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Volkswagen will offer its Passat CC model with five seats (previously four), standard satellite navigation and touchscreen Bluetooth connectivity as standard equipment when the revised model goes on sale later this month in Europe and the UK. The new features join an already generous standard feature list that includes six airbags, dual-zone climate control air [...]

The pick of the CX-7 bunch Model Tested: 2010 Mazda CX-7 Classic (FWD); 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; five-door SUV: $33,990* Entry price, ride, equipment, practicality, style, quality Handling at the limit, fuel economy CarAdvice Rating: Front-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, diesel, petrol, turbocharged, naturally aspirated – the four model CX-7 range literally has something to suit everybody. [...]

The BMW Z4 is more than a car, it’s the ultimate driving experience. Model Tested: 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive23i; 2.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; roadster – $86,200* Options (As Fitted): Metallic Paint $1,840; Sports Seats $1,330; Anti-dazzle Interior and Exterior Mirrors $700 Ideal power to weight balance; crisp handling; communicative steering; excellent fuel economy Slightly [...]

If there was ever a town made to road test convertibles in, it must be Queenstown in New Zealand. So it’s no wonder that Nissan Australia has flown a group of automotive journalist over to review its new Nissan 370Z Roadster. Day one of the event was an introduction to the vehicle and an overview [...]

Style and substance in the one package Model Tested: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback VRX; 2.4-litre, four cylinder, petrol; CVT; five door hatchback – $32,490 Options: Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System $2200; Metallic Paint $450 Styling, handling, CVT, bluetooth, stereo Fuel economy, some cheap plastics CarAdvice Rating: It’s amazing what a set of wheels and tyres, plus a [...]