Riley April 24, 2019
Kia Carnival: it’s a question of numbers
What is it? With seating for up to eight people, the Kia Carnival has been the go to option for big families for many years. It’s also one of the few people…
Category: Test drive
Riley April 24, 2019 
Buys April 22, 2019
Suzuki Jimny: classic in the making
What is it? IF you like driving something different and, like Mustang owners, aren’t fussed about the number of safety stars, you’ll probably love the Jimny. The latest from Suzuki is not…
Riley April 17, 2019
Volvo XC60: the Goldilocks option
What is it? At the moment you can really only buy one of three Volvo models and they’re all SUVs. The XC60 is the mid-sized model in the lineup. It’s not too…
Buys April 15, 2019
Mitsubishi Triton: if looks could thrill
What is it? Mitsubishi is one of just a few brands enjoying increasing sales in a depressed market. Its Triton, for instance, has leapt from nowhere to number three on the national…
Conole April 12, 2019
SsangYong Rexton: bigger, better but yet . . .
What is it? The 2019 Rexton is an elegant, attractive, and BIG machine. It’s far better looking inside and out than the previous version, along with the Musso and other models from…
Riley April 10, 2019
Kia Stinger: what’s it really like?
What is it? We get asked about this car almost as much as the Ford Mustang. That in itself says bucket loads about the job that Kia has done with the Stinger.…
Riley April 3, 2019
Volvo XC40: what’s the big attraction?
What is it? XC40 is Wheels Car of the Year and now the biggest selling model in the Volvo range. Last year the larger XC60 claimed the crown, but the smaller, better…
Conole March 29, 2019
Lexus UX: just a couple of things
What is it? Lexus has added a “baby” to its ever-growing SUV family, with the UX or Urban Crossover. There are three UX models models to choose from — Luxury, Sports Luxury…
Riley March 27, 2019
Kia Sorento: it’s not clear cut
What is it? Sorento is a rather pleasant weekend escape on the Mornington Peninsula about 90 minutes outside Melbourne. It’s also the name of Kia’s big kahuna down under, in the absence…
Buys March 25, 2019
Suzuki Vitara: neat little number
What is it? Suzuki is clearly very proud of its new Vitara, and is so keen for buyers to know all about it that it has a built-in feature creating awareness of…