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2025 Deepal E07 review: How practical is its unconventional ‘multitruck’ SUV?

Breaking convention in an SUV-saturated market, Deepal’s E07 ‘Multitruck’ blends electric SUV comfort with ute-like versatility – but does it make for a coherent vehicle?

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2026 Toyota RAV4 review: Early international verdict finds it sharper, smarter and sportier – but still playing it safe

In a new first drive our friends at Auto Express find the all new 2026 Toyota RAV4 (GR Sport variant) sharper and more refined – but too cautious to truly shake up the mid-size SUV class.

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2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale review: Perhaps the Prancing Horse’s finest road car yet

Ferrari’s most powerful RWD performance car is a force to be reckoned with. Power, precision and performance come together in one glorious, aerodynamically effective package to deliver driving engagement the equal of any roadgoing Ferrari.

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2025 Mini Aceman SE Review: Small electric SUV short on space but great fun to drive

The Aceman is the latest addition as part of Mini’s expansion of its line-up. Is it worth considering against cheaper, more practical competition?

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2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 review: New grade with 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine aims for broader appeal

Despite Mazda’s initial premium positioning of the CX-60, the entry point to the range now starts well below $50,000 drive away, with a new four-cylinder petrol engine, to enhance its appeal in this segment.

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2025 Mazda CX-80 D50e Azami review: Ride issues smoothed by classy cabin and excellent fuel economy

With three rows, premium features and a focus on luxury in flagship Azami trim, the Mazda CX-80 is poised to become the brand’s best-selling large family SUV in Australia.

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2025 MG HS Hybrid+ review: First drive reveals a serious addition to the crowded medium SUV field

Medium SUVs are a key battleground in the Australian new car market with more Aussies than ever considering the switch to a hybrid or plug-in. With that in mind, you’d have to argue that the new MG HS Hybrid+ is the right vehicle at the right time.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e review: Strong performing SUV now boasts clever hybrid powertrain

Mercedes-Benz expands its top-selling GLC range with the new GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, combining impressive performance and over 130km of electric range.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz C 350e review: Plug-in hybrid mk II offers up a ‘seductive’ package

As plug-in hybrid sales surge in Australia, Mercedes-Benz re-enters the fray with its new C 350e — a refined, efficient sedan that blends luxury, performance and everyday electric practicality.

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: New contender arrives in the best value-for-money dual-cab showdown

GWM has counter punched the BYD Shark with its own take on the modern dual-cab in the shape of the Cannon Alpha PHEV… plus its sharp pricing promises to appeal to buyers.

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Porsche 992.2 GT3 review: Track testing a supreme handler

Porsche’s updated 911 GT3 refines its race-bred formula with subtle engineering gains, revised suspension and new options, in the face of a future shaped by hybrid power and tightening emissions rules.

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS review: A new frontier for the company’s most iconic model

Porsche’s T-Hybrid system drags the GTS into the here and now. But at what cost?

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider review

We get under the skin of Maranello’s GT flagship to discover whether all is quite as it seems

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2025 Mazda CX-60 D50e review

Does Mazda’s revised CX-60 deserve a second chance to make a better first impression? We test it on Aussie roads to find out

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2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?

Long synonymous with the venerable 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X ranges has replaced the workhorse 1.9-litre engine lower down in the range with a 2.2-litre and eight-speed automatic. But will Aussie buyers look at something other than the tough-as-nails 3.0-litre engine?

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Volvo XC60 review: An oldie but still a goodie

The most popular Volvo product of all time has received light styling changes, new in-car tech and trim changes. Is the Volvo XC60 still a great mid-size SUV?

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2025 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid review: Is small still beautiful? 

Old faithful proves there’s still plenty of life in the small car segment if the product is right.

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BMW M240i review: An all-round sports coupe star

The BMW M240i is one of the only small coupes left on the market, so if you’re after one, should it be the one you choose?

Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
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Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle 

How do two light SUVs that loom large on the sales charts go when pitted head-to-head?

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Nissan Patrol Warrior: The last V8 Patrol at its best

There’s an all-new model on the horizon, but there’s plenty of life left in the Y62 Nissan Patrol. How does it fare in Warrior spec?

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2026 KGM Musso EV ute: First impressions from pre-production model drive

The KGM Musso EV is comfortable, well-equipped and capable of 380-plus kilometres per charge, but its payload may work against it.

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Toyota Landcruiser 300 Hybrid first drive review: How does the electrified icon handle?

Hybrid tech comes to an off-road icon to provide more power, more torque and more refinement. What’s not to like?

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2025 MGU9: Wheels’ first drive impressions of the latest entrant to our hyper competitive ute market

The contest for market share in the dual-cab segment is a drag ’em out, bare knuckle fight for the wallets of Aussie buyers. Chinese giant, MG, is the latest to join the fray with its new U9.

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2025 Peugeot 5008 review: Stylish seven-seater brings class to the large SUV segment

Peugeot has likely fallen off the radar for many Australian buyers but the 5008 large SUV may remedy that.