Car Reviews &#038; Features

2016 Skoda Superb wagon long-term car review, part two

Ged goes bush in the Skoda Superb wagon and discovers some surprising abilities

May 7, 2017

Ford Escape Video Review

The Escape name is back with Ford releasing the 2017 mid-size SUV, replacing the Kuga

May 7, 2017

2017 McLaren 720S fast facts

McLaren’s newest baby and the second-generation of the Super Series has got us all frothing with its hyperbolic figures. Here’s a sample.

2017 Nissan X-Trail review

Nissan is meeting the challenge of the redesigned Mazda CX-5 with the facelifted X-Trail, with a range of cosmetic updates, AEB across the range, a bigger diesel with AWD auto, and more standard features.

2017 Hyundai i30 Active Quick Review

The latest third generation i30, gets a new body and interior as well as more features than we’ve seen previously on Hyundai small cars

2017 Hyundai i30 Australian review

Forget sharp discount deals, Hyundai wants its all-new i30 to fight on its newfound driving substance.

2015-2016 Hyundai i30 Review

The Hyundai i30 is a quiet and comfortable hatchback, with plenty of equipment and three engine options. This review covers i30s sold prior to May 2017.

HSV GTS-R new vs old walkaround video

Trace the bloodline of HSV’s latest GTS-R W1 back to the loud and proud 1995 GTS-R

The day R2-D2 tried to kill me with a Citroen

As May the fourth rolls around again, we ponder the dark side of Star Wars fame

2016 Kia Picanto Review

Four-wheel disc brakes, five doors and a standard auto gearbox help the tiny Kia Picanto stand out as a city car. This review covers Picantos on sale prior to May 2017.

2017 Audi A4 Range Review

The Audi A4 is a beautifully trimmed, swift and very fuel-efficient mid-sized car. All-wheel drive is optional, and auto-braking is standard.

2017 Kia Picanto S review

Kia adds more features, style and space to the next generation of its laneway-friendly hatchback.

2017 Kia Picanto quick review

Kia polishes the Picanto for its third generation, and in doing so proves that even bargain-hunters don’t need to compromise on features.

Australia’s best concepts: 2003 Toyota X-Runner

Toyota’s Aussie-made X-Runner ute concept offered a glimpse of Australian car market trends almost 15 years into the future

The hunt for Australia’s Greatest Muscle Car – the 2010s

Our search for the ultimate Aussie-built King of the Road reaches its final decade

2017 McLaren 720s review

McLaren’s brand-new 720s supercar is put to the test on track and road

Top 6 Porsches you can still afford

With 911 prices soaring beyond reach of regular punters, here are six alternatives to satiate a Porsche hankering for less than $50k

Top 8: Legends of turbocharging

Modern turbocharged engines often mask their wondrous forced induction technology, but it wasn’t always that way.

Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan

Five of the best mid-size SUVs priced in the low- to mid-$30K bracket square off against each other

The hunt for Australia’s Greatest Muscle Car – the 2000s

Our search for what the people of Australia regard as the king of home-grown muscle continues

2017 Porsche 911 GT3 Quick Review

Porsche’s new GT3 is about the closest thing you can get to a road-legal race car

2017 Holden Astra RS manual quick review

We slip behind the wheel of Holden’s new-gen hatchback, this time in sporty RS form with a traditional six-speed manual stick between the front seats.

May 1, 2017

2017 Isuzu MU-X Quick Review

The Isuzu MU-X chases refinement, gears and grunt in this latest Euro 5 update. Noise is down, torque is up and all new 6-speed transmissions bring the thinking person’s SUV in line with major competitors.

May 1, 2017