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                http://www.choice.com.au</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:18:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>Transport</category><item><title>Honda CR-V first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/honda-cr-v-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Honda_CRV/ONLINE_Lead_HondaCRV.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Honda CRV" width="160" height="109" /><p>Did the Webster family think the five-seater Honda CR-V 4WD VTi, a luxury variant of the Honda CR-V, was a hit or miss after test driving it?</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nissan X-Trail first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Nissan-X-Trail-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Nissan_X_Trail/Nissan-x-trail-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Nissan X trail" width="160" height="109" /><p>The five-seater X-Trail TL dCi 4WD packs in the features, but does it also pack in the passengers a little too tightly for comfort?</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smartphone car GPS app reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/gps/car-gps-mobile-phone-apps.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/gps_car_apps/CH0912_CarGPSapps_LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH0912_CarGPSapps_LEAD" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've tested 17 apps for iPhone, Android and Windows, priced from $0-70 to guide your decision.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Subaru Forester First Look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Subaru-Forester-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Subaru_Forester/Subaru-Forester-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Subaru Forester 2.5i-S" width="160" height="109" /><p>CHOICE members the Eleftheriou family took the five-seater Subaru Forester 2.5i-S for a spin. What did they think of its fancy features - and high price tag?</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car GPS reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/gps/gps-car-navigation-review-and-compare.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/gps_car_nav/2012/CarGPS_lead_web_340X232px_APRIL2012.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="GPS Reviews - GPS Unit" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've tested nine of the latest car GPS units, priced from $129 to $449.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mitsubishi ASX first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Mitsubishi-ASX-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Mitsubishi_ASX/Mitsubishi-ASX-2WD-Aspire-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Mitsubishi ASX 2WD" width="160" height="109" /><p>This small SUV packs in the features, but could it also do with a little more grunt? CHOICE members the Shepherdsons take a test drive.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holden Captiva 5 first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Holden-Captiva-5-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Holden_Captiva5/Holden-Captiva-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Holden Captiva" width="160" height="109" /><p>The Holden Captiva 5 may have plenty of room for luggage, but what else did our home testers have to say about it?</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car security </title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/Car-security-scores.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/car_security/nrma-car-security-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Security" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've teamed up with NRMA Insurance to present data on which vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai and Holden, have better security.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small vehicle repair costs</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/small-vehicle-repair-costs.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/Car-maintenance/small-vehicle-repair-costs/vehicle-repair-costs-bumper-tests-nrma.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="vehicle-repair-costs-bumper-tests-nrma" width="160" height="109" /><p>NRMA Insurance put the spotlight on nine top selling small vehicles in Australia to see how their bumpers performed when involved in a collision.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small SUV tyre reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/tyres/car-tyres-225-60R17-review-and-compare.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/car_tyres_2012/1300/CH1212_Tyres_ONLINE_LEAD_4WD_dirttest.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH1212_Tyres_ONLINE_LEAD_4WD_dirttest" width="160" height="109" /><p>We review 225 60R17 car tyres, which are suitable for many small SUVs on the Australian market.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hyundai iMax first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Hyundai-iMax-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Hyundai_iMax/iMax2.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="iMax2" width="160" height="109" /><p>The Hyundai iMax is an eight-person carrier and one of the larger people-movers on the Australian market that we’ve looked at. </p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Honda Odyssey first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/Honda-Odyssey-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Honda_Odyssey/CH1212_FL_HondaOdyssey_ONLINE_LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH1212_FL_HondaOdyssey_ONLINE_LEAD" width="160" height="109" /><p>The Webster family took the Honda Odyssey over a weekend for the morning sports run, domestic duties and a picnic.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toyota Prius V first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/Toyota-Prius-V-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_PriusV/PriusV-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="PriusV-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Our tester and a CHOICE family take the new hybrid people-mover for a ride to see if it measures up.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steering clear of car repair scams</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/maintenance/mechanics-and-car-servicing-centres.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/car_servicing_centres/2012/CH0812_car_service.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH0812_car_service" width="160" height="109" /><p>Car repair shops are coming under greater scrutiny in NSW and WA, but consumer awareness is still the first line of defence.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toyota Prius C first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/Toyota-Prius-C-First-Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_ToyotaPriusC/12Priusc_060hr.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="12Priusc_060hr" width="160" height="109" /><p>The latest Prius is designed for city travel and the base model is roughly half the price of the larger Prius i-tech.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Honda CR-Z Sport first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/honda-crz-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/Honda-CRZ-first-look/honda-crz-first-look.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="honda-crz-first-look" width="160" height="109" /><p>We find out whether the Honda CR-Z Sport, dubbed Car of the Year 2012 by Wheels magazine, lives up to expectations.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car reversing camera kit reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/Car-reversing-cameras.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/car_rear_visibility/2012/ReverseCam_Lead_JUNE2012_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Car Reversing Camera Kit Review" width="160" height="109" /><p>A car reversing camera kit supplies you with a camera that you attach to the rear of the car, along with a monitor for viewing.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toyota Camry Hybrid first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/Toyota Camry Hybrid First Look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_ToyotaCamryHL/12CamryHybrid-064hr.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="12CamryHybrid-064hr" width="160" height="109" /><p>We took the latest iteration of the Toyota Camry Hybrid Luxury for a ride and found it was pretty good for one of the larger cars in the hybrid family.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toyota Prius i-Tech first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/Toyota-Prius-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_ToyotaPrius/ToyotaPrius.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="ToyotaPrius" width="160" height="109" /><p>CHOICE takes a look at the most recent Prius on the market, with the optional i-Tech add on.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mazda 3 SKYACTIV first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/mazda-3-skyactiv-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Mazda3/Mazda-3-SP20-SKYACTIV.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Mazda-3-SP20-SKYACTIV" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've driven the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV for 3000km, to find out how it performs, how fuel efficient it is, and what makes it green.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VW BlueMotion first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/vw-bluemotion-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Volkswagen BlueMotion/GOLF-BLUEMOTION-002.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="GOLF-BLUEMOTION-002" width="160" height="109" /><p>We take the VW BlueMotion for a spin to find out how it feels to drive, comfort of driving and other first impressions.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mitsubishi i-MiEV first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/green-car/mitsubishi-i-miev-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/MiEV/i-MiEV-MY12-1_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="i-MiEV-MY12-1_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>We take the Mitsubishi i-MIEV for a spin and reveal how it feels to drive, and other first impressions.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Electric bicycle reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/electric-bicycles-review.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/electricbike_web_LEAD3.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="electricbike_web_LEAD3" width="160" height="109" /><p>Ride On has allowed us to re-produce their test results of 18 electric bike options ranging in price from $950 to $3050</p>]]></description><category>Bikes</category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aldi Go Cruise 1602 first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/gps/aldi-gocruise-1602.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/FL_Aldi Go Cruz/aldi-go-cruz.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="aldi-go-cruz" width="160" height="109" /><p>Despite its low price, the Go Cruise includes all the features and functions you’d expect to see on a modern car GPS. </p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Used car safety ratings</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/used-car-safety-rating-database.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/used_car_safety_rating_db/2010/lead/used-car-lead-image-340X232px.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Car" width="160" height="109" /><p>Choosing a safe car model could mean the difference between getting out of an accident with a fright, or with a serious injury.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bicycle GPS first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bicycle-gps-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Bikes/Bike_Nav/FL-Bike-GPS001_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="FL-Bike-GPS001_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>We put two GPS devices designed for bicycles through their paces to see what's on offer at the expensive and inexpensive ends of the market.</p>]]></description><category>Bikes</category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New car safety ratings</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/ancap-update.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/ANCAP_report/lead/iStock_crash-test.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="iStock_crash-test" width="160" height="109" /><p>The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to test the most popular new vehicles for safety. </p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tyre pressure gauge reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/tyres/tyre-pressure-gauges-review-and-compare.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/tyre_pressure_checkers/2008/leads/tyre_check_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="$name" width="160" height="109" /><p>Gauges at petrol stations are not always well maintained which may affect accuracy. You may want to think about getting your own. We tested 18 models, from $5 to $80.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car reliability survey</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/car-reliability-survey.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/Car reliability/vinatge-car-reliable-car-guide-LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="vinatge-car-reliable-car-guide" width="160" height="109" /><p>Advanced technologies used by car manufacturers aim to make your ride as smooth and safe as possible, how do they fare for reliability? </p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rental car companies </title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/safety-and-advice/rental-car-companies-reviewed.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/renting_a_car/2011/Car-rentals-Lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Car-rentals-Lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>CHOICE scrutinised the contracts of some of Australia's largest car rental companies - and found plenty to be concerned about.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Used car buying guide</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/how-to-buy-a-used-car.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/how_to_buy_used_car/2008/leads/used_car_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Car on country road" width="160" height="109" /><p>"Buyer beware" never applies more than when shopping for a used car.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tyrecheckers LED Alert caps review</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/tyres/tyrecheckers-led-alert-caps-review.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/Tyrecheckers LED caps/tyre-thing001.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Tyrecheckers LED Alert caps" width="160" height="163" /><p>These LED Alert caps for car tyres are a step towards safer and more economical motoring.</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>E10 state of play</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/fuel/biofuels-and-e10.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/fuel_additives/bowser_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Biofuels and E10" width="160" height="109" /><p>Biofuels such as E10 are meant to have environmental benefits, but are there hidden costs?</p>]]></description><category>Cars</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bike accessory reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bike-accessories-review.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Bikes/Bike_accessory/Bike_lead_sm.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Bike_lead_sm" width="160" height="109" /><p>CHOICE joins forces with our friends at Bicycle Victoria to give you the bike riding essentials.</p>]]></description><category>Bikes</category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to buy a new car</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/cars/buying/how-to-buy-a-new-car.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Travel and transport/Cars/how_to_buy_a_new_car/newcar_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="new car" width="160" height="109" /><p>Save thousands on your next new car – and steer clear of the traps and pitfalls – by following the CHOICE buying guide.
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