Riley June 26, 2019
Toyota Corolla: petrol versus hybrid?
What is it? Corolla needs no introduction. It’s the best selling car in the world and the fallback position for generations of Australians since its launch in the 1960s. With the latest…
Category: Test drive
Riley June 26, 2019 Riley June 19, 2019
Lexus UX: different but in a good way
What is it? The Lexus UX is a small or compact crossover and the latest addition to the Lexus range. It is targeted at younger buyers but will also appeal to retirees…
Dr Bobla June 17, 2019
Isuzu D-Max: Modern day Bellett
What is it? I HAVE a soft spot for Isuzus, probably because I owned one of its now-rare Bellett sedans for some years. The attractive little four-seater doubled as a daily driver…
Conole June 14, 2019
Hyundai Kona Electric: Hit and miss
What is it? With somewhat overdone styling, Hyundai Kona Electric is one of two fully battery powered vehicles from the Korean goliath. As used as we are to quoting litres per…
Riley June 12, 2019
Mazda CX-5: Turbo drives it home
What is it? CX-5 is the best selling SUV in the country. There’s now 14 models of the five-seater, two and four-wheel drive and four engine options from which to choose. This…
Conole June 7, 2019
SsangYong Tivoli: Now you see me, now you don’t
What is it? SsangYong is the quiet third of a three-tier car making industry from South Korea. Nestled well below Hyundai and Kia, SsangYong currently offers a three-model range, with the Tivoli…
Riley June 5, 2019
Holden Acadia: all stars ‘n’ stripes
What is it? Acadia is Holden premium SUV offering and replacement for Captiva, with seven seats, plenty of technology and price to match. But at $70K by the time you put it…
Buys June 3, 2019
Kia Rio: the tick from True Love
What is it? The term ‘GT-Line’ started appearing on some brands a few years ago, and they’re generally cars made to look like full-blown GTs — but without the uprated mechanicals. They’re…
Conole May 31, 2019
Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition: take me to funkytown
What is it? Kona Iron Man Edition is inspired by the famous Marvel character of the same name. It’s a funky, spunky, cool-looking machine with bodywork and interior additions drawn from the…
Riley May 29, 2019
Mitsubishi Triton: pace but no space
What is it? Mitsubishi’s latest Triton utility features even more aggressive styling. It’s called the Dynamic Shield Concept and is supposed to be an expression of the “Engineered Beyond Tough” tag that…