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Hyundai says it’s “Because of you”

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 5, 2019 | Motoring

I hate marketing spin, the way some things are pitched to us or explained is just sometimes...

Want an electric car? Here’s a quick comparison guide

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 5, 2019 | Motoring

The motoring world is full of talk about electric cars, but there’s two questions I get asked most...

Hyundai i30 Fastback N – Dare to be different

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 4, 2019 | Motoring

It would be very easy for me to refer you to my review of the Hyundai i30 N for this one. After...

Former SA Bridgestone factory site to become athletics facility

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 4, 2019 | Motoring

Bridgestone is turning its former manufacturing site into a new athletics facility. The site in...

Iconic HSV to go under the hammer

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 4, 2019 | Motoring

Here’s another ripper from Pickles the auction house. One of the 750 1988 HSV Commodore, VL SS...

Australia’s cheapest EV announced by MG – But there’s a catch

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 1, 2019 | Motoring

Australia’s cheapest EV has been announced and it’s not the Hyundai Ioniq, which just happened to...

Toyota enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a range of 2019 cars

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 1, 2019 | Motoring

If you purchased a new Toyota in 2019 you may be eligible for a little software update. Today has...

2020 Audi A1 review – it’s all grown up but is the price right?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 1, 2019 | Motoring

The new Audi A1 is like a two-year old that grew a full shoe size overnight. But in the A1’s case...

Fiat Chrysler to merge with PSA group

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 31, 2019 | Motoring

As mooted last month Fiat Chrysler and the owner of brands such as Peugeot, PSA group was...

Self driving car fatigue, I have it but others like FLIR Systems don’t

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 31, 2019 | Motoring

I’ve gone right off the idea of Self-Driving Cars. I’ve actually been pretty consistent on...

What is in the EFTM Garage?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 30, 2019 | Motoring

$281,900 before on-roads for a convertible, some people have way too much hard, cold cash. But in...

In The EFTM Garage: The Hyundai i30N Fastback

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 29, 2019 | Motoring

This week we have a few specials, but I’m rather fond of this Hyundai i30N Fastback. This is...

Renault Megane R.S. EDC Cup review – it has the flair and the respect

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 29, 2019 | Motoring

The Renault Megane R.S. range currently tops out at the new R.S. Turbo Cup model. It’s equipped...

Want to Try Getting Around Without a Car? It’s Easy With These 5 Transport Alternatives

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 28, 2019 | Motoring

With increasing petrol costs and sheer volume of cars on the road, more Australians than ever...

Mazda MX-30 Walkaround First Look : VIDEO

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 24, 2019 | Motoring

I’m in Tokyo as a guest of Mazda, and this morning I took the opportunity on a quiet Mazda...

Mazda’s first fully electric car is the MX-30

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 23, 2019 | Motoring

As Mazda looks toward 2020 and their 100th Birthday, today in Tokyo they have made an important...

Now’s the time to buy an Infiniti

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 22, 2019 | Motoring

By now you may know Infiniti is withdrawing from Australia as a brand. Not because its cars were...

Feel the Volkswagen Golf R and Amarok take on the snow, while at home

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 22, 2019 | Motoring

Ever wanted to take a car onto snow and go absolutely nuts? Well now you kind of can, in a...

Historic Ferrari fun at Fiorano Circuit

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 21, 2019 | Motoring

For a Ferrari fan this would basically be orgasmic. Ferrari Classiche Academy is underway over at...

Your childhood car is now historic!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 21, 2019 | Motoring

I’ve always heard my elders say they “don’t feel their age’’, well today after seeing this...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge winner overcomes dramatic odds

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 17, 2019 | Motoring

The epic 3032km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is over. Belgian Solar Team Agoria was the first...

Hyundai show off the Veloster Grappler!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 17, 2019 | Motoring

As far as car names go this is one of the best. Hyundai will unveil the Veloster “Grappler”, an...

Porsche Macan review – Bringing a mighty badge within striking distance

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 17, 2019 | Motoring

If it wasn’t for Porsche building SUVs there’s almost a certain chance the brand would be dead. It...

ALPINA B3 Touring to storm into Australia

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 16, 2019 | Motoring

As seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show this, a new-generation ALPINA B3 Touring will go on sale here....

2019 Holden Trax LTZ review – It is what it is

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 15, 2019 | Motoring

I’m far from a Holden hater, in fact I have a level of sympathy for the brand that has gone from...

