Family advice

BMW 5 Series 2024 review

By Chris Thompson · 21 Nov 2023

More than half a century of 5 Series pedigree has led BMW to this, the first electric version of its venerable sedan, the i5.

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Can a Mazda CX-5 go off road?

By Marcus Craft · 29 Oct 2023

Not everyone who buys an SUV wants to tackle hardcore off-road adventures. In fact, I reckon most of them don’t. Most people want a well-equipped and comfortable family vehicle that is off-road-capable enough for an occasional foray onto a well-maintained dirt road, which leads to their favourite national park, campsite, or out-of-the-way beach.

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Comprehensive car insurance vs third party: What's the difference?

By David Morley · 22 Sep 2023

Like any grudge purchase, many of us don’t really pay too much attention to car insurance. You buy it because you need it.

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Ford Everest 2023 review: Platinum long-term | Part 3

By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2023

After three months of childcare drop offs/pick ups, trips to Ikea, commuting too and from the city, far-too-many grocery runs and more, how has Ford's fan-favourite Everest held up?

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BMW M3 2023 review: Touring

By Andrew Chesterton · 01 Aug 2023

The BMW M3 Touring has been decades in the making, with those mad hatters at the German brand's M division finally turning their attention to building what could be the world's best station wagon. Does it live up to the hype? We put it to the CarsGuide test to find out.

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Mazda CX-8 2023 review: GT SP diesel

By Emily Agar · 28 Jul 2023

Mazda has a tendency to have a lot of similar looking horses in the stables; blink and you'll miss the (very) subtle differences between the CX-8 and the CX-9 but if you're not super keen on the bulk of the CX-9 and you've outgrown the space of the CX-5... this one's for you.

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BMW XM 2023 review

By David Morley · 24 Jul 2023

BMW was one of the first premium automotive brands to venture into the SUV pond. And now it's pushing the boat out even further with the large, luxurious XM, a five-seat (only) hybrid that's all about the well being of those located in the rear seats. Do the efficiency benefits of it's V8 petrol-electric powertrain offset the impact of its substantial footprint?

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Petrol power locked in for Y63 Patrol!

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Jun 2023

Nissan says the Patrol will skip the e-POWER step and jump to full electrification, but only when solid state battery technology is available, which seemingly locks in petrol power for the Y63.Speaking at a recent Australia media event, Nissan's most seni

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Audi A8 2023 review: 50 TDI

By James Cleary · 21 May 2023

The four-door sedan still rules the roost when it comes to upper-luxury 'executive'-style transport, and Audi's flagship A8 is a prime example. Lining up against established and respected rivals like the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class it's all about refinement, comfort and premium efficiency. We've spent a week living at the top of the Audi pyramid.

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How to clean cars seats: A step-by-step guide

By David Morley · 03 May 2023

It’s amazing that there are some people who wouldn’t dream of living in a filthy house, yet are quite content to drive around in a car that should be declared a bio-hazard.

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