2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
Tall estate or short SUV? The AWD version of Volkswagen’s polished Passat steers a comfortable middle path
Top 10: 2015's most popular 4x4s
In Australia’s buoyant 4x4 market, utes continue to outdo wagons in popularity. Here’s the low-down on Australia’s best-selling 4x4s from 2015.
Naked Ute gets dirty
How does The Naked Ute go at Melbourne’s premier 4x4 proving ground? Dave Morley took it on a nude run to find out.
2016 Detroit Motor Show: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept revealed
The reveal of Volkswagen's latest plug-in hybrid based on the Tiguan SUV is overshadowed by an upcoming Dieselgate meeting with the US environmental watchdog
2016 Volkswagen C4 Caddy review
Volkswagen has brought driver-assist safety, touchscreen connectivity and a petrol auto to its refreshed C4 Caddy. It is enough to keep the small van on top?
Commodore SS-V Redline v Audi RS3 v BMW M135i v Mercedes-AMG A45 v Mini JCW v Renaultsport Megane v VW Golf R comparison review
All Tasmania needs to come to life as a drivers’ nirvana is seven cracking performance cars and a bunch of primed pilots. That’s our cue...
2016 Volkswagen T6 Transporter review
Volkswagen has smartened up its genre-creating Transporter range, with better diesels and updated cabins
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI First Drive Review
Mini-Me Golf GTI is even better, a substantial step forward for an already accomplished performer.
2015 Toyota Hilux vs Ranger vs Colorado vs D-Max vs BT-50 vs Triton vs Navara vs Amarok comparison
Toyota’s eighth-generation Hilux is here and it means business. But how does it compare with its rivals? We test it alongside the seven top-selling dual-cab utes.
Volkswagen Golf Video Review
The Volkswagen Golf is one of those choices that doesn’t really have that WOW factor. But 2015 dramas aside, it’s actually pretty hard to fault. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular small cars.
Snackable Review: Volkswagen Golf
The VW Golf is a popular all-round and a testament to its popularity in Australia. It’s stylish, and with such a big range, there’s something for everyone from the standard hatchback to the powerful GTI and even the exclusive convertible Cabriolet.
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R First Drive Review
The facelifted Scirocco R is a worthy part of the VW hot hatch mix. Old-school tech gives back a sense of fun and spontaneity sometimes missing from current hot Golfs.
Amaroks to The Cape
Can a convoy of standard Amaroks get to The Tip unscathed?
Ford Focus v Toyota Corolla v Volkswagen Golf comparison review
These three hatchbacks hit the sweet spot. But have Corolla and Focus improved enough to reel in the mighty Golf?
High Performance Hatchbacks on a Budget
Owning a practical car doesn’t have to be the killer of your performance motoring aspirations. Have your cake and eat it!
2016 Volkswagen Passat review
The B8-generation Volkswagen Passat combines affordable luxury with handsome sheetmetal, generous space and an excellent chassis
Peugeot 308 vs Renault Megane vs Volkswagen Golf
In an ever-automated world, here are three affordable Euro manuals that prove it’s great to shift your own gears
2015 Volkswagen Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition review
There’s something inherently right about a 2.0-litre petrol turbo driving all four corners, and the Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition finesses the formula better than most
Peugeot 308 Access v Renault Megane TCe120 v Volkswagen Golf 90 comparison review
In an ever-automated world, here are three affordable Euro manuals that prove it’s great to shift your own gears
2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
The second-generation Passat Alltrack is claimed to be lighter, faster and more fuel efficient. Should it be on your SUV shortlist?
Nissan Navara NP300 vs Mitsubishi Triton MQ vs Mazda BT-50 vs Volkswagen Amarok
New utes from Nissan and Mitsubishi are here to shake up the ute market, but how do they stack up against the established class benchmarks?
Modified Amaroks charge Land Cruiser Mountain Park
For the 2015 October edition, 4X4 Australia sent a pack of modified Amaroks to battle it out at Queensland’s Land Cruiser Mountain Park. Check out the video.
Snackable Review: Volkswagen Amarok
When it comes to 4x4 utes, the Amarok is in a class of its own. It offers passenger-car refinement and is still tough and off-road capable. But most of all it feels ‘right’ – that rare feeling you get when you know you’re in a serious machine and not a toy.
Hottest hot hatches
The GTI seems to be the smart hot-hatch choice, but what else is out there if you want to be a little different?