Cheap(ish) thrills from Maserati

The hallowed race-bred brand, and all of its motoring history, can be yours for $138,900.

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Motoring

Novel auto features protect all

Novel auto features protect all

New technologies are making roads safer for users — including those not in cars.

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Skoda Scout out in front

Skoda Scout out in front

More fruit, equipment, zip, and attractive pricing make this Octavia worth considering.

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Tiguan stands out from rivals

Tiguan stands out from rivals

Diesel Volkswagen SUV is quiet and stylish with plenty of pep.

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A revolution on the horizon

A revolution on the horizon

Hyundai’s ix35 Fuel Cell is the first serious hydrogen production vehicle in the world and a technological riv...

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Built to last a lifetime

Built to last a lifetime

Customised aluminium trailers lead the way at ramps.

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Upgrade for improvement

Upgrade for improvement

Modifying factory-standard suspension can bring better performance from your 4WD.

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Improvements elevate Ranger

Improvements elevate Ranger

Ford’s updated light-commercial ute is more car-like but will still handle the rough stuff.

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Get value with your vroom

Get value with your vroom

NEIL DOWLING looks hard to find performance and turbo-charged fun with sensational bang for your buck.

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Feature-rich and priced right

Feature-rich and priced right

Lexus RC350 coupe kicks sand into the faces of heavyweight rivals.

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Technology fuels tough choice

Technology fuels tough choice

Diesel or petrol? Compare the pros and cons of today’s 4WDs.

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Choose your tyres to suit the conditions

Choose your tyres to suit the conditions

Heavy-duty tracks call for heavy-duty shoes.

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Smart options for low-km cars

Smart options for low-km cars

Market sets a ceiling on a model’s resale value mostly because of age and dated features, regardless of kilome...

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Winnebago set to make it big in WA

Winnebago set to make it big in WA

New range of models built for Down Under on display.

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Harmony key to towing

Harmony key to towing

Relax, work together and you’ll still be friends at the start and end of your trip.

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Living the dream in Mad Max’s machine

Living the dream in Mad Max’s machine

This car-struck fan’s movie-driving fantasy is fulfilled in gloriously furious fashion

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Roomy storage stars stack up

Roomy storage stars stack up

We take a look at five modern cars that are big on space and low on price, a far cry from their forerunners.

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Your choice: style or sensibility

Your choice: style or sensibility

A new Hyundai and refreshed Mazda6 show the medium-large sedan category is far from dead. NEIL DOWLING compare...

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Get a grip with tyres

Get a grip with tyres

Wide selection for all conditions ensures better performance, safety and longevity.

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Merc acts to fix glaring omission

Merc acts to fix glaring omission

New ute to be aimed at premium brand’s ‘global growth targets’ but will be sold from its commercial showrooms.

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Recovery risks

Recovery risks

Knowing what to do and which equipment to use is vital.

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Future arrives without peer

Future arrives without peer

The Tesla is to the conventional automobile what an orange is to an apple with its raft of revolutionary - and...

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Five of the best for families

Five of the best for families

These cars have the potential to appreciate in value and prove carting the kids around can also be fun and sty...

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Electricity all the buzz on the buses

Electricity all the buzz on the buses

Volvo and Siemens are driving electromobility in public transport, reports DAVID MEREDITH.

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Good sense to a TT

Good sense to a TT

Audi has left the latest coupe’s distinct character intact with a view to maintaining its original go-kart app...

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New Sonata a quiet achiever

New Sonata a quiet achiever

The mid-size Hyundai impresses with quality handling and a great price.

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Much of a muchness? Not really

Much of a muchness? Not really

Little seems to separate these two cars but on closer inspection, differences become much clearer.

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Copy doesn't measure up

Copy doesn't measure up

PRODUCT REVIEW: The tow-ball weight is one of the most important safety considerations when towing a caravan a...

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Prestige upgrades give your ears a treat

Prestige upgrades give your ears a treat

You can spend thousands on in-car stereo systems but are they worth it? DENNIS LINGANE reports.

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National vehicle sales defy economic jitters

National vehicle sales defy economic jitters

Commercial vans were all up, especially the light variety, and the volume of buses improved more than 21 per c...

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Eye candy

Eye candy

Our pick of 13 chic and tasty cars under $35,000 will have passers-by drooling (not at you, at the machines).

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Avoid storage problems weighing you down

Avoid storage problems weighing you down

Drawers secure essentials so they don’t become lethal.

