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2023 Nissan Z Review - Skips, Pops, Noise, Fuzz, And Joy

The Truth About Cars

I recall reading reviews of the Nissan GT-R back in 2008 when it debuted - holy crap, that car is STILL being built! Reviewers often lamented these changes as a drift away from a traditional enthusiast vibe. It’s not cheap, that’s for certain. where it was labeled a digital car for the PlayStation generation.

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2023 Hyundai Elantra N Review - Keeping The Faith

The Truth About Cars

We mourn the loss of cheap and cheerful pickup trucks. Call them, if you will, hot hatches, but any number of sporty, affordable, fun toys were once available from nearly any dealer. Cheap speed is only a pair of rose-tinted shades away. Go check every one of my previous reviews and confirm, please - we need the clicks.

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review – Getting the Basics Right

The Truth About Cars

Not necessarily in a bad way – nothing felt cheap. In a world where the average transaction price of a new automobile is nearly $50K and additional dealer markups are all too common, it’s nice to know that value propositions still exist. It’s just that there’s not much extraneous fluff. Images: Volkswagen] *Ed.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X Review

Baua Electric

It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. Ownership is likely to be a bit better than some other EV brands, thanks to the widespread dealer network (more than 200 across Australia), and there’s the expected five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty plan.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV review: Verdict.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

Not all succeed as talk is cheap, actions are tough, and many don’t do so well following through. The Dealer Son-Nim Experience Our silent, all-electric drive departed New York City and took us over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge onto Staten Island and then on to New Jersey. Until then, Hyundai dealers will handle Genesis sales.

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