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2019 Kia Cerato GT Review

Joel Helmes — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:56:38 +0000

Over the past decade I have road-tested and reviewed every different Kia model and often each different variant available too. It has been a great experience watching this brand come to life and become one [...]

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2018 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L NISMO Review

Joel Helmes — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:14:43 +0000

The Nissan SUV range is one of the best available in Australia with the Pathfinder being a good option as a family car. Now, in a break from tradition, there’s even a NISMO version of [...]

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2018 Nissan 370Z N-SPORT Review

Joel Helmes — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:05:12 +0000

The big V8 Falcons and Commodores are gone and that opens an opportunity for cars like the Nissan 370Z. Boasting that typical Nissan sports car look and feel, the 370Z isn’t the freshest thing on [...]

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2018 MG ZS Review

Joel Helmes — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:50:48 +0000

This was my first time ever piloting a MG vehicle, either classic or modern, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from the MG ZS. Add in the fact that the MG brand is now [...]

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2018 Peugeot 5008 GT-Line Review

Joel Helmes — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:04:57 +0000

I’ve driven them all and I reckon the Peugeot 5008 is one of the best family vehicles on the market. It’s just an ongoing pity that more Aussie family car buyers don’t give the Peugeot [...]

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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Launch Review

Joel Helmes — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:59:25 +0000

There’s a new seven-seat option available to Aussie families with the launch of the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. The new seven-seat version of the big-selling mid-size Volkswagen SUV aimed at users requiring ‘occasional’ seven-seat capacity, without [...]

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2018 Hyundai Kona Highlander Review

Joel Helmes — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:46:21 +0000

The crossover phenomenon continues with Hyundai being one of the latest brands to enter the fray with the new Kona. A direct competitor to the big-selling Mazda CX-3, as well as offerings such as the [...]

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2018 Kia Stinger 4-Cylinder Review

Joel Helmes — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:12:42 +0000

There’s a lot to like about the Kia Stinger, but how does the four-cylinder version compare to the V6? That’s a question that is pretty easy to answer – it really doesn’t. The two versions [...]

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2018 Peugeot 308 Wagon Review

Joel Helmes — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 01:41:15 +0000

Small station wagons are quickly disappearing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider the Peugeot 308. One of the impressive new breed of cars/SUVs from Peugeot/Citroen, the 308 is a nicely sized and enjoyable vehicle [...]

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2018 Citroen C3 Review

Joel Helmes — Thu, 24 May 2018 05:57:21 +0000

French cars might not be on the top of many small car buyers lists, that’s a shame given how good this new Citroen C3 is. There’s no doubt the French designed and built cars offered [...]

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