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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.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – 7 things you should know
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – 7 things you should know

Mercedes-Benz’s newest convertible is also one of its most advanced. Packed with features, here are a bunch of facts about the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus becomes less oddball with range rejig
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2018 Citroen C4 Cactus becomes less oddball with range rejig

Quirky Cactus gains petrol auto variant, dumps diesel as Citroen revises its eye-catching hatch

Speaker-less car stereo system developed by Continental
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Speaker-less car stereo system developed by Continental

Emerging technology could send car speakers the way of the dodo

2018 Nissan Leaf teased again ahead of September reveal
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2018 Nissan Leaf teased again ahead of September reveal

Nissan’s next-gen all-electric Leaf will launch at the start of September, with new self-driving aids on board

Honda announces five-year unlimited-km warranty
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Honda announces five-year unlimited-km warranty

Honda Australia has increased its standard vehicle warranty, bumping it up to a more competitive five-year, unlimited-kilometre period

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet review

In Australia in September, our first taste of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet shows Benz's big convertible is back on a path to greatness

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet quick review

Mercedes adds a fifth member to the E-Class family with its latest drop-top.

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Mercedes-AMG CLS53 to debut 320kW inline six hybrid powertrain

Benz source reveals ‘53’ moniker for electrically assisted AMG inline sixes, lays bare model plans

2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo Quick Review
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2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo Quick Review

Nissan’s most track-focused GT-R to date is one hell of a wild ride. And that may be its downfall

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door spied testing
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door spied testing

AMG’s next big thing hits the track as it gets ready for a late-2017 debut.

Alpina B5 Touring is the BMW M5 wagon we all want
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Alpina B5 Touring is the BMW M5 wagon we all want

Lovers of fast wagons take note: the new Alpina B5 Touring is an M5-esque cargo carrier that’ll tickle your fancy – but is it for Australia?

Oz scientists crack the code for cheap hydrogen fuel
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Oz scientists crack the code for cheap hydrogen fuel

A new study published by Australian scientists has discovered a way to cheaply and efficiently generate hydrogen.

2017 Holden Spark LS
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2017 Holden Spark LS manual quick review

Holden’s baby hatch is at its most enjoyable with a DIY gearbox

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS performance stats revealed – 520kW, 750Nm for the Widowmaker
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS will have 520kW, 750Nm

The next Porsche 911 GT2 RS will be the most powerful 911 by a hefty margin, with the output for Porsche’s heavy-hitting coupe set at a heady 520kW

2017 Kia Rio Si review video
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2017 Kia Rio Si review video

Rio has come a long way since it first arrived, and the new mid-spec Rio Si is a smart choice in a very competitive segment

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

Tony finds a surprisingly versatile driving experience in our trusty little Astra RS

2018 Lexus CT 200h update revealed
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2018 Lexus CT 200h update revealed

Lexus’ entry-level CT 200h hatchback comes in for another facelift, with an infotainment upgrade accompanying the plastic surgery

2017 Holden Astra sedan review
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2017 Holden Astra sedan review

Holden’s small car range has a new addition in the form of the Chevrolet-sourced Astra sedan, but is it the same bundle of joy as the likeable hatch?

2017 Holden Astra sedan
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2017 Holden Astra Sedan quick review

Astra family grows with the addition of a sedan bodystyle, but is it as good as the laudable hatch?

Giannini 350 GP is a Fiat 500 on steroids
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Giannini 350 GP is a Fiat 500 on steroids

With the 1.7-litre turbo of an Alfa 4C sitting between its rear wheels and a mega widebody kit adding some saucy curves, the Giannini 350 GP is the Fiat 500 we’ve always wanted

Holden Astra Sportwagon to bolster range in late 2017
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Holden Astra Sportwagon to bolster range in late 2017

Holden commits to growing its small car range, with the Astra hatch and sedan set to gain a wagon-bodied sibling before the end of 2017.

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How to survive your first track day

So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?

Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series arrives with ultra-exclusive $590k price tag
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Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series arrives with ultra-exclusive $590k price tag

Fancy the fastest 911 Turbo you can buy? Porsche’s 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is your steed – at a hefty cost

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Suzuki Swift Sport inbound with 1.4 turbo and manual gearbox

Suzuki will crank up the heat on its just-arrived third-gen Swift, with a punchy 1.4 turbo taking the Swift Sport out of the atmo age and into the realm of forced induction