Avant packs a proper punch

Audi arsenal: The RS4 Avant has plenty of attitude and schtonk under the bonnet.

Audi's return to the Avant RS4 line is a superb compact package.

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Beemer hatch is sporty and smart on the wallet

Solid hatch: Sticking the BMW 116i into sport mode makes all the difference, writes our test driver.

Stepping down from a $240,000 car into a $40,000 one takes some discipline.

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Keeping the faith with all devotees

Familiar face: The new Golf bears a striking resemblance to its immediate predecessor.

Volkswagen's fervent followers should find little to quibble about with the spanking new Golf.

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New diesel RAV4 steps it up a notch

Added value: Extra features included in the new RAV4 make an impression.

It is getting difficult to pick the best medium SUV. They just keep getting better.

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Beamer hatches surprise package

Drive heaven: While it may look understated, BMW's M135i is a sensational car, stacked with options but the cheapest M by far.

It certainly doesn't look it but BMW's M135i five-door baby is a very, very bad boy.

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Appeal of Euro styling, for less

Adaptable ride: The Astra is a comfortable and quiet offering from Opel that handles North Queensland roads.

Opel is providing a second choice to buyers seeking a relatively affordable German brand.

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Back by popular demand

Legendary status: HSV has reintroduced the ClubSport and Maloo ute to its line-up, both featuring a 6.2-litre 317kW V8 and a raft of impressive features.

There's much rejoicing with the revival of the entry-level ClubSport.

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Yellow fever is catching on

Rare breed: The SLS 63 AMG is a gem.

The SLS 63 AMG Black Series has the harsh brassy edge of greatness.

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Patient Nissan buyers get their reward

Value for money: The new Nissan Pulsar sedan is a practical choice for the daily driver.

The Pulsar is back, bigger and better than before.

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She's big and beautiful

In demand: The Ford Ranger is one of the best one-tonners on the market, and demand is outstripping supply.

The Ford Ranger ute is so popular it's taken motoring editor Nick Dalton almost 18 months to get behind the wheel of the second best-selling Ford.

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Great ride at a nice price

Ready for action: There are 16 models of new Toyota RAV4 in a mix of front and all-wheel drive models with various transmissions.

Toyota's new RAV4 is expected to move back on top of the medium SUV sector.

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Audi's quality package is very practical

Subtle changes: The updated A4 has plenty of features in a contemporary look.

A wet and slippery mountain road is a perfect way to test the capabilities of Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system.

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Subaru BRZ is light, nimble and heaps of fun

Feisty look:  The Subaru BRZ may have an ugly-looking dashboard but it's light and nimble and feels well balanced through corners.

Sportscars should only come with manual gearboxes. Or should they?

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The Patrol re-invented

The Nissan Patrol is back with a range of improvements.

The big four-wheel-drive wagon has been part of the Australian landscape for 50 years and has always played second fiddle to the Toyota LandCruiser.

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Return of a favourite

Expect more: The Nissan Pulsar is back with better performance and finer lines.

Nissan is hoping the return of Pulsar will enable it to overtake Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla and even become Australia's biggest seller.

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300C makes a statement

Out there: Big and bold, this Chrysler loves the open road.

The big car is not dead. Just ask Chrysler.

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Honda's fourth generation CR-V has spirit

Worth a look: Honda's latest CR-V model has been regaining sales traction.

This popular SUV has been a family favourite over the past 17 years but the latest model must fire up and get the badge back in front of buyers.

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Fast charger: The new Holden GTS is expected to have heavy demand as more and more buyers seek supercharged V8s.

Supersized excitement for a new generation

Holden Special Vehicle fans in Cairns are waiting to see the new Gen-F series in the metal before slapping down deposits. more