Nathan Ponchard

VF II Holden Commodore SS will be last affordable V8, GM confirms

Frankfurt motor show: Despite 15 years of robust V8 sales in Australia, Holden performance fans face a very different reality when the VFII Commodore dies in two years’ time

New Holden Astra revealed, 2016 launch confirmed

Frankfurt motor show: Holden has confirmed that a lighter, more thrifty Astra newly revealed by Opel will launch in Australia late next year, sounding the death knell for the Aussie-built Cruze

Electric Porsche Mission E takes on Tesla

Frankfurt motor show: Porsche Mission E all-electric sedan concept stuns with claims of 500km range, 15-minute recharge, and 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds

Opinion: Why it pays to value art

Korean car makers have recognised that a pert bonnet line can shape a new model’s fortunes, and theirs.

2015 Chrysler 300 review

Restyled Chrysler 300 reaches back into the past to bolster its (slightly) more upmarket future

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC review

Great-looking C-Class-based Mercedes-Benz GLC shows exactly what premium means to its mid-size SUV rivals, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLC arriving late but loud to the premium SUV party

Scorching 375kW AMG model will spearhead Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV's attack on the premium SUV market in Australia

2015 Skoda Fabia review

The all-new Skoda Fabia ups the sex appeal of its smallest model with Gen Y-baiting technology, tasteful customisation, and class-leading safety

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso v Subaru Outback 2.0D v Ford Mondeo Titanium v Mazda 6 GT comparison review

Mid-size passenger wagons compared, in premium trim. In a world gone mad for SUVs, what will happen to the classic family stalwart?

2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid review

Honda attempts to reassert its technological prowess with a new-generation ‘i-MMD’ hybrid drivetrain headlining a new range-topping Accord variant

2015 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake review

Mercedes-Benz’s coupe-esque CLA grows an even bigger tail and gains some practicality in wagon-esque ‘Shooting Brake’ form

2015 Ford Focus ST review

The facelifted Ford Focus ST takes the fight to Volkswagen’s all-conquering Golf GTI with a trendy new look, a much-improved interior and a sharper chassis

2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

Mercedes-Benz’s unofficial replacement for the gullwing-doored SLS is not only a more focused and well-rounded sports car, it’s both prettier and cheaper

2015 Ford Mondeo review

Ford turns up the heat on its medium-size rivals with the generously equipped, impressively refined and dynamically excellent 2015 Mondeo.

2015 Audi A6 and A7 Sportback review

Design- and tech-savvy Audi A6 sedan and Audi A7 Sportback gain a sportier look, upgraded infotainment, revised powertrains and greater value for money

Jeep Renegade Sport review

Jeep in style, but European in size, this US-designed, Italian-built baby SUV has what it takes to shake up its patchy competitor set

2015 Mazda CX-3 review

Mazda’s promising CX-3 small SUV – its fourth all-new model in 18 months – marks the next step in its ‘SkyActiv’ product offensive.

Audi S3 Cabriolet review

Ingolstadt adds some angst and adrenaline to its A3 convertible range with the four-seat Audi S3 Cabriolet

First Drive: Mazda 2

Ponch gets an early taste of the all-new Mazda 2 in Japan

First Drive: Fiat 500

Modern touches add a bit more appeal to Fiat’s retro city runabout

Bentley chases Bathurst 12-Hour

For Bentley the time to expand its racing portfolio is now, and the Bathurst 12-Hour is well and truly in its sights