Kevin J Lee

2024 Kia EV9 7-Seat Electric SUV Review

Ask someone twenty years ago if they’d pay $100k for a Kia and you’ll be laughed out of the pub quicker than the 5.3 seconds it takes the EV9 GT-Line to dash from 0-100km/h. Yet, what you see here is the first Kia to breach that mark, almost. Starting at …

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Toyota Tundra confirmed for sale in Australia late this year

Toyota Australia has confirmed the 2025 Toyota Tundra full-size ute will go on sale officially in November this year. This follows a nine-month evaluation period where 300 vehicles were leased to potential buyers to use and test. Like the other full-size pick-ups in Australia, the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and …

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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid Review

At first glance, you might wonder what’s special about the Jeep Grand Cherokee you see here. It looks almost exactly like any other Grand Cherokee, until you spot the additional fuel door on the left-hand side front quarter panel. This is the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe, the first-ever plug-in …

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2024 GWM Ora EV Review – better than expected

If you enjoy the attention of having strangers ask what car you’re driving, then the GWM Ora might be the car for you. The ‘Funky Cat’, as the five door electric hatch is known in its home market of China, is the brand’s latest edition in its fast expanding Australian …

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2024 Genesis GV70 Electric Review

You can say both Hyundai and Kia are the trailblazers when it comes to mainstream electric vehicles. It started with the Hyundai Ioniq EV sedan which has since spun the excellent Ioniq electric range. Now the brand is applying the same formula to its luxury off-shoot’s Genesis GV70 Electric. Like …

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2025 BMW X3 breaks cover. Arrives in Australia Q1

The all-new 2025 BMW X3 has been unveiled with new looks, the latest tech and more powerful engines. Set to hit Australian showrooms in the first quarter of 2025, BMW’s local arm has confirmed the new X3 will launch in two variants – the entry X3 20 xDrive which replaces …

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2024 Fiat 500e Review – Cinquecento heads into the EV age

When it comes to reinvention, Cher and Madonna quickly pop into mind. Both have illustrious careers that span decades and they managed to keep their materials fresh through the years. The Fiat 500 has a similarly celebrated career. The original Cinquecento was one of the world’s most likeable and recognisable …

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2024 Mazda CX-90 D50e 7-Seat Review

The Mazda CX-90 is the second vehicle tasked with propelling the Japanese brand into the premium territory with a starting price of $74,400 before on-road costs. Not only does it compete with the likes of the Audi Q7 and Lexus RX, it also plays in the same field as the …

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2024 Mazda CX-60 G40e Review

If you are reading this, you’d likely know by now the Mazda CX-60 is one of the Japanese brand’s most ambitious and important models to date. It has been tasked with propelling the small (on a global scale) mainstream manufacturer up the premium ladder where profit margin is more lucrative. …

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale mild-hybrid review

It’s not easy being an Alfa Romeo Tonale. You see, the mere mention of Alfa Romeo will invoke images of the stunning 8C Competizione, and in more recent times, the BMW M3 rivalling twin turbo V6 Guilia Quadrifoglios. The Tonale on the other hand is a small luxury SUV, albeit …

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2024 Audi SQ7 TFSI Review – A practical hot-SUV

The Audi SQ7 has been with us since 2015 and with a heavily 2nd facelifted model just around the corner, we spent some time with a 2024 SQ7 to reacquaint ourselves with the luxury SUV before the new one arrives. While the updated model brings aesthetic and tech upgrades to …

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2024 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX Hybrid Review

Want a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid but not keen on waiting for 18 months? The Honda ZR-V e:HEV might be your answer. What is it? The five-seat Honda ZR-V is a mid-size SUV that straddles the gap between the Honda CR-V and the smaller HR-V in size, performance and price. …

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2024 Nissan X-Trail SUV range review

The Nissan X-Trail has always been one of the favourites amongst Aussie buyers. But with the previous-generation model getting long in the tooth, especially amongst fresher rivals, the new model can’t arrive soon enough. Now into its fourth generation, the T33 2024 Nissan X-Trail has big shoes to fill in …

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Hyundai N Vision 74 reported approved for production!

The seemingly designed for game console Hyundai N Vision 74 concept has reportedly been green light for production. According to Korean new outlet ETNews, the brand intends to build 100 examples of the ultra-cool concept, with 70 of those destined for the showroom while the remaining 30 will be reserved …

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