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Ford Ranger wins 2019 CarsGuide Adventure Car of the Year
By CarsGuide team · 23 Sep 2019
The Ford Ranger has been named the 2019 CarsGuide Adventure Car of the Year.
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Toyota RAV4 wins 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year
By CarsGuide team · 23 Sep 2019
Toyota’s all-new, fifth-generation RAV4 has been named the 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year.
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Toyota RAV4 wins 2019 CarsGuide Family Car of the Year
By CarsGuide team · 23 Sep 2019
Toyota’s new RAV4 has been named 2019 CarsGuide Family Car of the Year.
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Ford Transit Custom wins 2019 CarsGuide Tradie Car of the Year
By CarsGuide team · 23 Sep 2019
The Ford Transit Custom has been named 2019 CarsGuide Tradie Car of the Year.
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2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year awards launched
By CarsGuide team · 16 Jul 2019
Australia's best new cars will soon be announced, with the 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year awards set to shine a light on the most outstanding new models in Australia.
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Volkswagen Tiguan wins 2016 Car of the Year
By Paul Gover · 02 Dec 2016
It faced a tough bunch of rivals after a punishing year — but VW's Tiguan SUV helped to raise the brand's image.
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2016 Car of the Year preview
By CarsGuide team · 18 Nov 2016
We've whittled down the list of contenders for Australia's big motoring prize to this top 10.
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2016 CarsGuide Car of the Year | mid-term report
By Paul Gover · 01 Jul 2016
Six months in, the Car of the Year field starts to take shape... and there are still some tasty prospects.
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Mazda MX-5 wins 2016 World Car of the Year
By Joshua Dowling · 29 Mar 2016
The world’s biggest selling sports-car has taken out the auto industry’s top prize, as hybrids and luxury models take a back seat.
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Is auto emergency braking necessary?
By Carsguide.com.au · 21 Dec 2015

I thought the new absolute requirement in safety features was auto emergency braking. I don't see that as a consideration in choosing your Car of the Year. If, as I believe, the Sorento does not have it, then that will be the number one if not the sole reason to not buy the car.

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