Car Reviews
2018 Skoda Octavia RS 245 Review
With its strong lines, and a slightly odd name, Octavia provides a more spacious alternative to a hot hatch in the Skoda Octavia RS 245. This is the hottest offering in the Octavia range and […]
Articles by Alan Zurvas
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PETRONAS launches new oil into Australia
Petronas (pronounced Petro-Nas) made its first foray into the Australian Consumer Market with the launch of its new Syntium motor oil with °CoolTech. This is the same oil used in Lewis Hamilton’s F1 race cars. […]
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet Review
A Mercedes-Benz cabriolet/convertible is a symbol of style and sophistication and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 is just as stylish as any of the classic ‘drop tops’ of the past from the three-pointed star brand. Some […]
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2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review
The Nissan 370Z has been around for 9 years, but it still looks good. Even so, in car terms, 9 years is an ion. The look carries the design ethos from the preceding 350Z, and […]
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2018 Nissan Qashqai Review
Nissan’s Qashqai continues where Dualis left off, and is Nissan’s small SUV contender in a segment that is rapidly expanding in 2018. Last year, SUV sales were up 10.9% and with new players coming in […]
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Kia unveils special edition Stinger
An enhanced 2.0L Stinger has been created to celebrate the Australian Open of which Kia is a major sponsor. Outside, there are unique 19” wheels, body decals, and a limited edition badge. The interior receives […]
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2018 Audi Q2 Edition One Review
Whenever I hear the word “Audi”, I’m transported into an episode of AbFab…“Names, Names, Names Sweety.” When I think ‘Audi’, I think class, all class. And the new Audi baby SUV, the Q2, is a […]
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2018 Ford Everest Titanium Review
In recent years, LCVs (light commercial vehicles) like the Ford Ranger, have been turned into SUVs. The Ford Everest is one such result. I saw Ford demonstrate their Ranger at the last Sydney Motor Show. […]
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2018 Kia Sorento Diesel Review
Kia recently released the updated 2018 Kia Sorento in Australia with the seven-seat SUV getting both design and under bonnet improvements for the new year. Upgrades to the 2015 Behind the Wheel Car of the […]
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2018 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Review
Rarely do I get excited about a car, not because most cars are awful, but because most cars are reasonably good. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is very good, very good indeed. In fact, this is […]
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2018 Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT Review
It’s nearly 18 months since the Subaru Levorg first arrived in Australia and in that time it has proven a popular choice, albeit most likely not quite as popular as Subaru would have liked. And […]
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2018 Skoda Octavia RS 245 Launch Review
Skoda has sold 5,000 cars in Australia this year so far. They’re proud of it too, and so they should be. It is a brand that flies under the radar somewhat, but is one that […]
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2018 Holden Equinox Launch Review
In Australia, there are Holden people, and Ford people, or at least, that’s the way it used to be. With the loss of local manufacturing, GM-Holden is essentially now no different to any other car […]
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2018 Nissan QASHQAI Launch Review
New boss of Nissan Australia, Stephen Lester, has been brought in to deliver improved results and there are hopes this updated Nissan QASHQAI will help. Originally launched back in 2014, the Nissan QASHQAI in those […]
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2017 Renault Clio Zen & Intens Review
The Renault Clio model range might have somewhat silly names, Zen and Intens, but they are great little cars. A true city car, the 2017 Renault Clio is as cute as a button with big […]