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The Mercedes- Benz plug-in hybrid range

The Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid range combines electric and petrol engines to reduce fuel consumption without compromise. The ...

Staff Writers |

BMW’s range-boosted electric i3

Created as an inner-city electric runabout, BMW’s i3 can now run quite a bit further. An update to the catchy-looking EV...

David Flynn |

2017 Nissan GT-R: the racer refined

MOTORING | Ten years after it first roared from blueprint to bitumen, Nissan's musclebound coupe has been sent to finishing sch...

David Flynn |

Whisky review: Johnnie Walker Gold Route

Whisky remains one of the most popular duty-free indulgences, and many brands release travel retail specials sold exclusively t...

Martin Eber |

First look: new Mercedes-Benz E-Class

MOTORING | As cars become increasingly smarter, it was inevitable that they’d close the ‘intelligence gap’ to...

David Flynn |

Whisky review: Lagavulin 8 year old

If you know whisky then you'll know Lagavulin – it's a go-to Islay single malt when the evening invites you to linger ove...

Martin Eber |

How to get a San Fran 'Clipper' card

Flying into San Francisco? A Clipper card makes it much easier to get around on the city's trains, trams and cable cars. Inste...

David Flynn |

Bose cuts the cord with QC35 headphones

Bose isn't the only name in noise-cancelling headphones, but it's got sufficient mindshare and marketshare to make the brand's...

David Flynn |

AusBT whisky tour & tasting event

If you like whisky, you'll love the opportunity to join us for a unique evening at boutique Sydney distillery and bar Arch...

David Flynn |

Whisky review: Ardbeg Dark Cove

Ardbeg hails from a Scotch whisky distillery of the same name, on the south coast of the isle of Islay and not far from the hom...

Martin Eber |

Whisky review: Teeling The Revival 15yo

Teeling is a name you may not be familiar with in the world of whisky, but trust us – you should get to know it better, e...

Martin Eber |

Whisky review: Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 is perhaps one of this year's most-hyped releases. Its 2013 predecessor was widely praised, which...

Martin Eber |

The DIY inflight amenity kit

Airline amenity kits are one of the many treats awaiting any flyer on admittance to the pointy end of the plane. But as you cl...

David Flynn |

The Singleton of Glen Ord, Dufftown

The Singleton is not a single distillery, but rather a brand which represents the single malts of multiple distilleries. One o...

Martin Eber |

Whisky review: GlenDronach 12, 15, 18, 31

GlenDronach enjoys a cult following amongst whisky lovers, and it's not hard to see why. While other distilleries previously k...

Martin Eber |

15 great whisky bars in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has arguably become Asia's whisky capital, with ex-pats and locals alike adopting the dram as their drink of choice &...

Martin Eber |

Top duty-free shopping tips

One of the best side benefits of being a business traveller has got to be the shopping. Few globetrotters set off for an overs...

David Flynn |

Whisky review: Compass Box

Compass Box is an independent bottler which blends and bottles 'small batch' Scottish whiskies under their own label,...

Martin Eber |