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BMW M850i Convertible Review

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 7, 2019 | Motoring

The last BMW 8 Series was 20 years ago, back then it had pop-up headlights, 8 or even 12 cylinders...

Tesla Cybertruck to be revealed

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 7, 2019 | Motoring

Elon Musk has lit up Twitter again today with news and a date for a ‘debut’ of what Tesla is...

New vehicle sales fall off a cliff

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 6, 2019 | Motoring

Ok, this is becoming a real worry now. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has as...

In The EFTM Garage: Tesla Model 3

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 6, 2019 | Motoring

The most anticipated vehicle of not just 2019, but possibly the last 10 years is in the EFTM...

Kia’s vision for an EV future showcased by the Futuron Concept

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 5, 2019 | Motoring

Kia has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an all-wheel drive SUV coupe that should form the basis...

The electric beat goes on as BMW announce the X3 xDrive30e

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 5, 2019 | Motoring

The electrification beat goes on with news today from BMW of a new plug-in hybrid model (PHEV)....

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...

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