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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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Volkswagen electric cars to boost EV uptake in Australia

Volkswagen Australia is cautiously optimistic that its new range of pure-electric cars will help turn EVs from being niche playthings for wealthy early-adopters, to mainstream motors for the everyman.

Volkswagen Atlas
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Volkswagen Atlas inches closer to Australian release

With RHD production barriers falling, Volkswagen’s gargantuan Atlas SUV could be a starter for the Australian market, provided the business case makes sense.

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2018 Toyota Supra could launch Gazoo performance sub-brand

Rumour has it Toyota’s Supra redux will coincide with the global launch of a new performance-sub-brand for the Big T.

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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Quick Review

Volkswagen has taken the Tiguan to the gym.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI review

Volkswagen’s slipped a little GTI DNA into its family-sized softroader wagon.

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2017 Mazda MX-5 RF vs Subaru BRZ review

It’s a budget-friendly RWD showdown this time, as the targa-topped MX-5 RF faces the just-updated Subaru BRZ.

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2017 Car of the Year: The selection process

What defines a COTY contender? Here's the checklist.

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2017 BMW 4 Series update announced

Mild update in store for BMW’s mid-range coupe and convertible range.

HDT VL Director
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2017 Holden Director, Magnum and Motorsport – what’s in a name?

Swansong specials see some familiar names return – and one new moniker.

Mazda ditches spark plugs with next-gen SkyActiv petrol engines
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Mazda ditches spark plugs with next-gen SkyActiv petrol engines

Japanese automaker Mazda will take compression-ignition petrol engines into the mainstream with its mass-market Mazda3 going sans spark plugs next year.

2018 Ford Mustang
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2018 Ford Mustang revealed

An early update sees the legendary Mustang get new clothes and mechanical updates for the 2018 model year – but it’ll be a while before we see it in Australia.

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2017 Subaru BRZ manual Quick Review

A modest refresh for Subaru’s fun-to-drive two-door.

2016 Mercedes-Benz G500
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class dual-cab ute spy pics

Mercedes-Benz’s seemingly immortal G-wagen family looks set to get a Wrangler-style twin-turbo hero.

Aston Martin V12 engine
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Inside an Aston Martin V12 engine

Ever wondered about what makes a top-shelf sportscar move? We delve deep into the Aston Martin DB11’s greasy bits.

2017 Suzuki Ignis
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2017 Suzuki Ignis launches with $15,990 starting price

The Suzuki Ignis compact SUV has relaunched in Australia at the same price its predecessor sold for in 2005. Introducing Australia’s cheapest SUV.

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Lexus RX 7-seater edges closer to production

Lexus is expected to bring out a seven-seat version of its volume-selling RX SUV.

Bugatti Veyron vs Rimac Concept One drag race
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Rimac Concept One demolishes Bugatti Veyron in drag race

Still think electric cars are glorified golf carts? Rimac wants to prove you wrong.

Mazda CX-5
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New cars on sale in Australia: March 2017

March’s car launch calendar sees some enticing sedans and sleek coupes setting foot on Australian soil.

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S
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New cars on sale in Australia: January and February 2017

From plug-in SUVs to, well, more SUVs, the next two months will see a multitude of new models roll into Australian showrooms.

Toyota Yaris hot hatch - Europe
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157kW Toyota Yaris hot hatch gets ready for Geneva debut

Toyota wants to take its decidedly meek Yaris and twist the dial right past 11 – but will it come our way?

2019 Porsche Mission E
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Porsche Mission E prototype spotted – EV X6 rival on its way?

Is Porsche’s first all-electric offering going to be a Cayenne Coupe? Appearances may be deceiving…

2018 Kia Stinger
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2018 Kia Stinger – why it’s so important

Kia sedans are boring, right? So why is the internet losing its mind over this one? We explain why the new Kia Stinger is the Korean carmaker's most important car in a long time,

2017 Kia Stinger
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The cars of 2017 you should pay attention to

There was no shortage of tasty metal released last year, but 2017 is already shaping up to be another big one in the world of cars. Here are the cars we can’t wait to experience over the next twelve months.

2018 Lexus LS
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2017 Detroit Motor Show: 2018 Lexus LS debuts in Motown

The latest iteration of Lexus’s largest luxury sedan emerges at the USA’s biggest motor show, with a new-to-Lexus twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet