Richard Berry Senior Journalist at CarsGuide

TALKING TOPICS

• CURRENT TEST CAR: Genesis GV80 - big six seat SUV by Hyundai to take on Lexus
• It;’s big, it’s green and we’ve been living with it for three months now
• I know this car like an owner now - and it’s getting smelly
• Best thing - seats
• Worst thing - the fuel economy

• CONVERSATION PIECE 1:  Tokyo Motor Show Highlights

1. Honda Prelude
2. Mazda SP Iconic
3. Toyota EPU
4. Toyota Electric Prado
5. Flying cars and cars with four legs!

• CONVERSATION PIECE 2:  is electric car takeup really declining?

There are reports that the take up of EVs is declining - but from what I can see it’s only increasing at a lightning rate and the Chinese have already won. 

• NEW REVIEW: Hyundai Somata N-Line - the worst selling Hyundai in Australia, is very good!