Alvin Lee

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2023 Toyota GR Supra to score a six-speed manual gearbox?

The Toyota GR Supra is highly capable sports car but its lack of a manual gearbox option has many purists crying out for one to be made available. It seems their cries have been heard and the wait is over. According to a report by BestCarWeb, Toyota is close to …

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2022 Peugeot 5008 GT Petrol Review

You need seven seats but don’t want to drive a bulky people mover. You want the looks of an SUV but don’t need all-wheel drive. Does something like this exist? Yes it does, and it’s called the Peugeot 5008. Available in petrol or diesel-powered form, the Peugeot 5008 is priced …

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe H&R lowering springs and spacer package

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe brings an extra set of doors for added practicality, without looking any less sexy than its coupe sibling. The stretched 4 Series variant not only carries over much of the coupe’s front fascia and rear styling, but also retains the coupe’s swooping roof line …

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2022 Citroen C3 Shine Review

If you’re reading this review, chances are you’re keen to standout from the crowd and go a little left field. The city hatchback segment is getting a little too predictable these days. The main players are safe and easy options like the Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and Volkswagen Polo. The …

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2022 Honda Civic Type R previewed

One of the most exciting new cars to launch this year is the highly anticipated Honda Civic Type R. The sixth generation model of the cult hot hatch will again be based on the Civic hatch – currently in its eleventh generation. The outgoing Civic Type R is already the …

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2021 Subaru XV Hybrid Review

Subaru has a rich heritage in SUVs and all-wheel drives, but the company is relatively new to the hybrid petrol-electric scene. The company’s first hybrid product, the XV Hybrid debuted in 2019, and while it wasn’t quite as resolved as similar hybrid offerings from the hybrid king that is Toyota, …

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2022 Suzuki Swift Sport takes shape in new renderings

Word on the street is that the Suzuki Swift will undergo a full model change around mid-2022, with an official model launch expected later that year. A high achiever in the class of compact hatchbacks, the next-generation Suzuki Swift is expected to step up in design, dynamics and technology. Like …

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In detail: 2022 Ford Ranger

The new-generation Ford Ranger is officially out and it’s been touted by its maker as the smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger ever. Like the generation before it, the new Ranger’s development is led by Ford’s Product Development Centre in Australia, with local engineers and designers responsible for the …

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Mitsubishi Airtrek all-electric SUV unveiled

Mitsubishi’s electrified future is previewed today with the unveiling of the new Airtrek all-electric compact SUV. Jointly developed with Mitsubishi’s vehicle production and sales joint venture in China, GAC, the brand’s first EV compact crossover will initially cater exclusively for the Chinese domestic market. According to Mitsubishi, the Airtrek was …

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2021 Nissan Navara ST-X and PRO-4X Review

The current third-generation Nissan Navara has been around in Australia since 2015, but incremental updates over the years have kept it fresh. New grades and special edition models were introduced, adjustment and refinement to the chassis were made, and safety features were boosted. In what is quite possibly the biggest …

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Mitsubishi Outlander Evolution imagined

It’s no secret that Mitsubishi has been toying with the idea of a high performance SUV for a while now. Since the demise of the much-missed Lancer Evolution sports sedan in 2016, the Japanese brand has been without a proper performance offering. With a current product line-up consisting of mostly …

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2021 Kia Carnival Review – Platinum Diesel

The Kia Carnival has grown from its humble beginning as a cheap and cheerful way of carrying many people to a household name for the segment. Now in its fourth generation, the Carnival continues to make big strides with a bold new design, revamped cabin and improved tech. Range and …

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Next-gen Mazda 6 to go mild-hybrid, PHEV and rear-drive

Mazda’s push towards a premium brand will start with the company’s mid-size Mazda 6 sedan. The next-generation model will transition from a front-wheel drive format to rear-wheel drive, signalling Mazda’s intention to pit the 6 against the likes of Genesis G70, Lexus IS and to a certain extend the German …

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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: Price and Spec Comparison

  Think electric cars and right away Tesla springs to mind. The American electric car manufacturer’s models are synonymous with cool tech and supercar-beating acceleration. Its best seller, the Model 3 sedan, is the most affordable model. While it plays in the luxury sports sedan segment, rivalling the likes of …

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