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Renault announces rare Clio RS 18 ahead of F1 opener
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Renault announces rare Clio RS 18 ahead of F1 opener

Renault’s tribute to its F1 racer sees the Clio RS 220 Trophy transformed into a blacked-out variant fit for Batman himself

How Australia compares globally for electric vehicle sales
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How Australia compares globally for electric vehicle sales

Australia lags behind the rest of the world in adopting electric vehicles

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross quick review
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2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross quick review

Sharper looks and deeper value for money mark Mitsubishi’s latest entry into the small SUV class

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2010-2017 Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Range Review

The Volkswagen Polo parks easily, handles well, makes the most of your phone, and does not use much fuel. Auto braking is available in the Urban+, and great performance in the GTI.

Skoda Superb Sportline
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2018 Skoda Superb Range Review

The hugely roomy Superb offers limousine levels of cabin and boot space for a medium-sized price.

2018 Mitsubishi Triton Blackline special-edition ute revealed
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2018 Mitsubishi Triton Blackline special-edition ute revealed

Triton Blackline adds a bunch of sporty features over the popular GLS double-cab pick-up

Australias worst locations for car theft named
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Australia’s worst locations for car theft named

Statistics show good and bad news for motorists around Australia, naming the cars most likely to be stolen and where

2018 Lexus RC pricing and features
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2018 Lexus RC pricing and features

Lexus has updated its big sports coupe, with the performance-orientated RC F variants receiving most of the attention

2015 Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI
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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Range Review

The Volkswagen Touareg offers sophisticated technology in an all-wheel drive family wagon at a price considerably lower than a similar BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE.

2018 Citroen C3 Shine quick review
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2018 Citroen C3 Shine quick review

Stylish French city car arrives in Australia for design-driven buyers wanting a runabout with panache

2019 Subaru Forester What we know so far
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2019 Subaru Forester: What we know so far

We’re about to be introduced to an all-new version of Subaru’s best-selling model. Here’s what we can expect

Spy shots show digital gauges for Mazda 3
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Spy shots show digital gauges for Mazda 3

Will the Mazda 3 could be one of the first mainstream models to ditch analogue needles?

2016 Toyota Prius i-Tech
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2018 Toyota Prius Range Review

The sleek Toyota Prius cuts small-car fuel bills almost in half, by teaming a petrol engine with an electric motor. This new Prius corners well, and auto braking is standard.

2019 Toyota RAV4 teased
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2019 Toyota RAV4 teased

One of Toyota’s best-selling models – and one that was once lined up for Aussie production – is about to have a major makeover

2018 Infiniti QX80 pricing and specification announced
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2018 Infiniti QX80 pricing and specification announced

A major makeover for Infiniti’s luxury desert cruiser has hit Australian shores at no extra cost

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2018 Ford Mondeo Range Review

The mid-sized Ford Mondeo steers very nicely, rides very comfortably, and makes a superbly accomplished touring car. Both engines are good, and auto braking is available.

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review

Just 110 MX-5 RG GT Limited Editions will be sold by Mazda in Australia. We see if the price premium this model commands is worth it

Holden Colorado LSX introduced as a limited edition
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Holden Colorado LSX introduced as a limited edition

The Holden Colorado LS dual-cab gets a macho makeover with some Aussie-developed bling, a different badge and sharp driveaway pricing

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2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Range Review

On-road handling and stability are strong points for the Mitsubishi Pajero compared with other dual-range 4WD wagons, and yet it is still good off road. All Pajeros seat seven.

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2017 Jeep Wrangler Range Review

The Wrangler can trace a lineage back to the brilliantly effective original Jeep that saw service in World War II. It is comfortably the most off-road capable vehicle Jeep makes.

2018 Geneva Motor Show Nissan Juke gains a style-led update
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2018 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Juke gains a style-led update

A cosmetic makeover of Nissan’s Mazda CX-3 rival adds a splash more colour to the compact SUV

Skoda Octavia RS
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2018 Skoda Octavia and Octavia RS Range Review

The mid-size Skoda Octavia has a regal look, and keen, frugal engines. All Octavias have auto-braking. The Octavia RS is like a VW Golf GTI in sensible clothes.

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Holden brings back seven-year warranty for Commodore and Equinox

The limited offer also includes five-year coverage for all other new Holden models

Goodyear Oxygene becomes a living breathing tyre
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Goodyear Oxygene becomes a living, breathing tyre

Does a tyre that sucks in water and carbon dioxide, and breathes out air, appeal to your inner greenie?