Aussie Lion: Holden Equinox LTZ-V
The Holden Captiva wasn’t much to shout about. Against the competition, it sadly failed to cut the mustard in terms of design, function and driving dynamics. Clearly a re-think was required and Holden has responded brilliantly with the all-new Equinox. Aimed squarely at the Mazda CX5 and Honda’s HRV, the Mexican built Equinox, […]
A Firm Foothold: Volkswagen Amarok
In less than a decade, the Volkswagen Amarok has gained a firm foothold in one of this country’s most competitive segments, the ute. For 2018, VW has breathed new life into the Amarok with an updated V6 Highline and flagship Aventura. Miles Continental allowed me to compare both these models back to back […]
A little beast: Mini Cooper S Hatch SE
John Cooper was born 17 July, 1923 so there was no better excuse to grab the new Mini Cooper S Hatch SE to see what it could do. When John Cooper and Sir Alec Issigonis sketched out the initial design on a table cloth in 1956, they really hit on what would become an iconic […]
Volvo XC40 VS Jaguar E Pace
Straight off the bat, the all new Volvo XC40 and Jaguar E Pace are exquisite cars. Both are their respective firm’s first foray into the uber competitive small luxury SUV market, and I was given the opportunity to put them both to the test. Volvo XC40 Following the flagship XC90 and mid -range XC60, […]
A well thought out package: Peugeot’s 5008 review
Flushed with the success from its European Car of the Year winning 3008 soft-roader, Peugeot has decided to revisit that winning formula and give its slightly bigger 5008 the same treatment – and it seems to have pulled it off. The 5008 boasts more space inside and thanks to two more foldaway rear seats, you […]