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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.

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part four
Reviews

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part four

Check out time for the Astra, a car whose core competence cancels out the niggles

Bosch Perfectly Keyless 01 Jpg
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Forgot your car keys? Use your phone

Car keys may become a thing of the past thanks to a new Australian-developed smartphone app

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review – the hypermiler edition
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2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review – the hypermiler edition

BMW’s electrically-enhanced 5 Series gets a second run through the wringer, as we ponder the question – is it easy being green?

2019 Suzuki Jimny outed in leaked images
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2019 Suzuki Jimny outed in leaked images

Suzuki’s petite off-roader has gone to the gym and emerged buffer than ever – here’s our first look at the first all-new Jimny in nearly 20 years

Jeep Scrambler will be next-gen Wrangler-based ute
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Jeep Scrambler will be next-gen Wrangler-based ute

Jeep’s upcoming Wrangler utility now has a name

2018 BMW M5 revealed at last – 441kW, 750Nm and 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds
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2018 BMW M5 revealed at last: 441kW, 750Nm and 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds

BMW’s new M5 halo car officially breaks cover at last, with key specs putting it almost line-ball with its mortal enemy – the Mercedes-AMG E63 S

BT 50 tripleturbopatent rearside
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Next-gen Mazda BT-50 could become twin-turbo, electrically supercharged diesel powerhouse

New patent is a heavy hint that Mazda wants to stuff three compressors into the BT-50’s engine bay

Volkswagen to reveal production plans for ID Buzz at Pebble Beach
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Volkswagen to reveal production plans for ID Buzz at Pebble Beach

VW will reportedly unveil the production form of its all-electric microvan at America’s most prestigious car show

Skoda Kodiaq 4x4 132TSI quick review
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Skoda Kodiaq 4x4 132TSI quick review

Skoda’s biggest offering is also its most impressive

A Mercedes-Benz convertible SUV isn’t gonna happen
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A Mercedes-Benz convertible SUV isn’t gonna happen

Benz design director pours cold water on the idea of a lifestyle-driven SUV drop-top

Honda Australia gunning for sub-HR-V micro crossover
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Honda Australia gunning for sub-HR-V micro crossover

Honda is pushing hard for a compact SUV to sit beneath the HR-V, with demand for tiny crossovers expected to explode in the future.

Toyota Hybrid Offroad Patent 02 JPG
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Toyota Landcruiser or Prado Hybrid outed in patent filing?

Recent patent application suggests Toyota may be planning an electrified body-on-frame offroader

2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo priced at $61,490, regular Z drops below $50k
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2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo priced at $61,490, regular Z drops below $50k

Nissan Australia slashes thousands from the price of its 370Z sportscar as a new Nismo-badged hero gets set to launch at an ultra-keen $61k price point

2018 Honda CR-V: Which spec is best?
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2018 Honda CR-V: Which spec is best?

With an all-new Honda CR-V now in showrooms, we dive into the range to find out which variant is the most deserving of your dollars

Pocket Monsters – the coolest of the Kei Class
Features

Kei cars: the coolest Japanese pocket monsters

Quirky, kooky, and oh-so-tiny, Japan’s sub-micro Kei class has spawned some incredibly cool cars – and more than a few bizarre ones too.

2017 Nissan X-Trail video review
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2017 Nissan X-Trail video review

Nissan’s most popular model in Australia gets a few tweaks for 2017

2017 Tesla Model X P100D
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2018 Tesla Model X price falls as production efficiency improves

A more efficient factory means Tesla is passing on savings to Model X buyers

2017 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline quick review
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2017 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline quick review

Now in comprehensively-updated ‘Golf 7.5’ form, Volkswagen’s mainstay hatchback is incredibly polished in 110TSI Highline form.

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part four
Reviews

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part four

It's time to pick at a few nits, with so much goodness, perfection in the Astra remains elusive

Toyota to boost efficiency without turbo tech, 2018 Camry to pave the way forward
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Toyota to boost efficiency without turbo tech, 2018 Camry to pave the way forward

The next-generation Toyota Camry will set the template for the automaker’s future petrol engines.

Takata airbag recall extends to more Mazdas and BMW
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Takata airbag recall extends to more Mazdas and BMW

The Takata airbag saga continues to broaden, with three Mazda models and two BMW SUVs joining the list of recalled vehicles

2018 BMW 3 Series upgrades announced
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2018 BMW 3 Series upgrades announced

BMW’s core sedan and wagon model gains infotainment and trim upgrades

2018 Subaru Levorg Sti Sport Front Side Static Jpg
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2018 Subaru Levorg price and features – range expands with new 1.6 turbo

Subaru Australia fleshes out its Levorg wagon range with lower entry price and two new models powered by its new-to-Oz 1.6-litre turbo.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet price and features
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet price and features

Mercedes takes the E-Class convertible to new heights of specification and performance, but the price of entry has jumped significantly to match