Articles by Nedahl Stelio
19 June 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
It's been a while in between Commodores, for me anyway. So long that I didn't even register this car was a Commodore! It's rather glamorous for a Holden, don't you think? My neighbours thought so too. In fact I got lots of comments this week, I think everyone has a soft spot for the family car we...Read more
13 June 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Truth be known, I’m not a huge wagon fan. But I keep getting these wagons to review and really liking them! Once you get past the height factor (which I am well past, because the amount of SUVs on the road astounds me, especially the huge ones - where is everyone going in their giant car? Down two...Read more
4 June 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
The Mitsubishi Outlander ES is a five seater SUV, but masquerades as a seven seater when the going gets tight. It gives you an extra two seats in the back when you really need them. You might have to cart other people's kids' around (always a joy), or the grandparents (though I wouldn't make them...Read more
21 May 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
I don’t want anyone to think I go around slamming car doors regularly, but it’s a nice feeling knowing you can slam a door and it doesn’t feel like it’s about to fall off. The Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium is a solid car. There’s nothing tinny about it. So I can go around slamming car doors all I...Read more
2 May 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Getting into a Polo is like visiting an old friend. You know they’re good value, fairly reliable, look great and you like the way they do things. But it’s been years since you’ve seen your old friend, and in those years you’ve... well, you’ve changed. You’ve had a baby. Maybe two. Possibly three...Read more
27 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Before SUVs there were sedans. Remember those? The cars everyone drove while we were growing up before the onslaught of the SUV in recent years. The Toyota Camry is one of those sedans that brings back memories, but has had a very new, quite terrific update. I barely recognised it. This week it was...Read more
24 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
This week I was teaching my six-year-old to ride her bike without training wheels, a tough job that needed a family car. I was testing the Holden Equinox LS+ which is second from the bottom in Holden’s new Equinox line-up. If you’re in the market, you’ll also be looking at a Mazda CX-5 , Ford...Read more
11 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
There’s something about Jeeps, isn’t there? They carry the image of open-topped freedom and big wheels, bouncy rides through desert roads and endless summers. Jeep’s newer fleet still seems to carry these same memories. So, testing the Compass this week, which is Jeep 's not-quite-small, not-quite-...Read more
6 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Getting into a BMW is kind of like putting on a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses. Instant. Cool. There's something seamless and understated about these cars that's almost a bit smug - and everyone wants one. The new X2 launch has been widely anticipated as it's their first foray into the small SUV...Read more
6 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Here's the situation. Somehow, you've locked the kids in the car. You...Read more
6 April 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Now that traditional luxury car manufacturers are entering the SUV market , it’s not hard to see why everyone is clamouring to get a look in. I mean, here we have a Maserati . That’s an SUV. Together in one! Does this combination work or is it just a waste of a good engine? I drove the Maserati...Read more
20 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
Having recently tested the Tesla Model X which is an SUV , I was interested to see how the Model S would stack up for a family. I'm a fan of electric cars purely because they're emission free , but am well aware of the shortcomings of such a young industry in Australia. I was in the 75D which is...Read more
14 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
As far as family cars go, hatchbacks aren’t really considered one of them. You might have a hatchback while pregnant with your first baby, but things quickly escalate and before you know it, you’re signing papers for a seven-seater Toyota Kluger . The question is, do you really need a bigger car?...Read more
5 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
You’re after an SUV that's big enough for your family, but you don’t want it too small, either. Boot space is important, but you don’t want to be driving around in something as big as a Kluger. Small SUVs don’t cut it though - there’s just not enough space for your growing family. Enter the SUVs...Read more
2 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
I'm going to put this out there: I've never been a wagon fan. It's not even a mum car, it's a proper dad car. It must be a hangover from the '70s when those Kingswood station wagons dotted the streets and felt as retro as this next word does: daggy. But wagons have come a long way since then. Case...Read more
2 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
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2 March 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
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28 February 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
You’re about to buy a car so you, A) do your own research but get a bit...Read more
23 February 2018 by Nedahl Stelio
You’ve got a $25k budget for a new car. Is it possible to get an SUV? Ford says yes, with its EcoSport five-seater. A small SUV in competition with the likes of a Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Nissan Qashqai, the EcoSport is a nifty car that will get you around town on a hatchback budget. In Australia...Read more