Porsche Taycan 4S announced – Lower price expected

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 14, 2019 | Motoring

As expected Porsche will extend its recently launched fully-electric Taycan range via a new model...

Mazda CX-8 or CX-9 – Our back to back comparison

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 14, 2019 | Motoring

I’ve been somewhat confused and defeated in my car spotting challenges of late with the Mazda CX-8...

Red Bull Aston Martin to go under the Pickles Hammer today – Hurry!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 14, 2019 | Motoring

This would be my ultimate car, combing two great passions of mine. Red Bull and Aston Martin. Just...

Review: 2020 Audi Q3 35 TFSI Launch Edition

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 11, 2019 | Motoring

The second-generation Audi Q3 has touched down, with just one engine choice and two trim levels....

Navman Christmas Guide – Find the right device for you!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 9, 2019 | Motoring

Don’t get all hysterical about hot cross buns already being on sale, but we should at least focus...

Review: Toyota HiLux Workmate Single Cab 4×4

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 8, 2019 | Motoring

So, you want a bigger ute, well that’s simple, brush the family and get a single cab that allows...

Dick to show off new Pony at Bathurst

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 8, 2019 | Motoring

Ford fans can look forward to laying eyes on a special edition Mustang this weekend. I’ll be...

Nissan Navara N-Trek Review

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 3, 2019 | Motoring

Aussies love their utes so much we’re really seeing the emergence of a pissing contest....

Mental BMW SUV M Competition models here by mid 2020

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 2, 2019 | Motoring

Just recently I attended the local launch of the BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition duo. But know news...

Are you driving your kids to sleep?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 2, 2019 | Motoring

Many parents have some kind of ritual to put their kids to bed, but a survey has revealed...

Australia’s first-in-line for the Tesla Model 3 finally gets his car

Posted by Trevor Long | Sep 28, 2019 | Motoring

Andreas Stephens sat outside Tesla’s Sydney showroom for 48 hours to place his order for a...

Tesla Software Version 10.0 on the way

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 27, 2019 | Motoring

Time for another over-the-air update for Tesla and this time it’s a big welcome to Version 10.0....

Holden and Kidsafe host SUV family safety day

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 26, 2019 | Motoring

Car safety should be at the top of any buyer’s mind when purchasing a new car. Previously cost...

Eight million Aussies check their airbags

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 26, 2019 | Motoring

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today revealed the...

Mazda to reveal their first Electric Vehicle in Tokyo

Posted by Trevor Long | Sep 25, 2019 | Motoring

Mazda have announced they will showcase their first mass production battery electric vehicle in a...

Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid review – Why consider EV when you can go hybrid?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 23, 2019 | Motoring

The all-new Toyota RAV4 is selling like it’s an Aldi Special Buy. In just a matter of months the...

Hyundai develop centre airbag

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 18, 2019 | Motoring

Despite all the modern safety features in cars these days, there’s one danger that can cause...

Hyundai comes knocking with $6.2m for Car Next Door

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 18, 2019 | Motoring

They say it only takes one good idea. Well the people at car sharing platform Car Next Door would...

Porsche V Tesla – PR at its best

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 18, 2019 | Motoring

I’m all for competition and fairness in the EV car world, but this battle between Porsche and...

World Car Free Day is almost here – clear the diary

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 17, 2019 | Motoring

Did you know that September 22 is World Car Free Day? It allows people to “reimagine” their city...

Tell him he’s dreaming: Greg Rust’s race car experience in Malaysia

Posted by Greg Rust | Sep 17, 2019 | Motoring

Long time friend of EFTM and occasional test driver for us – Greg Rust – is in Singapore this week...

Gumtree exposes our unique car habits

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 16, 2019 | Motoring

New research from Gumtree has exposed a generational divide when it comes to Australian car...

Volkswagen Group to cough up $1,400 for Aussie customers victims of diesel-gate

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 16, 2019 | Motoring

The Volkswagen Group will cough up some serious dollars for the wordwide diesel emissions scandal....

Six months living with the Holden Equinox – The wash up

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 16, 2019 | Motoring

We have lived with a number of cars this year beyond the normal weeklong loan. There was the...

Frankfurt Motor Show – Fastest Lambo ever is a Hybrid

Posted by Chris Bowen | Sep 11, 2019 | Motoring

Lamborghini has launched is first hybrid super sports car. It’s the fastest Lambo ever made and...

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