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Mercedes-Benz X-Class to VW Amarok: the rise of the luxury ute

Benz is breaking new ground to lead the charge for the cashed-up tradie dollar

2017 Nissan Qashqai N-Sport arrives in showrooms
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2017 Nissan Qashqai N-Sport arrives in showrooms

Nissan bulks up its Qashqai small SUV family with the arrival of a new value-added special edition

2017 Ford Escape Ambiente FWD manual quick review
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2017 Ford Escape Ambiente FWD manual quick review

The entry-level Ford Escape is pleasant to drive and isn’t too short on features.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: which spec is best?
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: which spec is best?

Which Volkswagen Tiguan variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part one
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2017 Holden Astra RS long-term review

Can this muscular Astra win over our resident cynic?

Toyota C-HR v Honda HR-V VTi comparison review
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Toyota C-HR v Honda HR-V VTi comparison review

It’s funky newcomer versus trusty old steed in this C-HR versus HR-V showdown. Both front-wheel CVT Autos, but they differ in more than just styling.

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part three
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2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part three

With a chance to stretch its legs, will the Astra continue to impress with its driving ability?

2017 Skoda Suburb gains extra standard features
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2017 Skoda Superb gains extra standard features

The Czech carmaker has slightly upped the price of its big sedan while adding a bevy of standard active safety features

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute teased ahead of next week’s reveal
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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute teased ahead of next week’s reveal

The hype machine spools up as Benz’s Navara-based workhorse gets ready to make its grand debut

12 must-haves for peaceful family road trips
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12 must-haves for peaceful family road trips

Avoid tantrums and a messy car next time you take the family on the road with these ideas and products

2017 Renault Megane Intens sedan quick review
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2017 Renault Megane Intens sedan quick review

Comfort-focused Intens variant is one of two Megane sedans joining the hatch and wagon to make up the fourth-gen range

Renault Australia announces range-wide driveaway pricing for 2017 Megane
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Renault Australia announces range-wide driveaway pricing for 2017 Megane

Renault has announced sharp on-road pricing for its newly expanded Megane family

2017 Ford Escape Trend quick review
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2017 Ford Escape Trend quick review

Ford’s mid-size SUV offering has dynamic prowess and a lusty engine on its side

2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack quick review
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack quick review

Volkswagen’s go-anywhere Golf gets a mid-life refresh but the Alltrack update is more than a mild makeover

2017 Mercedes GLC 220 d
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Review

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a beautifully tailored, five-seat, medium SUV, with all-wheel drive, a long feature list, and a premium feel that few alternatives match.

2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S pricing and features announced
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S pricing and features announced

Mercedes pricing for its manic mid-sized SUV pair

Dual-cab towing capacity: what it means in the real world
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Dual-cab towing capacity: what it means in the real world

When it comes to towing, the numbers only tell part of the story

Australia’s best-selling cars in June
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Australia’s best-selling cars in June

The best sellers from June, segment by segment

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – 7 things you should know
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – 7 things you should know

Mercedes-Benz’s newest convertible is also one of its most advanced. Packed with features, here are a bunch of facts about the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet

2017 Honda Civic Type R quick review
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2017 Honda Civic Type R quick review

It’s Honda’s entry into the raging hot hatch war, but does it live up to the hype?

Speaker-less car stereo system developed by Continental
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Speaker-less car stereo system developed by Continental

Emerging technology could send car speakers the way of the dodo

2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing and features
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2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing and features

Aussie details announced ahead of August launch for fifth-gen Discovery

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2018 Citroen C4 Cactus: petrol auto and OneTone edition inbound

Can a proper auto and single-colour paintwork make the Cactus a better seller?

2018 Nissan Leaf teased again ahead of September reveal
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2018 Nissan Leaf teased again ahead of September reveal

Nissan’s next-gen all-electric Leaf will launch at the start of September, with new self-driving aids on board