Ford Australia’s post-build transformation underway
The changing of the guard at Ford Australia has begun with production of the right-hand-drive Mustang at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan as...
Used and Reviewed: Ford Territory
The Territory is arguably the best vehicle ever designed by Ford Australia. It is based on the Falcon and shares some of its mechanical...
Kia Sorento wows the SUV market
David Bonnici finds out the hype around the latest Kia Sorento is warranted.
I wonder when Kia knew it was on the money with the...
Newport resident to compete in the Cannonball Run
Newport’s Chris “Cannonball” Knoop this week left Australia to compete in the Cannonball Run.
America’s coast-to-coast antique-motorcycle race attracts many wanting an adventure in the...
Toyota RAV4 is all grown up
The Toyota RAV4 has finally come of age, writes David Bonnici
Since it first appeared on our roads about 20 years ago, the RAV4 has...
Used and Reviewed: Peugot 205 GTi
By David Pike
With the introduction of the 205 in 1983, Peugeot set itself the challenge of producing from scratch a small hatchback which would...
Nissan QASHQAI is plain wonderful
Quite often the cars I get to test are the top-of-the-range versions and it’s easy to be dazzled by the nice seats and extras...
Used and Reviewed: Jaguar X-Type
The launch of the midsize Jaguar XE last year has resulted in added interest in the Jaguar X-Type.
When it was introduced in Australia in...
Toyota 86 auto is no slouch
Automatic sports cars were always an oxymoron. But things have changed a lot, with smoother transmissions, more gears and the semi-manual shifting through the...
Hilux still lifts above its weight
The Toyota Hilux DC SR5 is more truck than car. It’s big, has a grungy diesel sound, bounces around when empty and turns like...
WRX delivers cheap thrills
David Bonnici decided to overcome his 'rice chariot' snobbery to see what the WRX fun was all about.
Being a bit of a performance-car snob who raised...
Mazda MX-5 brings joy back to driving
David Bonnici spent a week with Mazda's award-winning MX-5 roadster and found it more than lives up to the hype.
As luck would have it,...
MiTo QV is all attitude and fun
Last year I test drove Alfa Romeo’s spirited little MiTo and enjoyed how it instantly went from economical city car to a gutsy, curve-loving,...
Hyundai hits the luxury road
David Bonnici spent a luxurious week on the west's roads in the Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai seems to love a challenge. For years it has implored...
Toyota Yaris ZR: Big features in a small package
When you’re lucky enough to test-drive cars for a job you don’t usually have designs on something like a Toyota Yaris, But there’s something...
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Burton tops off season
Williamstown Imperials’ Tom Burton had the perfect end to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season, claiming the player of the year...
