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Digital radio for new Camry Atara

At the recent Toyota Yaris launch, Toyota Corporate Manager Product Planning, Greg Gardner hinted at technology on the upcoming local product (new Camry, named the Atara). When asked about digital radio implementation, Mr Gardner said, “Digital...

Toyota Yaris Review

UPDATE: Overnight the Toyota Yaris received a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating. Since its launch in 2005, the Toyota Yaris has continuously outsold its competitors and in 2011 demands a 13% market share in its segment.

Victoria gets 32 new speed and red light cameras

The Victorian Government today announced that 32 new speed and red light cameras will be switched on gradually over the coming weeks and months. The first eight of the speed and red light cameras will be switched on from tomorrow.

2012 Isuzu D-Max RT-50 Spy Rendering

Currently in its ninth year of production, the Isuzu D-Max (previously known as the Holden Rodeo) is in the midst of an all new replacement, set to go on sale in 2012. While details are still far from clear, initial spy photos were followed by a...

Holden Barina Review

In a self-confessed product renaissance, Holden expects to launch 10 new models over the next two years and following our earlier introduction to Holden’s all new small car entrant, the Barina Spark, it chose Melbourne as the location to launch its...

Ford Focus Review

Ford Focus Titanium TDCi Hatch: $36,090 ($38,390 as tested) manufacturer’s list price. I never thought the car that would take me by surprise this year would be a car nestled in the small car category.

Ford Falcon EcoLPi Review

Ford Falcon G6E EcoLPi: $52,890 (manufacturer’s list price) If you’re anything like me, your memories of LPG-powered vehicles are limited to trips back home in taxis between the hours of 12am and 5am on Sunday mornings.

Toyota HiLux 4×4 Review

As a central location to the success of the iconic Toyota HiLux in Australia, Townsville was Toyota’s first non-metro dealership 47 years ago and today boasts one of Toyota’s largest distribution networks.

Win a brand new Aston Martin book

CarAdvice is giving Aston Martin diehards the chance to win one of two copies of the brilliant new book, Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul.   Penned by Australian motoring journalist David Dowsey, this captivating book reveals the stories...

Aston Martin Virage Review

2012 Aston Martin Virage 5.9-litre V12, two-door coupe, six-speed automatic transmission: $371,800 Photography: Joel Strickland Driving the new Aston Martin Virage is not dissimilar to the early 90s movie Groundhog Day.