Car Reviews &#038; Features

2017 Nissan X-Trail video review

Nissan’s most popular model in Australia gets a few tweaks for 2017

August 8, 2017

2017 Subaru XV 2.0i quick review

Entry-level version of Subaru’s second-generation XV crossover doesn’t feel like a bottom-of-the-range car

2017 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline quick review

Now in comprehensively-updated ‘Golf 7.5’ form, Volkswagen’s mainstay hatchback is incredibly polished in 110TSI Highline form.

Factory restoration programs that should be available

Mazda’s MX-5 resto scheme has us wondering whether Aussie modern classics deserve some factory love

Five best motorsport saves

When skill and luck combine to avoid a massive crash

Jaguar XJ220 turns 25

Jaguar’s iconic hypercar brought the big cat to its knees, but was the XJ220 a disappointment or an unsung hero?

1971 Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III: Quick History Lesson

Built to dominate Bathurst and demoralise Holden, for many the Phase III remains the greatest Australian car ever built

10 movies that predicted the future of cars

Instead of asking car makers what’s coming next, perhaps we should be looking to Hollywood

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part four

It’s time to pick at a few nits, with so much goodness, perfection in the Astra remains elusive

2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast review

With a 588kW V12, never has a car been more aptly named than Ferrari’s new Superfast

2003 BMW M3 vs 2003 Porsche Boxster S review: Classic MOTOR

Two PCOTY hall-of-famers go head to head in a showdown of pound-for-pound heroes

Dartmouth Dam to Omeo in a 2017 Audi TT RS

There’s only one road from Dartmouth Dam to Omeo and it’s a twisting ribbon made for keen drivers and an able car. We Attack it in the 294kw Audi TT RS

August 5, 2017

1959 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa: Legend Series

The original Red Head set the motorsport world alight with its fiery looks and pace to match

August 5, 2017

Tesla’s upstart rival: What is Lucid?

Why you should take notice of this electric vehicle start-up targeting Tesla

August 4, 2017

Less is more: when the smaller engine is the better performer

With some cars, going big doesn’t always pay dividends

August 4, 2017

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs Audi S3 vs Golf R32 review: Classic MOTOR

In 2008, we pitted three hot hatches against each other to determine if the STI was still magic

August 4, 2017

2017 Singapore F1 GP – Fast Facts

Formula 1’s summer break is here, meaning the Singapore night race is close! Here’s what you may not know about the GP under lights

What will the next wave of car technology bring?

We’ve come a long way since the horseless carriage, but the next major automotive milestones look set to be among the most significant

2017 Corsa Specialised Vehicles Mustang GT review

We unleash Corsa Specialised Vehicles’ hissing, roaring twin-turbo Super Stang. And hold on for dear life

Volkswagen Polo Review (2015 – August 2017)

The Volkswagen Polo city car looks elegant, parks easily, and is great to drive. In GTI form, it is speedy too. This review covers Polos on sale before August 2017.

Honda City VTi-L quick review

Honda’s light sedan has excellent interior and boot space that puts many bigger cars to shame.

August 2, 2017