Articles by Vani Naidoo

Vani Naidoo

Contributing Journalist

Volvo V90 Cross Country 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 17 Jul 2017

The V90 Cross Country is no shrinking violet. With the new Volvo family grille, sleek lines, sculpted behind, and clever 'Thor's Hammer' LED headlights, this is a high-riding wagon with pizzazz.

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BMW 540i 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 27 Jun 2017

With the new 540i BMW knew it had to bring its A-game. And using the 7 Series as inspiration, that is exactly what it did.

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Mini Countryman Cooper D 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 06 Jun 2017

This Mini Countryman exudes fun from the bottom of its 18-inch alloys to the top of its higher roof rails. It's not as zippy as the hatch, but it's fun, with or without kids holding on in the back.

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Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 26 May 2017

With its new XC90 line Volvo has squashed the stereotype that a luxury seven-seater has to be powered by a lusty V8. We put the hybrid T8 to the test.

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Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 22 May 2017

There is something about being able to lower the roof of a car and have the wind in your hair and sun on your face that speaks to the pure enjoyment of life.

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Holden Colorado LTZ Space Cab 4x4 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 08 May 2017

Who would have thought an Aussie farmer's plea to Ford over 80 years ago, for a vehicle to take his wife to church on Sunday and pigs to market on Monday, would result in the ute phenomenon.

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How to choose the right car to suit three child seats

By Vani Naidoo · 02 May 2017

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, road trauma is the leading cause of death in children aged up to 14 years in this country.

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Holden Astra RS-V hatch 2017 review

By Vani Naidoo · 20 Apr 2017

Awards lost their lustre when we started handing them out just for turning up. So, when Holden launched the 2016 Euro Car of the Year-winning Astra, it was easy to dismiss it as just another award.

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Top tips for keeping your child safe around cars

By Vani Naidoo · 13 Mar 2017

Every year almost 100 children die and more than 8000 are admitted to hospital as a result of motor vehicle related injuries in Australia.

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Best car features for families

By Vani Naidoo · 13 Mar 2017

When Henry Ford watched the first Model T come off the production line, one wonders whether he realised the true impact it would have on society as a whole and families in particular.

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