Renault

Renault Laguna dCi

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Bruce Newton It's third time lucky for Renault's mid-sized hatch to break into the local market.

Mercedes wins Car of the Year

Winners List

Stephen Ottley If you think diesel is only for truckies, think again. A diesel-powered car has won Drive’s Car of the Year award for the first time.

City streets tell the story of big spenders getting their nerve back

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Stephen Ottley If you want proof the global financial crisis is over - at least at the top end of town - look no further than the car park.

Vitara shows its soft side

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Jonathan Hawley, drive.com.au It's still tough and capable off-road, but Suzuki realises its compact 4WD needs to be town friendly.

Hot hatch screams into action

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Jez Spinks, drive.com.au The next-generation version of Renault's smallest hot-hatch is here - with bigger dimensions, bigger outputs... and a bigger price tag.

Cool convertibles coming soon

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Barry Park and Steve Colquhoun Mercedes, Audi and Porsche all have new generation convertibles in the pipeline.

Show me the money

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Toby Hagon in Geneva Machines of excess and power leave financial woes in their wake.

French hottie to fly solo

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Richard Blackburn Despite their past popularity, Renault will bring only the hot Clio hatch to Australia.

What are the top cars for snow lovers?

Volvo

The annual winter migration of the snow bunny is upon us. Make the most of the ski season in style, comfort and safety.

Charging into the future

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Andrew Heasley Never mind hybrid cars - and forget hydrogen power - because the future of the automobile is electric.

Sporty spark

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David Morley The car that reignited an Italian love affair - Alfa Romeo's 156.

Minimal messing

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Cameron McGavin Essential Mini-ness is intact in the Cooper S, writes Cameron McGavin.

Top of the line

Holden Astra TwinTop

Bruce Newton Bruce Newton checks out folding hard-top four-seaters for less than $50,000.

The young and the crash-less

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Jaedene Hudson Our most inexperienced drivers are driving around in the oldest and least safe cars