Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2wd single cab load 1
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab 2WD trayback Review

This is the 4th week we have has the Mitsubishi Triton 2WD single cab tray back Ute and so far it has done nothing but impress us with its driveability and practicality. On a recent trip to Nelson Bay with over a tonne on board the Triton performed without hiccup. That trip alone was enough to sell me on the Triton as a tradie Ute. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab Trayback Ute
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

Mitsubishi Triton 2WD Cab Chassis Trayback Ute Review

We have for a few weeks the GLX single cab 5th generation 2WD Triton tray back ute to test. Launched earlier this year the often overlooked the 2WD versions provide invaluable capacity for trades people, rural and mine uses. The world of work and recreational utes is highly competitive and an important part of the Australian new car vehicle market with over 200,000 sold last year. [Read More]

Mitsubshi Pajero GLS
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2015 Mitsubishi GLS Pajero Review

Back in the early 2000’s Mitsubishi revolutionised the 4WD market with a large 4WD that actually had road manners. The issue is that apart from improvements along the way the Pajero you buy today is essentially at the core the same as that first vehicle. It still has excellent on road handling for its size and more than competent off road ability, [Read More]

Infiniti QX80 SUV
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Infiniti QX80 SUV for Australia

Infiniti today announced that its QX80 premium SUV will join the brand’s Australian model line-up and will be on sale in dealerships from later this month. Luxurious and sophisticated, the QX80 is the premium brand’s range-leading, full-size SUV and its arrival in July will herald the start of Infiniti’s next phase of new-model releases in Australia. [Read More]

Peugeot 308 G Diesel
Peugeot

Peugeot 308 GT Diesel Review

I am a big believer that first impressions always count and Peugeot makes a bold one. There is no mistaking a Peugeot for anything else and its distinctively French DNA is ever-present in the new 308. The 308 GT comes in two drivetrain options – the manual 1.6L turbo petrol or an automatic 2.0L turbo diesel – the latter being our test vehicle for the week. [Read More]

2015 Kia Sorento Platinum
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All New Kia Sorento 2015 Launch Review

With the availability of a new platform in the KIA assembly shed, Kia have taken the opportunity to redesign the third generation Sorento. About the only carry over from the previous model is the tweaked 2.2L diesel, the 3.4L V6 is a new engine for this platform. [Read More]

Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium AWD
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Subaru Outback Premium 2015 MY Review

The New 2015 Outback is a significant improvement over the previous model in style and sophistication. The Outback is one of those vehicles that grows on you the more you drive it. This is because the subtle luxuries and safety features are not intrusive but become apparent as time progresses. That is the essence of great design. [Read More]

Toyota 86 GTS
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2015 Toyota 86 GTS MT Review

There is an age old saying that says “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. That’s what comes to mind when I think of the Toyota 86 – the perfect combination of performance, price and presence. The 86 has been successful in capturing the hearts of young motoring enthusiasts and middle aged men wanting to revert to their teenage years. [Read More]