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Kia Tasman. Get in it . . . before you look at it
The Tasman is a rare ute that genuinely advances the segment . . . wearing a face only an engineer could love. The Kia Tasman arrives in Australia carrying more weight than a tradie’s toolbox. This is Kia’s first genuine crack at the dual-cab ute segment, a market where reputations are earned over decades, not…
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Tale of Two Biggies – Hyundai’s Palisade and Ionic 9
Hyundai’s big two serve up the space requirement with two distinct and modern drivelines but talking the same language. The Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid feels like it was designed with wide American highways and even wider expectations in mind — and that’s not a bad thing. For Australian buyers who prioritise space, comfort, and effortless touring…
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Leapmotor C10 – Changed My View
I’ve recently been moved to change my long-held views about electric cars. Surprisingly, it took a Chinese electric car to do it. Even more surprisingly, I think my first foray into an electrical or hybrid car could well be one of these, a Leapmotor C10. Instead of a drive for a few days, my time…
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Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic: The Sculpture That Drives Itself
Mercedes-Benz has done what only Mercedes can — turned nostalgia into tomorrow’s technology. The Vision Iconic isn’t just a glimpse of the brand’s future; it’s a reminder that progress, when dressed in velvet and chrome, still knows how to make an entrance. Mercedes-Benz has never shied away from a bit of theatre — and with…
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Hyundai Inster Test: Yep. Tardis On Wheels
City cars are supposed to be compromises: cheap to buy, cheap to run, but cramped and compromised on space. Hyundai clearly didn’t get the memo. The new Inster EV looks like it belongs in a Dinky toy collection (my favourite boyhood hobby), yet the first thing you notice after climbing aboard is just how much…
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Superb, E-Class and Carnival Hybrid Score Top ANCAP Marks
Remains of the Skoda
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Get Behind The Wheel – Cars and Trucks
This is me . . .
Cars, buses, heavy duty trucks; on or off-road. On the track when I’m lucky and plenty of time on proving grounds around the world.
Join me behind the wheel . . .
David Meredith
Writer & Journalist