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No extra engine power, but Toyota's limited edition 86 should be a better track toy with bigger brakes and improved suspension. It's quite bright, too

Toyota offers a bright orange 86 special edition track toy

No extra engine power, but Toyota's limited edition 86 should be a better track toy with bigger brakes and improved suspension. It's quite bright, too

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK: The new MY18 Subaru XV offers a Toyota Prado-matching 220mm of ground clearance plus a smart X-Mode for traction on slippery surfaces. It starts from $27,990 before on-roads.

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MY18 Subaru XV small SUV road test and review

Roadworks, generic. Photo Tracey Joynson

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Night time roadworks to impact North Rocky drivers

LOOKING BACK: Generations of the Mazda 323/ Mazda3 gather at Mt Cotton, Brisbane, to celebrate the model's 40th anniversary in Australia. The weather wasn’t kind, meaning the models’ handling abilities were tested to the extreme

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Testing 40 years of the Mazda 323 and Mazda3...in the wet

TRACK BRED: With 294kW on offer from a race car-sounding turbo five-cylinder engine, the new Audi RS 3 Sedan hits 100kmh in a phenomenal 4.1-seconds. Priced from $84,900 before on-roads it is expensive for a little A3, but a true performance bargain.

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Boom box: Audi RS 3 Sedan road test and review

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ELECTRIC CHOICE: BMW has priced the 530e the same as its petrol-power equivalent – $108,900. Yet for your coin there is extra torque and average fuel consumption of less than three litres for every 100km.

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Going electric: BMW 530e road test and review

SWIFT CHOICE: The enduringly popular Suzuki Swift gets a refresh to boost the space, safety and style. Prices start from $16,990 drive away in Queensland and northern NSW.

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2017 Suzuki Swift road test and review

BEAR ESSENTIALS: Named after an Alaskan bear, Skoda’s new Kodiaq is a seven-seat 4x4 SUV high on space, features, driver comfort and enough off-road clout for family adventuring. There’s only one petrol variant from launch and it’s priced from $42,990 before on-road costs.

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Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV road test and review

ROOM FOR SEVEN: The Disco Sport can be optioned with seven seats to the 180 HSE TD4, adding $2050 on top of the $64,635 list price, before on-roads

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Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE TD4 road test and review

CONCEPT: Urban compact SUV Stonic revealed and goes on sale later this year, but Kia Australia won't be bringing it here

Kia Stonic compact SUV confirmed, but not for us

GT FOR THE PEOPLE: Expect to pay in the low-$60,000s for VW's all-new Arteon five-door fastback when it hits Aussie showrooms in October.

Due in October: Volkswagen's Golf R-engined Arteon GT beauty

Skoda's "baby" Kodiaq, the Karoq, is slated to arrive early in 2018 to rival the Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan. Expect prices to start in the high-$20,000s.

Skoda's mid-sized SUV Karoq confirmed for early 2018

COMING SOON: Not many exterior changes, but the updates BMW 1 and 2 Series models boost the spec and interior style

BMW refreshes its line up of 1 and 2 Series models

GOING STRONG: With his family, Terry Buckley owns and runs J & FL Buckley & Sons, a business with a firm belief in the Castrol RX Super product.

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A family business legacy

THE LONG ROAD: Hauling camels through Central Australia.

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Territory camels hit the long road

THE NEAR FUTURE: Logistics app Uber Freight was launched in the US earlier this year.

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Apps may be link in chain of responsibility

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Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 5

The Hyundai Kona compact SUV has been revealed to the world.

The 2017 Hyundai Kona

Brendan Swaffield flies high on his way to victory on Sunday.

RMB080617 motocross

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Bentley Bentayga Falconry by Mulliner.

Room for the birds? Bentley Bentayga Falconry