Car Reviews
2017 Toyota 86 GT Review
I’ll declare my love for the Toyota 86 straight up. It’s been one of my favourite cars since its release about four years ago. So, to say I was excited to see what Toyota has […]
Month: December 2016
Talking Points
Eight Great Australian Drives
Australia is a country with something for everyone. Pristine golden beaches with cerulean seashores? Check. Vivacious cities with plenty of nightlife and things to see and do? Check. Indigenous wildlife in its natural habitat? Check. […]
Car Reviews
Truck News Wrap: Hino expands, Parking anxiety and Iveco China
This week on the Behind the Wheel Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Australian Trucking Association calls for simplified Heavy Vehicle Laws. Hino expands and improves Australian dealer network. New Paccar truck leasing outlets open in […]
Car Reviews
Calls for drivers to be patient during festive season
We say it around this time every year, there are people with us now who won’t survive the Christmas holidays. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) wants us all to slow down and take breaks if […]
Car Reviews
Audi Q8 set for Detroit debut
The Audi range looks set to swell once again with the German car brand about to unveil this Audi Q8 concept. Set for an official debut at the Detroit Motor Show next month, Audi describe […]
Car Reviews
Next-generation Kia Picanto teased
The Kia Picanto might not be the first Kia model that comes to mind, however there are hopes this new-generation model will make a big impact in Australia. Kia Motors has just released these teaser […]
Car Reviews
New and improved Hino dealerships for 2017
2017 is looking to be another year of growth for Hino with the second-best selling truck brand in Australia announcing new/improved dealership sites this week. Hino tell us that Newcastle Commercial Vehicles (NCV) is working […]
Car Reviews
Truck News Wrap: ProStar coming, ATA votes and Navistar confirms
This week on the Behind the Wheel Trucks News Wrap/Podcast we cover: International Prostar confirmed for Australia bu Iveco. Navistar confirms deal with Volkswagen Truck and Bus almost done. Polls open for Australian Trucking Association […]
Car Reviews
Mercedes-Benz Vans on track for record 2016
2016 has been a remarkable year by any measure for Mercedes-Benz. The German car brand is on track for a record sales year and while it’s passenger cars and SUVs are finding a growing number […]
Car Reviews
2017 Subaru Impreza Launch Review
Subaru dealerships in Australia are now welcoming a new generation version of the Subaru Impreza. The new 2017 Subaru Impreza welcomes a fresh new look, albeit one that is not entirely different to the model it […]
Car News
Car News Wrap: Recalls, Poll result and Subaru optimistic
A Behind the Wheel web poll has found there are still plenty of people getting about in Medium/Large cars. We asked the question – What sort of vehicle do you own/drive? and after more than […]
Car Reviews
Medium and large cars still on top in 2017
The SUV market in Australia is booming ahead, however a Behind the Wheel web poll has found there are still plenty of people getting about in Medium/Large cars. We asked the question – What sort […]
Car Reviews
Navistar says Volkswagen deal moving ahead
Navistar has confirmed that everything remains on track in regards to the truck manufacturer’s strategic alliance with Volkswagen. In September, Volkswagen Truck & Bus announced it was buying a 16.6% stake in Navistar, the manufacturer […]
Car Reviews
Australian autonomous car trial to begin
It seems that autonomous and semi-autonomous cars are going to be a part of the future of motoring, now comes Australia’s first official ‘on road’ test of the technology. It’s been announced that the Victorian […]
Car Reviews
International ProStar confirmed for Australia
Another major piece of the International Trucks puzzle has fallen into place with Iveco confirming the International ProStar is coming to Australia in 2017. Iveco Australia recently won the Australian distribution rights for the return […]