Adam Phillips

  • Motoring

RACV’s ‘Cheapest Car’ awards miss a major cost in ownership – resale value.

Each year, the RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey reveals Victoria’s cheapest car to own and operate. This year, the…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

What do you want for Christmas? Volkswagen hopes that it is a new ID.4 – World Car of the Year.

Volkswagen’s  award-winning 2021 World Car of the Year, the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV, has hit Aussie shores. A “register-your-interest waitlist”…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Genesis GV80 Review – The world’s best American car… is Korean.

Make: GenesisModel: GVVariant: 80Engine/Transmission: 3.5 twin turbo petrol / 8 speed autoManufacturer claimed fuel economy: 11.7L/100kmPrice: From around $110000 FIRST…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Can an EV really be your only car? Family haulers Nissan Patrol and Hyundai Staria head-to-head.

I love EVs. While I'm still a little caution when considering their sometimes dubious environmental credentials, the drive fantastically! I…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Huge News: Volvo Australia to be electric only by 2026

Volvo has today announced that from 2026 it will only sell fully electric cars in Australia - four years earlier…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

French cars and blackmarket kidneys — New C5 X mirrors classics from the past

Citroen is a brand close to my heart. I have owned a few and plan to own more still but…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Hyundai i20N Review – No i20N for you!

Make: HyundaiModel: i20Variant: N Engine / Transmission: 1.6 litre turbo – 6 speed manualManufacturer Claimed Fuel Economy: 6.9L/100km combined Price: From $34990... but they're all sold out…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Ioniq 5: An EV worth coveting

Make: HyundaiModel: Ioniq 5Variant: Techniq AWDEngine/Transmission: Liquid cooled lithium-ion battery (225kw/605Nm)Range: about 420kmPrice: $77500 plus on road costs First impressions: I predict that as EV sales…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Audi’s RS3 will make you an ICE addict!

Make: AudiModel: A3Variant: RS Engine / Transmission: 2.5 litre turbo – 7 Speed S-tronicManufacturer Claimed Fuel Economy: 8.3L/100km combined Price: From $104,748 on road First impressions: EV…

3 years ago
  • Motoring

Audi E-Tron Review – A handsome blend of EV and ‘LUX’ SUV.

Make: AudiModel: E-TronVariant: SEngine/Transmission: Lithium-ion battery (370kw/973Nm)Range: about 400kmPrice: $147980 plus on road costs (about $180000 on the road, depending on the state) First Impressions:…

3 years ago