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The best cars of Villa d'Este are not at Villa d’Este

Autocar

Down the road – a short boat ride for most – Villa d’Este spreads out, takes off its silk Hermes tie and wraps it firmly around its head. I bump into a mate while walking around and he tells me there is more. Manufacturers have cottoned on to it. But these are just the cars in the main site. But it's not here.

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This hydrogen-powered off-roader shows one way to keep V8s alive

CarExpert

Beginning with a program in 2022 to improve battery performance, the collaboration between the two saw the development of a highly specialised dielectric heat transfer fluid in which the entire battery is immersed, helping to control heat build-up caused by high-speed charging, while helping to prevent the spread of thermal runaway.

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The Falcon that dragged Ford into the 21st century

Drive.com

However the dreaded back-end lurch when the Falcon hits a mid-bend bump has disappeared, as has the need to take half a dozen bites at finding the right line in a corner. While sales of BA Falcon did see the Blue Oval close the gap to arch-enemy Holden in the sales race, the gap between the two local manufacturers proved a bridge too far.

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2024 Ford F-150 XLT SWB review

Drive.com

Still, it’s not a cheap car, with a six-figure asking price that is bumped up slightly with our inky choice of paint. The newer-design DT Ram 1500 Big Horn bumps the price up to $119,950, while the Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium is more of a Lariat competitor around the $130,000 price point. 100km, line ball with the 12.2L/100km

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 2.8-litre review

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litres less capacity spread across half the number of cylinders. Comparing the claimed figures from the manufacturer, the four-cylinder LandCruiser is the more efficient of the two. Bigger bumps quickly unsettle it, however, and it can feel particularly stiff when you carry too much speed over a speedbump or pothole.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review: Australian first drive

Drive.com

Hyundai’s hybrid technology is spreading through its model line-up and the latest beneficiary is the Tucson medium SUV. While some manufacturers suggest services should take place every 15,000km, Hyundai maintains a 12-month/10,000km service interval schedule. Is it worth checking out? on test) 6.3L/100km

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2025 MG Cyberster review: Australian first drive

Drive.com

The classic roadster form factor recalls the highlights from MG’s past, while the heady electric performance points to the brand’s new-found confidence as an EV manufacturer. When closing, the doors stop dead if they detect an impact – you’ll feel the bump, but won’t be left mangled or crushed.