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Tony O'Kane

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The first book Tony ever read cover-to-cover was the maintenance manual for a Volkswagen Beetle, and he’s been reading and writing about cars ever since.

A journalist by training but a car freak by nature, Tony is fascinated by the technology behind automobiles – whether it’s archaic side valve engines or hydrogen fuel cells. His product knowledge and road-testing expertise have been helping Australian new-car consumers buy smarter for more than a decade.

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Reviews

2019 Toyota Prado Kakadu review

Planning a road trip? The Prado Kakadu could be just what you need

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Reviews

2019 Jaguar XE review

Jaguar has a crack at improving the liveability and simplifying the range of its C-Class rivalling XE

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Comparisons

Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design vs BMW X5 xDrive30d comparison review

This month’s newcomer takes on the class benchmark

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Reviews

2019 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid price and features announced

Mini Australia confirms sub-$60,000 price tag for its first battery-boosted SUV

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Advice

All you need to know about the Suzuki Jimny

We’ve written plenty about Suzuki’s pint-sized offroader – here’s a rundown

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Advice

Driving in Japan: from megacities to ancient villages in a Honda Civic

Is a Japanese road trip a good idea? Most people say to avoid driving when visiting Japan, but you're missing out on a unique experience if you heed that advice.

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News

Nissan Australia rolls out five-year warranty coverage

Nissan becomes the latest manufacturer to increase its new car warranty period to five years, unlimited kilometres

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Comparisons

Ford Escape ST-Line vs Mazda CX-5 Akera comparison review

This month’s newcomer takes on the class benchmark

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Reviews

2019 BMW X5 Review

Fourth time’s a charm for BMW’s X5

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Advice

How does a Self Parking car work?

Forget reversing cameras and park assist: our experts explain and demonstrate the technology behind fully automated parking systems

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News

2019 Hyundai Kona EV pricing and features

You’ll need deep pockets for Hyundai’s electric SUV, but its single-charge range is huge

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News

Kia Ceed Crossover teased as sub-Sportage SUV

Kia prepares to debut a new compact crossover to rival the Subaru XV – but is it for Australia?

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Reviews

2019 Toyota Camry Ascent quick review

Entry-level Camry offers plenty of comfort and space at a bargain price

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News

2019 Subaru Forester achieves 5-star ANCAP score – video

Subaru’s family-sized SUV gets top marks from Australia’s crash safety authority – and we were there to watch it get tested

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News

Next Honda Accord will be no bargain

Honda Australia says it will sell the next-gen Accord purely as a high-end, feature-rich model – bargain hunters need not apply

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Advice

WhichCar should I buy: Time to supersize

What do you do when you want to upsize… dramatically

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News

2019 Ford Transit Custom – price and features

Ford Australia gives the Transit Custom a sizable safety boost, along with more power, torque and passenger capacity

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News

Medium sedans decline but manufacturers still have faith

Kia Australia might be killing off the Optima, but does that mean mid-size sedans are on the way out? Not exactly

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News

2019 Toyota Prius update – price and features

Toyota facelifts its hybrid hatchback, while pricing receives only the mildest of bumps

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News

Jeep promises new seven-seat SUV to sit above Grand Cherokee

It’s something that’s been high on Jeep Australia’s wishlist for a long, long time

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News

2019 Nissan Leaf pricing and features

Nissan’s second-generation electric hatchback will launch in August with a $49,990 pricetag

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Car Style

Car tech for Moomba

If you’re planning on entering Moomba’s Birdman Rally this weekend, we’ve got some automotive-themed advice for you

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News

Nissan IMQ Concept revealed, hints at next-gen X-Trail

Nissan's all-electric IMQ crossover concept is our sneak peek at the company's next-generation medium SUV

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Reviews

2019 Nissan Navara ST Black Edition review

Nissan’s injected a bit more visual brawn to its volume-selling utility, but is it enough to help the Navara battle its dual-cab rivals?