have had many decades experience in the SUV and 4WD

Read the article

Used Mazda RX-8 review: 2003-2012

By Ewan Kennedy · 24 Dec 2013

Mazda's RX-8 is a pure bred sports machine with many fascinating features.

Read the article