Tag: Motoring
Peugeot hatches a winner
By ALISTAIR KENNEDY
The Peugeot 308 is the mid-sized model in the French marque’s Australian range.
The latest, all-new, model arrived in Australia in September...
Get the gear on Mini style
By EWAN KENNEDY
A few weeks back we enjoyed a great day at Phillip Island thrashing around in a series of brightly coloured gen-three...
Lowdown on sporty Mazda
By EWAN KENNEDY
Mazda MX-5 significantly changed the direction of automotive history when it was introduced to a surprised world way back in 1989.
Until...
Be seduced
By DEREK OGDEN
On 4 August 1925, Nevill Westwood, a Seventh Day Adventist missionary, set out from Perth to spread the word of his beliefs...
Tough guy lacks punch
By DEREK OGDEN
As much as a small 1.2-litre three-cylinder hatchback could be considered aggressive, the new Micra is more so, according to Nissan.
The...
Loud and proud roar
By EWAN KENNEDY
Audi R8 created quite a stir when launched in 2007 because it showcased the German giant’s winning ways in the ultra-tough...
Niche journey
By PETER ANDERSON
Dodge is unusual in currently being a single-model brand in the country.
In this case, it's the seven-seat Dodge Journey in three...
Octavia’s set on style
By DEREK OGDEN
With awards, such as Family Car of the Year, Medium Car Under $50,000 and Gold Star Value Car, piling up...
Hi-tech auto care for you
Sue Stewart and Owen Morgan from R.S. Autocare at Purton Road, Pakenham.
R.S. AUTOCARE at Pakenham prides itself in putting its customers first.
The company handles...
Leading into harmony
By DEREK OGDEN
Key changes to the Sonata have put the seventh generation of the Hyundai sedan in harmony with its classy upscale...
Treading a well-worn path
CARDINIA Tyre Centre prides itself on knowledge and experience when it comes to tyres and wheel alignments.
Owner Wayne Both has had more than 30...
True to the classic spirit
By DEREK OGDEN
Ah, those Italians. Back in 1923, race driver Ugo Sivocci slapped a green four-leaf clover on his ‘RL’ and drove...