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Today’s Nissan line-up is barely recognisable from the first half of last year. New Pathfinder, X-Trail and Qashqai SUVs should help to turn around a steep sales decline. Here’s a look at the big brother of the trio.VALUEThe Nissan…

Not just in terms of acceleration – though its 3.7 second sprint to 100km/h is suitably brisk – but in how soon you can get hold of one.Order the new Tesla Model Y today and you can expect to take delivery in March or April. That certainly…

Aussie fans of fast SUVs are in for some good news.In the face of a crippling supply crunch Volkswagen is launching two cut-price special editions of its Tiguan and T-Roc Rs.Dubbed Grid Editions, the two models go without…

The new Ford F-150 will be the most expensive model in the brand’s Australian history, with fully-loaded versions set to cost about $150,000 drive-away.A big chunk of the price stems from the need to re-engineer the models from…

Premium SUVs are out of the reach of most, but if you are willing to forgo a few luxury items this German family-hauler could be for you.Here is everything you need to know about the base Audi Q5.VALUEThe new Audi Q5 35 TDI is priced from…

Toyota dealers will prioritise amateur racing drivers, active car club members and loyal customers when deciding who gets to take delivery of the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch.Initial demand for the turbocharged hot hatch exceeded supply…

Covid, it seems, is the gift that keeps on giving.As we enter our fourth year in its shadow, the car industry is still trying to recover from Covid-related component shortages, factory closures and shipping issues.For Volkswagen’s Tiguan,…

Honda’s has added petrol-electric power to its Civic hatchback bring Toyota Corolla-rivalling fuel economy in a premium package.Here’s everything you need to know about the new Civic Hybrid.VALUEThere’s no escaping the fact that the Honda…

Hyundai’s all-important new Kona small SUV is taking shape.For the first time Hyundai’s popular SUV will be available with hybrid power.Hyundai has revealed the new hybrid will combine a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and…

If you’re looking for a reasonably compact family SUV with a couple of extra flip-up seats in the back, then the Volkswagen Tiguan should be on the shopping list.VALUEThe Tiguan Allspace is essentially a longer version of the popular Tiguan…