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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.

Audi RS Q3
Reviews

2017 Audi RS Q3 Performance review

Audi gives the RS Q3 a much-needed steroid infusion.

xe falcon
News

Ford Falcon: five of the greatest

The Falcon is dead. Long live the Falcon. We take a look at the most notable Falcons of the past half-century.

Tickford Ford Mustang
News

Tickford Mustang on show at Bathurst

Days after announcing its return to market with an array of power-up products for the Ford Ranger, Tickford has wheeled out a tuned Mustang at Bathurst.

Ford Falcon XR GT
Advice

Ford Falcon: Top Five Collectible models

Ford’s Broadmeadows closure means the end of Falcon production – but what about Falcons of years gone by? What Aussie Fords should discerning collectors go for?

Holden Cruze SRI Z-series hatchback
News

Holden Cruze production ends in South Australia

Today isn’t just about the Falcon’s demise: Over in South Australia, Holden is giving the locally-assembled Cruze a funeral as well.

Tickford Ford Ranger Front Side Jpg
Car Style

Fast utes: the rise of the performance 4x4 utility

Tickford is back to transform utes into hotrods – but are performance 4x4 utes set to become ‘a thing’?

Jaguar F-Pace
News

2017 Jaguar F-Pace spied tearing up the Nurburgring

It didn’t take long for Jag to drop a V8 into its first-ever SUV

Hyundai Elantra
News

2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo arrives in Australia

Hyundai’s most affordable performance car is now on sale, undercutting the Veloster SR Turbo with a pricetag of $28,990.

Audi Q5
Events

2016 Paris Motor Show: 2017 Audi Q5 debuts

The 2016 Paris motor show is underway, and Europe’s biggest automotive gathering of the year has served up another round of fantastical concept vehicles.

BMW X2 Concept
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW X2 Concept revealed as prelude to new crossover “coupe”

BMW’s sleek SUV concept foreshadows the brand’s next SUV derivative.

BMW X2 at Paris Motor Show
Events

2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW X2 concept revealed

BMW gives us a sneak peek at its next segment-busting SUV

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Events

2016 Paris Motor Show: Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept revealed

Mitsubishi previews a larger, bolder hybrid SUV concept at Paris, potentially pointing toward the car that will eventually replace the Outlander

2017 Mini JCW Convertible
Reviews

2017 Mini JCW Convertible: Nine things you need to know

Want to know more about the JCW Convertible? Here are some of its finer details.

2018 Jeep Compass
News

2018 Jeep Compass revealed, in Australia late 2017

Jeep whips the covers back from its overdue replacement for the Compass.

2002 HSV HRT
News

HSV HRT 427 prototype hits the market with $650k pricetag

Remember when HSV wanted to build a 420kW Monaro-based hotrod? Now’s your chance to own the only one that made it out of Clayton

Ford Ranger Vs Volkswagen Amarok Jpg
Reviews

Ford Ranger vs Volkswagen Amarok comparison review

We compare two of the most expensive and best-equipped dual-cab 4x4 utilities on the market.

2017 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible
Reviews

2017 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible review

MINI tames its topless range-topper

Hyundai RN30 Concept
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Hyundai RN30 concept teased

Hyundai’s first proper hot hatch will be previewed by a racy concept at the Paris Motor Show

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
News

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce announced

Alfa Romeo adds a sportier flavour to its more pedestrian Giulia sedan range to produce the Veloce – and it’s a likely starter for Australia

2017 Mini Jcw Convertible Side Action Header Jpg
Reviews

2017 Mini JCW Convertible quick review

Mini tears the top off its hottest hatch to create its fastest hairdryer yet.

2017 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works
News

2017 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works Announced

Mini has lifted the lid on its latest addition to the JCW range

2017 Land Rover Discovery 5
News

2017 Land Rover Discovery 5: everything we know so far

Here’s what to expect from Land Rover’s next all-new off-roader.

Mazda BT-50 rear seats
News

Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 recalled for seat defect

Two of the most popular utes in Australia have been recalled for a potentially dangerous back seat.

Subaru Forester Models Front Side Jpg
News

Subaru diesels and six cylinder engine on the endangered list

Subaru prepares to say ‘sayonara’ to its boxer diesel and flat six petrol engines, as faith in small-capacity turbo petrol and petrol-electric hybrid tech rises.