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HOW TO BUY A KIA TASMAN — CHEAP

Getting a bargain on the Kia Tasman dual-cab ute wasn’t meant to be so easy. Here’s what Kia dealers don’t want you to know about buying a Tasman in 2026…

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

MG ZS review and buyer’s guide

The MG ZS is a small SUV that offers such strong value to most buyers that it should be on your shortlist be default, even when shopping for a used car. But given that no car is perfect, the price could easily distract from its drawbacks.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Haval Jolion review and buyer's guide

The GWM Haval Jolion has quickly become a very popular SUV in Australia thanks to its compelling value, the generous equipment levels and modern styling. What’s missing from making it a truly great family vehicle to drive, lies under the skin.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

MG U9 review and buyer's guide

The Australian ute market is a crowded place in 2026 and the MG U9 adds to the burden of choice available to you. Let’s see what the U9 gets right and where it still needs work, against rivals like Ranger, Hilux and Triton.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Foton Tunland review and buyer's guide

An affordable, capable, frugal dual-cab in Australia’s crowded ute market makes a lot of sense for many reasons. Before considering the Foton Tunland, let’s see if it’s a legitimate workhorse, or just a cheap immitation.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Hyundai IONIQ 5 review and buyer’s guide

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has bold styling, it’s fast and the cabin is luxurious. Let’s see if how compares with the rest of the electric SUVs, and whether it justifies an $80K price tag.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Toyota Hiace review and buyer's guide

The Toyota Hiace is generally the first thought when your business needs a new van, or even a fleet of them. But does it still compete on value against rivals from Hyundai, Ford and Renault?

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Hyundai Inster review and buyer's guide

If you’re considering an electric vehicle, start with solving one of the critical problems all conventional EVs have: too much. Where most EVs are too big, too heavy and too expensive, Hyundai Inster solves all these problems. Here’s what you need to know…

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Mitsubishi SUV updates are coming: Act now, grab a bargain

There are multiple updates coming to Mitsubishi Australia’s SUVs in 2025 and 2026, which means waiting for the latest versions of ASX, Eclipse Cross or Pajero Sport, or snapping up a bargain on outgoing models. Here’s what you need to know…

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

MG3 review and buyer's guide

The MG3 is one of the cheapest new cars money can buy. It’s economical, affordable, popular and pretty reliable, but there is a deep-seated problem with such good value to be had at this low a price.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Mazda6 review and buyer’s guide

The Mazda6 is a smart, affordable family sedan and wagon with lots of modern features, elegant styling and practicalities that rival any medium or small SUV. Unfortunately it hasn’t sold as well as it should thanks to the popularity of SUVs among most families. Get one before stock runs out…

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