Tag: Review
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, […]
Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Review
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Range Rover Evoque
The Range Rover Evoque is marketed as the smallest, lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced and this week it has been officially launched in Australia. Making its Australian debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne earlier this year, first impressions were that the Evoque embraces the true essence of what a […]
Ssangyong Korando 2011 – A Review
Over recent years competition in the SUV market has never been fiercer and it is in this environment that Ssangyong have released the new Ssangyong Korando into the Australian market. The release of the Korando is Ssangyong’s first all new model in over three years, and let’s be honest up until now Ssangyong really has […]
Holden Epica CDX Review – 2009
On the back of three weeks of travel I required a car to get me from Tamworth to Newcastle and so booked a car through Avis. I arrived at the airport to find that they had given me a Holden Epica CDX. Having heard a lot about this vehicle I was quite excited to hop […]
Ford Falcon XR6 Review
Having a spare day in Queenstown following a conference I was attending and having wandered around the lovely town that is Queenstown I decided I would hire a car and visit some of the nearby locations. Avis provided me with a FG Ford Falcon XR6 falcon (see pictures) and I set off from Queenstown to […]
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