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Skype or sip champers in a self-driving Merc

Skype or sip champers in a self-driving Merc

Driving in the future will be like taking a first-class flight.

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Your plan for an action-packed year ahead

Your plan for an action-packed year ahead

From exploring Victoria’s high country to a dash through the Gascoyne, there’s plenty to excite 4WD enthusiast...

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Smart suspension latest high-tech frontier

Smart suspension latest high-tech frontier

Technologies that were once the province of science fiction are being employed by more manufacturers.

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The year of the ute lies ahead

The year of the ute lies ahead

Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota are giving their models total makeovers, and the three are expected to follow in...

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How to travel a big decision

How to travel a big decision

There is much to consider when choosing the vehicle you will call home, writes STEPHEN WILLIAMS.

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Star cars of 2015

Star cars of 2015

It's time to discover which sedan, hatch and sports models are accelerating this year.

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Skills and tools required for self-installation

Skills and tools required for self-installation

Doing it yourself has advantages like cost but fitting instructions can vary from brilliant to absolute horror...

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More than just a pretty face lift

More than just a pretty face lift

Improvements to Porsche’s large SUV are too good to ignore, be it performance, fuel efficiency or safety.

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Ready for a breakdown

Ready for a breakdown

It’s essential to have a good toolkit when out on the road — even if you are not mechanically minded.

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Subaru challenges Japanese rivals

Subaru challenges Japanese rivals

New Liberty pricing is great value for a high-tech, quiet, all-wheel-drive medium sedan

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Volvo drives safety

Volvo drives safety

Volvo aims to design cars to handle myriad real-life crash scenarios — not just do what’s required to earn a f...

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Micros under the car bonnet

Micros under the car bonnet

Computer technology is central to the modern motor vehicle, raising questions about trade skills for servicing...

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Great expectations for Mazda’s big baby

Great expectations for Mazda’s big baby

In a world-first media test drive in Victoria, the Japanese company unveiled its next big thing — the CX-3 com...

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Drivers to feel pain for road fix

Drivers to feel pain for road fix

WA motorists would fork out the equivalent of an extra tank of petrol a year to help the State pay for more ro...

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Who needs a Rolls-Royce?

Who needs a Rolls-Royce?

No one . . . but plenty of people lust after one, as booming world sales of the marque attest

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Space for everything and it all stays in place

Space for everything and it all stays in place

An organised and secure storage system is essential

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Time to be sporty ... and sensible

Time to be sporty ... and sensible

The Toyota 86 is a little ripper, once you have squeezed into it

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Electric BMW causes a whirr

Electric BMW causes a whirr

The new i3 city car combines lightweight architecture with smart technology while showing off your green crede...

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Tracking down the truth

Tracking down the truth

A simple guide to finding what’s the best 4WD for you

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Plenty to explore

Plenty to explore

From the South West to the eastern edge of the State there are camp sites and 4WD tracks aplenty to discover

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Tiny Fiat 500 makes a giant statement

Tiny Fiat 500 makes a giant statement

Italy’s quirky light car freshened up for Down Under

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Top 10 driving tips these holidays

Top 10 driving tips these holidays

The Office of Road Safety have provided us with their top 10 driving tips, to stay safe these holidays.

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Play it safe on hard road to destination

Play it safe on hard road to destination

Cover all the bases when you’re behind the wheel of your 4WD on that long-distance trip on bitumen

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Mean machines measure up

Mean machines measure up

Jeep has tagged its toughest off road vehicles with ‘Trail Rated’ certification — a list of rugged features fo...

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Regular checks prevent dramas

Regular checks prevent dramas

Modern 4WDs need specialised mechanical care but owners can still do their bit

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Experts pick five top tips to save fuel

Experts pick five top tips to save fuel

Driver-training authorities in 13 European countries have devised a five-point plan for motorists to save petr...

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Prepare your vehicle for long trips

Prepare your vehicle for long trips

Preparation of both the driver and car could make the difference between a safe, trouble-free trip to the Sout...

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How to travel is a big decision

How to travel is a big decision

There is much to consider when choosing the vehicle you will call home.

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Small, smart and popular

Small, smart and popular

Agile, fun and with a touch of luxury, the Toyota Yaris ZR hatch has plenty going for it.

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Uncompromising formula ticks all boxes

Uncompromising formula ticks all boxes

Renault’s small wagon makes a case to look beyond small SUVs

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