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2016 Porsche Macan GTS review

The 2016 Porsche Macan GTS will slide into the German brand’s medium SUV line-up between S and Turbo. It’s the sportiest Macan of all, according to Porsche

November 27, 2015

Geek Speak: Performance diesels

Do performance oil-burners have a future on the road?

November 26, 2015

2016 Mazda CX-9 Prototype Review

A stint behind the wheel of a heavily disguised Mazda CX-9 suggests there will be much to look forward to from the longer, lighter, and more punchy seven-seater.

November 26, 2015

2015-2016 Audi A3 and S3 Review

The Audi A3 wraps small, classy bodies around a stunning interior, and spoils buyers with multiple engines. This review covers A3s on sale prior to the upgrade of December 2016.

November 26, 2015

2015 Hyundai Veloster First Drive Review

The updated version of Hyundai’s quirky asymmetrical hatch is improved in most ways, but still not the sportscar it thinks it is.

November 25, 2015

2016 Lexus RX 200t review

The mid-size soft-roader is the most important car in any prestige marque’s line-up, and Lexus has taken a fresh approach to promoting its new, fourth-generation RX. Is it as exciting as the adverts suggest?

November 25, 2015

Ferrari California T review

Ferrari’s muscled up its California in a return to the turbo. And it’s brilliant

November 25, 2015

Top 5 Supercars: Power to weight ratio

With 552kW from its 6.5-litre V12 the Lamborghini Aventador earns its place at the top with muscle. But for our other contenders, it isn’t just about power.

November 24, 2015

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?

November 24, 2015

Kia ProCeed GT vs Toyota 86 GTS

Shock! Kia has made a worthy performance car! Or has it? There’s only one way to find out: by flinging it into the lion’s den against a real rival

November 24, 2015

Kia Proceed GT vs Mazda 3 SP25 vs Hyundai i30 SR vs Holden Cruze SRI vs Nissan Pulsar SSS

A budget battle with a surprise winner

November 24, 2015

Mercedes-Maybach S600 review

Merc’s ultra-luxury limo reviewed from front seat and rear

November 24, 2015

2015 Ford Mondeo First Drive Review

The Ford Mondeo is a cracker, and raises the mainstream medium car benchmark.

November 23, 2015

Snackable Review: Hyundai Tucson Highlander

The Hyundai Tucson Highlander impresses with its technology and value. Here is what you need to know about it.

November 23, 2015

Mini Cooper S Clubman review

Mini stretches out its Cooper S

November 23, 2015

Ferrari LaFerrari review

What’s the one thing you don’t want when testing a 708kW Ferrari? Rain.

November 23, 2015

Sweet Dream: Honda CR-X

Waiting for Honda to get serious again – get a move on!

November 23, 2015

2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV First Drive Review

Alfa’s hot hatch upgraded with a great drivetrain and chassis, compromised by so-so steering feel, dynamic niggles and quality question marks.

November 20, 2015

The road to 2016 Wheels Car of the Year

Choosing which cars will make it through to the road to COTY glory is just the start of a very long journey

November 20, 2015

Opinion: In search of true innovation

Cockburn looks beyond the glitz and glamour in search of real improvement

November 20, 2015

Ford Falcon XR8 vs HSV Clubsport R8 LSA

Blue vs Red, round two

November 20, 2015

Abarth Rally: The thinking man’s rally

MOTOR enters a rally that needs brain power – doesn’t go well

November 20, 2015

Porsche Boxster GTS review

A bit more power and some mascara works wonders

November 19, 2015

Driving the FPV GT F Prototype

This orange FPV might look like a GT-P, but underneath it’s all 351kW of GT F.

November 19, 2015