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We take a look over, in and out of the Hyundai’s small four-wheel drive, the ix35.

The age of good looking, desirable Hyundais is upon us. Shame then that a few faults (like the lighter-than-air steering, saggy leather and missing Bluetooth) stop the ix35 from vying for dux of the class.

Featuring three electric motors and a stonking great V8, the delectable 918 Spyder promises to be a supercar pace and hybrid economy, although not both at the same time.

Navman’s new EZY GPS range keeps up with the entry-level Joneses thanks to its reworked easier-to-use interface and, joy of joys, time-dependent school zone warnings.

Audi’s latest five-door “coupe” can be packed with plenty of kit, including LED headlights, auto parking, lane assistance, massaging seats, and the MMI entertainment and navigation system.

Ditching awkward for stylish, the forthcoming 508 promises to be both easy on the eye and the environment. That is, if the four-wheel drive diesel Hybrid4 drivetrain makes it way down under.

Thrifty and spacious, the Prius is the most refined hybrid we’ve driven thus far. Despite its impressive tech swag, including the ability to park itself, the i-Tech doesn’t come cheap.

For many car makers their halo product is a sporty two-seater or luxury limousine, but for Toyota it’s the company’s fuel-sipping green hero, the Prius. The third-gen model packs plenty of tech kit between hood and trunk in addition to the hybrid drivetrain.

From August 2010, BMW buyers can specify their new vehicles with in-car internet access.

The new-to-Australia Yaris-sized Hyundai i20 doesn’t replace the current Getz. Rather, it’s a newer, more premium model that complements the Getz, for the time being.

Smoothed out and better looking than before, the next-generation X3 can be specified with plenty of tech goodies, although the internet-connected features still seem unlikely.

Sony has finally unveiled its first motion controller for the PlayStation 3 - here’s what to expect when it hits the market later this year.

Volvo’s stylish new V60 wagon melds style with versatility and, of course, a plethora of the car maker’s signature safety features, including a system that can automatically avoid pedestrian collisions.

We used to think of dirty car windows as, well, dirty car windows. Now, thanks to Scott Wade, we think of them as blank canvases awaiting an artistic touch, masterpieces in the making.

At an event involving Victoria Beckham, Land Rover has unveiled an all-new entry-level Range Rover model based on the LRX concept car that’s been doing the rounds of the motor show circuit.

Thin, light and clad in metal and glass, the Nuvi 3760/3790T is the first portable nav device that’s tugged on our heart as well as our mind. Time will tell if it’s as good to use as it is to handle and gawk at.

If you can live with the small boot and hampered load space, and do without visceral driving thrills, the Camry Hybrid rewards patient drivers with good fuel economy and large car space.

Aussies can now buy a locally-built hybrid car, the Camry Hybrid. We take a look under the skin to see what makes it tick and the numerous subtle differences that differentiate it from standard Camry vehicles.

It’s not due here until the first half of next year, but the new Swift looks to build on the success of the current model. In Europe it features a smaller engine, USB, climate control and 16-inch alloys.

There are lots of options, but here’s what you’ll want to consider before you buy a wireless kit so you can use your phone while you drive.