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    Articles by James Lisle

    James Lisle
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    James Lisle (aka J3) likes all things cars.

    Cynical and enthusiastic in equal measure, James loves to clamber into anything with a steering wheel and a decent amount of grunt.

    Although it may seem the J3 glass is half empty on first acquaintance with a new ride, he maintains a balanced approach and will happily lose himself in technical details relating to even the most common, mass market models. Bore and stroke ratios, specific output stats, and thermal efficiency figures are his guilty pleasures.

    You'd wait three years for a Ferrari 488, but what about a Model 3?
    By James Lisle · 21 Aug 2018
    Waiting for a car can be an exciting time. But how long would you wait for the brand-new Tesla?
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    Skoda Fabia 2018 review: 81TSI
    By James Lisle · 17 Aug 2018
    No matter how impressive a small car is, there’s usually a good chance it can be outdone by a Volkswagen equivalent.
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    Aussies are tuning the Kia Stinger and the results are amazing
    By James Lisle · 17 Aug 2018
    I’ve always wondered when this time would come. And here it is. Argue all you want, but the 272kW/520Nm twin-turbo Kia Stinger is one of the most underrated cars on sale. It’s fast, sleek, has an engaging chassis and a damn good engine. But, as always with turbocharged engines, there’s always a little ‘wiggle
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    We've just smashed 1000km+ across Malaysia and Thailand in the Evo Enduro rally
    By James Lisle · 10 Aug 2018
    Think about Malaysia and, if you're like me, you'll probably imagine various Protons and Peroduas; small, 'cheap-and-cheerful' hatchbacks made (and sold) for around 50c.
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    This is why a Toyota HiLux costs the same as a Honda City in Malaysia
    By James Lisle · 10 Aug 2018
    It might seem like a pretty sweet deal, but buying a new car in Malaysia is anything but.
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    Five things to know about cars in Malaysia
    By James Lisle · 10 Aug 2018
    There's heaps to learn from visiting Malaysia. But here are the five things that stood out to us most.
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    Here's what it's like to hit 180km/h in an Aussie expat Bufori in Malaysia
    By James Lisle · 10 Aug 2018
    When talking about luxury cars, many would argue that Rolls-Royce is the epitome of personalised luxury and opulence. And I'd agree with them.
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    Rather than blow $29k, this guy DIYed his Veyron oil change
    By James Lisle · 18 Jul 2018
    Everyone knows how expensive it is to maintain a supercar, but this is mind-boggling.
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    Kia Cerato Sport sedan 2018 review
    By James Lisle · 16 Jul 2018
    The all-new Kia Cerato sedan range has hit Aussie showrooms, and James Lisle spent a weekend in the mid-spec Sport model to see what it was like to live with.
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    This limited-edition Renault RS has 385kW and 2550Nm of torque
    By James Lisle · 11 Jul 2018
    Like most people, you probably associate Renault with small, affordable hatchbacks.
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