Holden Statesman Review & Road Test

It’s over $100,000 cheaper than its nearest German competitor.

Model Tested:

2009 Holden WM Statesman; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $63,990*

Fuel economy; interior room; value for money
Transmission; lack of design change
CarAdvice Rating:
I’ll promise you from the outset that this isn’t one of those ‘the fish was this big’ stories. The Holden Statesman [...]

2010 Lexus LS range – first images

The mid-life facelift is generally when a manufacturer adds a few more features, changes the lights, a bumper here and there and keeps the car looking fresh for a few more years. Say hello to the soon to be updated Lexus LS range.

So far as we can tell from this leaked JDM brochure of next [...]

BMW 7 Series Review & Road Test

2009 BMW 740i Review & Road Test

The 7 Series still sets the benchmark in large car luxury
Model Tested:

2009 BMW 740i; 3.0-litre, twin turbo, six-cylinder; six-speed automatic; sedan – $203,000 (RRP)

Options (As Fitted):

Dynamic Drive $5250; Comfort Seats $4300; Professional Hi-Fi System $1900; Lane Departure Warning $1300; Side View Camera $900; Sports Leather Steering Wheel $600

Smooth [...]

Toyota considers Daimler partnership – report

A report from German paper Auto Motor und Sport says Toyota is considering a partnership with European heavy-weight Daimler.

After Toyota’s recent collaboration with Aston Martin on a small car project, the idea may not be as silly as it sounds.

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2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Automatic Review

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Automatic Review & Road Test

Tiguan demonstrates just how good a modern SUV can be
Model Tested:

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI 4MOTION wagon 2.0-litre turbo diesel six-speed automatic – $38,290 (RRP)

Options Fitted:

Metallic Paint $790; Audio System Upgrade (DynAudio) with Satellite Navigation & Reversing Camera $4780; Xenon Headlamps $1990; Leather Trim $3990; Front Fog [...]

Lexus LS 460 AWD Moscow debut

Lexus is set to premiere a new all-wheel drive variant of its LS 460 sedan at this year’s Moscow International Motor Show.
 
The all-paw system has been adapted from its bigger brother the LS 600hL and promises outstanding performance, sure-footed dynamic abilities and advanced active safety systems.

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2008 Lexus LS460 Review

2008 Lexus LS460 Review & Road Test

L•S |ˈɛl ˈɛs | (abbr.) – Lederhosen Shakedown

Model Tested:

2008 Lexus LS460 sedan 4.6-litre automatic – $194,891 (RRP)

Spacious & Comfortable, Simple Functionality, Well Appointed
Diminished Boot Space, Soft and Heavy Handling Attributes

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Matt Brogan
As flagship of the Lexus range this fourth generation LS should have the German [...]

2008 Lexus LS600hL review

2008 Lexus LS600hL Road Test

Model tested: Lexus LS600hL
Recommended Retail Price: $240,000.
Options fitted: None fitted.
Standard equipment, fuel economy, subtle ride.
Handling, looks too much like the LS460, boot room.
CarAdvice rating: (4.00)
– Photographs and review by Paul Maric and Anthony Crawford
“There are thirty-two advanced automotive systems listed under the LS 600hL’s Technical Glossary. Lexus [...]

Best rear-visibility study

The  NRMA has recently finished a study ranking vehicles for their rear-ward visibility. Cars were judged on how well a driver can see out the back of a car, as well as the availability of reversing technology.

The issue has become a big concern with a child run over in their driveway every week in Australia. [...]

2007 Lexus LS460 Road Test

2007 Lexus LS460 Road Test

“Lexus’s brand statement has always been “The Pursuit of Perfection”. With the LS460 they have already arrived”
Test Model: 2007 Lexus LS460
Car Advice Rating:

Options Fitted: “No Options Available” – you won’t see these words in any of the equivalent sized German car brochures. The LS460 spec we get here in Australia [...]

This week & the week ahead

What a week! In an effort to expand our reader interaction we will end each week by summarising the week that’s been and discuss the week ahead.
Week Summary
This week has been massive for CarAdvice with readership climbing to well over 15,000 Unique Visitors per day. We also say ‘hi’ to George, the newest member of [...]

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