Category: Reviews

Yukon XL GMC – A Review (2011)

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Yukon XL GMC – A Review (2011)

Yukon XL GMC – Traveling with a large family requires access to a special vehicle. Generally when requiring a car with more than 6 seats you are limited to traditional people movers, however in the US you have the option of a large SUV such as the Yukon XL by GMC. When I say large, […]

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My Super Car The Porsche 928

July 24, 2014 | By | Add a Comment
My Super Car The Porsche 928

 My Super Car – The Porsche 928 – I drive and own a 1983 supercar. Its duco is faded and shows the signs of many a road trip, its interior is like a well worn jacket, comfy but falling apart at the seams but everytime I turn the key and hear the roar of its […]

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Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Review

July 22, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

The Ford Focus XR5 Turbo has developed a strong following in Australia and having a wife who recently purchased one I fully understand why this is the case.  With its 2.5L Duratec Turbocharged 5 cylinder engine producing 166kw of power and 320Nm of torque matched to a 6 speed manual transmission and riding on firm suspension […]

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Honda CRV – Review (2012)

December 24, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Honda CRV – Review (2012)

As one of the original SUV, the current crop of Honda CRV (also known as CR-V) has a long history to live up to. When originally released in the mid 1990s competition for this compact crossover SUV was virtually non existent. Leap forward some 15 plus years and the market place is almost at saturation […]

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BMW X3 – Review (2011)

November 26, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

The BMW X3 is a compact SUV released to capitalise on the phenomenal success of its larger brother the X5. Sharing many styling similarities to the X5 the X3 provides the badge which many a purchaser seeks these days and to a lesser extent the quality that BMW is known for. When originally released the […]

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A Week With Kia Cerato Sli – Review (2011)

July 24, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
A Week With Kia Cerato Sli – Review (2011)

Deceiving, spritely, roomy, simplicity are words which describe the Kia Cerato or so I found out after a week long road test. Released into the Australian market in 2009, the Kia Cerato falls into the mid size car category competing with the likes of the Mazda 3, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic, and the Mitsubishi Lancer. With […]

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Ferrari FF – A Review

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Ferrari FF – A Review

Taking pride of place in the front window of Zagames in Swan Street, Richmond the recently unveiled Ferrari FF, exudes elegance, poise and the unmistakable Ferrari flair and design.



With a sporty stance, paintwork the dreams of many a young boy, and an interior with full infotainment system including touch and voice commands and extensive use of leather and […]

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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic – Australia’s most efficient car

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic: Fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions are both hot topics in the world media and in the lead up to the Copenhagen World Conference the Global Green Challenge was held in the driest continent on earth, Australia. Covering a whopping 3,147 kilometres between Darwin and Adelaide the aim of the Eco Challenge component of the challenge […]

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Ford Fiesta 2011 – Profile

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Ford Fiesta 2011 – Profile

Recently released are the specifications for the 2011 model Ford Fiesta which will be released in North America in 2010 and later in Australia. Capitalising on the success of earlier models the new Ford Fiesta has been redesigned to integrate sleek styling with high quality safety features and unsurpassed fuel economy. According to Mark Fields, […]

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Mistubishi Lancer 2011 – A Review

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Mistubishi Lancer 2011 – A Review

Another trip provided the opportunity to test drive another popular Australian family car, the Mitsubishi Lancer ES sedan (base model). 

The Mitsubishi Lancer I drove came with a 2.0 litre engine and a six speed CVT transmission. According to Mitsubishi the engine produces 113kw @ 6,000rpm and 198Nm @ 4,250.  Fuel economy quoted by the […]

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