Keyword "climate control" - List of latest news (31 results)

21/04 Eye-popping price for brand’s first ‘Aussie’ ute

Kia has positioned its new Tasman ute as a premium machine, surprising the car industry with ambitious prices for its first ute.

10/04 Musk faces new threat in Tesla war

I hate being late. I hate when other people are late. But you know what? In this instance the idiom “good things coming to those who wait” is bang on.

11/02 China attacks iconic Aussie utes in new move

China has fired fresh shots in its drive to claim ground in the Australian car industry.

09/02 Why social trolls are wrong about this car

Fat-shaming has found its way to performance cars.

07/02 ‘Huge’: How AI is set to change your life

When most people think of smart homes, the image they conjure up is usually that of a light bulb they can turn on with their phone.

23/01 How to set your thermostat in the winter: What to know if you're new to the cold

Turns out, there is a magic number for your thermostat during the cold winter months.

12/12 ‘Game changer’: China’s shock car of year win

Shark is an appropriate name for a car that hit the market like a horror movie monster.

08/09 Students are sweating through class without air conditioning. Districts are facing the heat.

Thousands of districts across the country are facing an urgent need for cooling systems as extreme heat hits school communities.

14/05 These 5 powerful security features are available even in low-budget cars, know what are their benefits?

By reducing distractions and helping to focus on the road, the Heads-Up Display increases the driver's awareness and reaction time. Let us know about other safety features.

01/03 Can Lexus take on the best Europe has to offer

Lexus pushed into new territory with its new prestige SUV.

20/01 VW’s cheapest Amarok makes a lot of sense

Six-figure sums for diesel-powered dual-cab utes aren’t far away. High-end machines such as the range-topping Volkswagen Amarok Aventura cost about $90,000 drive-away, which is a fair leap from basic work trucks of years gone by.

17/01 Why this SUV is top of the class

A new generation is due in 12 months but Volkswagen’s ageing Tiguan still shines in the medium SUV class. We evaluate the entry-level 110TSI Life.

12/01 Why this van is the ultimate luxury car

The Lexus LM tips prestige motoring upside down. While rivals claim to offer the ultimate driving machine, this opulent van is all about the folks in the back.

25/12 The SUV that breaks the mould

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15/12 Kia pushes the friendship with pricey EV

Kia’s entry-level EV isn’t cheap, but how does the Niro suit family life in top-spec GT-Line guise? Our testers find out.

12/12 Euro brand slashes price of family SUV

It’s now more than $5000 cheaper to get into a Skoda Karoq.

26/11 What to set your thermostat to in the winter, more tips to lower your heating bills

From investing in a "smart" thermostat to getting an energy efficient audit, experts share how to keep your house warm while saving money.

24/11 Mitsubishi raises prices for new Triton

Mitsubishi has defended price increases for its next-generation Triton ute.

09/11 Cheaper Toyota RAV4 rival has arrived

Has Nissan been copying Toyota’s homework?

30/10 Why this SUV hit the sweet spot

Finding the sweet spot in a complex range isn’t easy. Of the 11 models in the Kia Sportage range, the mid-tier Sportage SX+ delivers many of the features found in the range-topping GT-Line for several thousand dollars less.

25/10 Nissan reveals Hyper Force concept pointing to new GT-R

Godzilla is going green.

19/10 New luxury SUV surprises

Buyers of the new Audi Q8 e-tron will feel like Christmas has come early.

12/10 Kia goes all-in on EVs with new EV5

Kia has well and truly flipped the switch to focus on electric cars.

03/10 Big power boost for popular SUV

This is the sort of car Subaru fans adore – a practical family wagon with the turbocharged heart of a WRX. The brand has a lot of history in this area, with models such as the Liberty RS and GT, as well as the high-riding Forester GT and XT machines from years gone by.

21/09 Fiat 500e electric hatchback review

Fiat needs you to fall in love with its new electric hatchback, because a decision to buy the 500e will be made with the heart, not the head.

04/09 New cult performance car confirmed

Volkswagen has confirmed the legendary GTI badge will live on in the electric era.

29/06 Why the Toyota GR Corolla is the wildest hatch on sale

You wouldn’t ordinarily find a Toyota Corolla on a race track. But this is no ordinary Corolla.

22/04 This is the smallest SUV money can buy

The toy-like Ignis is the titchiest SUV you can buy. Here are five things you should know about the range-topping GLX.

10/03 Why this is the world’s favourite car

The Toyota Corolla is history’s best-selling car and the current entry-level sedan hybrid could be the smartest and most sensible model from its half-century history.

01/03 Chery’s bold strategy to take on Australia

Chery has taken a bold approach in its return to Australia, gunning after established brands with its bold-looking and well-appointed Omoda 5 compact SUV.

22/01 Haval H6 GT looks the goods, but the driving experience is less than ideal

Great Wall Motors (GWM) sub-brand Haval is on a sales roll and has upped the style stakes with its loaded H6 GT eye-catcher. Our family of testers check if there’s substance to match the style.