Today, talking about Peugeot’s flagship 508 – two variants – Fastback and Sportswagon, sensibly in one well-equipped GT grade – the Fastback sedan I tested at $59,840 really draws eyes with its stunning styling, a very individual car that is beautifully executed inside and out and a far cry from the non-descript previous model – […]


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Do you derive any benefit using more expensive premium grade fuel?
The cost of filling the family car has grown in recent weeks, fuel prices once again trending upwards. Following the Government halving of fuel excise the price at the bowser dropped below the $2.00 mark however it is now well over that figure. Which prompted me to reflect on some myths regarding premium petrol. There’s […]
Mercedes-Benz sell their second 1955 300SLR Coupe – considered by many as the Mona Lisa of cars
In recent years we have seen some staggering prices paid for rare classic cars – in 2018 a 1963 Ferrari 250GTO, one of just 36 built and considered the Holy Grail in collector cars sold for Aud$111.1 million. However, a new record was set last week when Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 […]
Vaucluse Car Club collector car gathering at Watson’s Bay
If you’re a car buff, there’s an event on tomorrow morning that will not only stir the blood but raise some money for a great cause. It’s Vaucluse Car Club’s half yearly gathering at Watsons Bay bringing together an eclectic collection of sports and classic cars, modern supercars and exotics, classic motor bikes and some […]
Mercedes-Benz fifth generation C200 sedan – a big step up from its predecessor
Driving Mercedes-Benz new C-Class sedan, the fifth generation launched in February with two models the C200 and C300 – I’m driving the 1.5-litre turbo C200 nine-speed automatic – now listed at $78,900 – $12,000 dearer to the superseded model. A big price lift and as I said in my earlier segment Mercedes now works on […]
Today, talking about Peugeot’s flagship 508 – two variants – Fastback and Sportswagon, sensibly in one well-equipped GT grade – the Fastback sedan I tested at $59,840 really draws eyes with its stunning styling, a very individual car that is beautifully executed inside and out and a far cry from the non-descript previous model – […]
Do you derive any benefit using more expensive premium grade fuel?
The cost of filling the family car has grown in recent weeks, fuel prices once again trending upwards. Following the Government halving of fuel excise the price at the bowser dropped below the $2.00 mark however it is now well over that figure. Which prompted me to reflect on some myths regarding premium petrol. There’s […]
Mercedes-Benz sell their second 1955 300SLR Coupe – considered by many as the Mona Lisa of cars
In recent years we have seen some staggering prices paid for rare classic cars – in 2018 a 1963 Ferrari 250GTO, one of just 36 built and considered the Holy Grail in collector cars sold for Aud$111.1 million. However, a new record was set last week when Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 […]
Vaucluse Car Club collector car gathering at Watson’s Bay
If you’re a car buff, there’s an event on tomorrow morning that will not only stir the blood but raise some money for a great cause. It’s Vaucluse Car Club’s half yearly gathering at Watsons Bay bringing together an eclectic collection of sports and classic cars, modern supercars and exotics, classic motor bikes and some […]
Mercedes-Benz fifth generation C200 sedan – a big step up from its predecessor
Driving Mercedes-Benz new C-Class sedan, the fifth generation launched in February with two models the C200 and C300 – I’m driving the 1.5-litre turbo C200 nine-speed automatic – now listed at $78,900 – $12,000 dearer to the superseded model. A big price lift and as I said in my earlier segment Mercedes now works on […]
Today, talking about Peugeot’s flagship 508 – two variants – Fastback and Sportswagon, sensibly in one well-equipped GT grade – the Fastback sedan I tested at $59,840 really draws eyes with its stunning styling, a very individual car that is beautifully executed inside and out and a far cry from the non-descript previous model – […]
Do you derive any benefit using more expensive premium grade fuel?
The cost of filling the family car has grown in recent weeks, fuel prices once again trending upwards. Following the Government halving of fuel excise the price at the bowser dropped below the $2.00 mark however it is now well over that figure. Which prompted me to reflect on some myths regarding premium petrol. There’s […]
Mercedes-Benz sell their second 1955 300SLR Coupe – considered by many as the Mona Lisa of cars
In recent years we have seen some staggering prices paid for rare classic cars – in 2018 a 1963 Ferrari 250GTO, one of just 36 built and considered the Holy Grail in collector cars sold for Aud$111.1 million. However, a new record was set last week when Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 […]
Vaucluse Car Club collector car gathering at Watson’s Bay
If you’re a car buff, there’s an event on tomorrow morning that will not only stir the blood but raise some money for a great cause. It’s Vaucluse Car Club’s half yearly gathering at Watsons Bay bringing together an eclectic collection of sports and classic cars, modern supercars and exotics, classic motor bikes and some […]
Mercedes-Benz fifth generation C200 sedan – a big step up from its predecessor
Driving Mercedes-Benz new C-Class sedan, the fifth generation launched in February with two models the C200 and C300 – I’m driving the 1.5-litre turbo C200 nine-speed automatic – now listed at $78,900 – $12,000 dearer to the superseded model. A big price lift and as I said in my earlier segment Mercedes now works on […]