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Tony O'Kane

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The first book Tony ever read cover-to-cover was the maintenance manual for a Volkswagen Beetle, and he’s been reading and writing about cars ever since.

A journalist by training but a car freak by nature, Tony is fascinated by the technology behind automobiles – whether it’s archaic side valve engines or hydrogen fuel cells. His product knowledge and road-testing expertise have been helping Australian new-car consumers buy smarter for more than a decade.

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Vale Rob McEniry – Commodore’s champion

Former Holden senior executive and Mitsubishi Australia chief Robert McEniry has died, aged 71

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Toyota 86 GR Sport announced, Australian debut under study

Toyota has applied the GR Sport formula to its venerable sports car, but it’s strictly for Japan – for now.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class plug-in hybrids on their way

Baby Benz is going to get not one but two plug-ins – and one of them is expected to make its way to Australia as the brand’s most affordable petrol-electric.

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Reviews

Mazda CX-5 Touring v Jeep Compass Limited comparison review

The Compass nameplate finally finds its bearings with the all-new 2018 model, but how does it measure up to one of the SUV segment’s top dogs?

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Renault “Captur coupe” teased ahead of Moscow reveal

Renault reveals the face of its next-gen compact crossover… coupe?

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Volvo dumps diesel from XC40 range, adds new T4 variants

Volvo Australia has culled the diesel-drinking D4 variants from the XC40 line-up to make way for electrified options, adding a pair of T4 petrol models to take their place.

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Reviews

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review

It’s an SUV, Italian-style

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Reviews

2018 Mazda 3 Neo Sport quick review

Shopping at the low end of the market doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality.

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2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe leaked in patent image

BMW’s sleek four-door follow-up to the 6 Series Gran Coupe gets outed via a trademark application

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Ford says battery tech still too immature for a proper performance EV

True high-performance electric Ford parked until battery technology catches up

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2019 Suzuki Jimny officially revealed

Suzuki’s Japanese website reveals telling details of the all-new Jimny – and it’ll stay true to its hard-core offroader roots

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Skoda Kodiaq RS attaqs the Ring and claims new record

Skoda’s seven-seater-on-stilts has claimed what it says is a new record at Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschliefe – but is the ‘record’ just marketing guff?

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Turbo Titans

Mazda’s turbo timeline

Mazda’s history of turbocharging isn’t as extensive as the bulk of its rivals, but that hasn’t stopped the Japanese automaker from having some solid cracks at forced induction over the years.

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2018 Kia Cerato sedan price and features

Kia’s volume-selling Cerato small car has entered its third generation… but only in sedan form for now

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Reviews

2018 Kia Cerato Sport+ Sedan review

Kia's revamped small sedan is hugely improved, but doesn't go far enough in one crucial aspect

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V6 dominates Kia Stinger sales as 4cyl falls flat

Kia's four-pot Stinger is getting little love in the showroom

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Chrysler to be killed off by FCA this weekend – report

The automotive industry is abuzz with rumours that Chrysler could be shut down by FCA boss Sergio Marchionne

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2018 Hyundai i30, Elantra and Tucson Trophy editions arrive

Hyundai winds up the value equation on its volume-selling i30, Elantra and Tucson

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Ford Fiesta RS is ‘wishful thinking’ says Ford Performance boss

It would seem reports of a Fiesta RS revival are too good to be true

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Ford Performance puts power per litre predictions on the table

Head of Ford Performance in Europe says future performance cars will boast prodigious grunt

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Ford ‘2nd Car’ subscription scheme launched in Australia

Service allows Escape and Ranger owners to drive a Mustang for up to two weeks at a time

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Next-gen Accord will be Honda’s showroom flagship, but delayed until late 2019

Honda has confirmed it will bring the tenth-generation Accord to the Australian market, though it’s still about a year and a half away from touching down in showrooms.

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BMW X8 reportedly coming as flagship super-luxe SUV

BMW looks set to bridge the gap between the X7 and Rolls Royce Cullinan with a high-riding, high-featured SUV flagship predictably dubbed the X8

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Meghan Markle to receive military-grade driver training

American actor and newly minted royal Meghan Markle will learn how to steer like the special forces