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Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 & 350 Review

The new third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK is anything but a ‘chick’s car’. Prices start from $82,900 for the SLK 200 and that’s an $8500 reduction on the previous model. Having been on the market for 15 years, the SLK badge has genera

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Review

Model tested: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG San Diego, CA—In this business, every once in awhile, a very pleasant surprise will land in your lap. Such was the case when I ventured to the west coast of America recently to drive the latest off

2011 Hyundai ix35 Review

The 2011 Hyundai ix35 enhances an already successful compact SUV with more features and better driving dynamics. It was only about a year ago that Hyundai began the final stages of its assault on the Australian car market with the launch of th

Audi Q7 Review

Frugal, off-road capable and now, eco-friendly. Model Tested: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0TDI stop/start; 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6: $88,614 - $98,122 as tested. Options: Metallic paint - $2175 Luggage rail system - $633 Technik package - $67

Skoda Superb Wagon Review

Volkswagen’s Skoda continues to push harder in to Australia in a battle to win the hearts and minds of local buyers. Despite producing many great models, it hasn’t been an easy job with Skoda yet to hit the sweet spot down under. Nonethele

Kia Sorento Review & Road Test

The old adage, "you get what you pay for" means nothing to Kia. Model Tested: 2009 Kia Sorento Platinum; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo diesel; six-speed automatic; SUV - $48,990* Options: Metallic Paint $450 CarAdvice Ratin

2009 Kia Soul Review

Korean carmaker Kia, like its sibling Hyundai, is a company that’s on the move in the automotive world and whether some want to accept it or not it’s now a company making world-class products that are selling in huge numbers around the world.