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Australia's Best Cars 2009

This year’s awards were dominated by several repeat winners and some outstanding newcomers that have raised the bar in key categories. By Andrew Kerr

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1st January 10

An Outback in the outback

Can Subaru’s new wagon live up to its name? We drove to Canberra via central NSW to find out – and rediscovered the joys of a ‘real’ road trip. By Kris Ashtonmore...

1st November 2009

Corolla v Cruze v Impreza v Mazda3

The small car sector is where you’ll consistently find the real market action. Open Road’s five-strong test panel pits three new sedans against Toyota’s small car champ

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1st September 2009

Hail the Hybrid heroes

Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show in January were two Japanese hybrids. Since then, the Toyota Prius III and Honda Insight II have begun to draw battle lines that will set the stage for a new ‘green’ world order.more...

Spirit of the Great Bear Rainforest

A self-confessed nature novice, Catherine Naylor discovers her wild side on a nine-day sail through British Columbia.more...

1st January 10

Confessions of a coach tour sceptic

When asked if I’d consider going on a 10-day coach tour of New Zealand’s South Island, my first reaction was: “Hmm… coach tour of New Zealand or trip to the ninth circle of hell… which to choose?” more...

1st November 2009

Join the Q for Sydney's best view

Harbour beaches, haunted houses and haute cuisine. As Sean Mooney discovered, Sydney's former quarantine station is a mix of past trials and present luxuriesmore...

1st November 2009

Soak up the tropical fun

Tired of everyone else deciding what's good for you? Whether you want to swim with stingrays or stretch out on a sun-lounge, Tahiti offers the perfect means of escape. By Kris Ashtonmore...