Road Tests Archive
Hino 500 MY2019: Efficiency, technology and class-leading safety
16 April 2019
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It’s been more than 15 years since Hino brought out a new medium-duty Standard Cab range, but the latest model clearly ups the ante in performance, economy, convenience and class-leading safety. It also has some major innovative features around telematics. The new 500 comes with three models, three cabin configurations, a wide range of
RAM 1500 pickup – bigger, meaner and more powerful than you average ute
13 June 2018
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There’s a new RAM Pick-up on the market the 1500. RAM already has two larger models in the Australian. The 1500 is smaller than the other two but it is still big. RAM is a stand-alone division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. So where does it fit into the Australian market. As more and more
Toyota Camry – MY 2018 – Still functional but now with style
25 November 2017
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The Toyota Camry has always been a solid, conservative vehicle. It is a rational approach to motoring. It has been functional more than inspiring. And it has sold very well. But times are changing. Toyota has just launched the eighth generation Camry 34 years after it was first introduced. It is the first Camry to
SAIC LDV T60 – Now on Aussie Roads
14 November 2017
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Chinese Company SAIC takes on a booming market segment in Australia with a dual cab ute SAIC says that the LDV T60 has a muscular look that gives it a real presence on the road. The T60 comes with 2 model options the Pro aimed at the trade market and the Luxe aimed more
Kia Sorento – Great for the urban environment and not bad in the country
19 October 2017
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We travelled to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney to test the latest Kia Sorento 7-seater, large SUV. The major road through the area is the Great Western Highway which certainly links to the west but it is certainly not great. While most Sorentos will spend most of their lives in urban areas they may
Toyota 86 GT – A value for money sports coupe
14 October 2017
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We like any colour as long as it is white! There has been an upgrade of the Subaru BRZ/ Toyota 86. This rear wheel drive sports cars is better for the makeover and improves on its already impressive value for money proposition. The Toyota GT is a cheaper entry-level vehicle than the lowest price Subaru.
