Car Reviews &#038; Features

2017 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI Quick Review

This is the first time Audi’s A3 small hatch has been equipped with a three-cylinder engine – is it any good?

Medium SUV 7-seater: Australia’s Best Value Cars

An SUV that’s nimble enough to traverse the city-scape, but with added utility. Introducing the Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Santa Fe.

Large SUV/4WD: Australia’s Best Value Cars

A large SUV or 4WD is a great solution for those with a sense of adventure. Introducing the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Pajero.

Most powerful Australian cars over the decades

These are the toughest Australian-made cars of their respective decades, from 1960 to the present day. From the HSV GTS to the Ford Falcon GTHO, we have it covered.

XR Falcon GT: Fast Ford Falcons

Australian muscle cars got off to a golden start

SEMA 2016 Gallery: our top 12

Highlights from America’s premiere tuner event

Electric cars: where are we at?

The world’s carmakers are putting their weight behind pure electric vehicles

Medium SUV $45K to $65K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

If you want it all: the label, the space, and all the tackle then the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and Range Rover Evoque are worth a look.

Medium SUV under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

If you want the space of an SUV, without the premium price tag, then check out the Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai Tucson.

2016 Mercedes-AMG C43 review

It’s got a twin-turbo V6 with balls – but is it really a baby C63?

2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Land Rover Discovery vs Ford Everest review

Which of these higher-grade 4×4 SUVs offer more bang for your $70,000-plus bucks? Introducing the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Land Rover Discovery and Ford Everest.

2017 Audi S3 Sportback review

Substantial tech upgrades for Audi’s sporty small hatch and sedan offset a slight price rise, to give an already-sharp package a new edge.

9 Future Cult Cars

Machines that will have their own clubs in 10 years’ time – if not already

City SUV: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Mazda has a firm stake at the top of this rapidly growing category. Introducing the Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Vitara and Peugeot 2008

Premium Large cars: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Gone are the days when big luxury cars were all gas guzzlers. Introducing the Mercedes-Benz E200, BMW 520i and Audi A6

Opinion: The Brock Film’s Biggest Untruths

Peter Brock’s legacy should be much more than a tawdry tale for the TV masses

2017 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI Sportback review

Audi has added a new three-cylinder entry point to its A3 family, and don’t let its base model positioning fool you – it’s more premium than you’d expect.

2016 Hyundai Tucson long-term car review

Family man returns to Tucson after a quick, sexy fling.

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA long term car review

A teenage fantasy becomes reality thanks to the new long termer, the 2016 HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer.

2016 BMW 440i Gran Coupe Quick Review

The four-door BMW 4 Series Grand Coupe is a surprise package of practicality and prestige.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Quick Review

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will hit local showrooms next year, but what happens when you bolt a slew of off-road gear onto Jeep’s popular large SUV? Do the gains in bush-bashing capability lead to a compromise in performance on the blacktop?

2016 HSV Senator Signature review

400kW luxo-barge could offer more for the dough

Premium Medium cars $45K to $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Depreciation takes its toll on otherwise excellent cars. Introducing the Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 and Volvo S60

Premium Compact cars under $50K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

These three compact cars, Audi A1, Mini Cooper and the BMW 118i, will give you greater economy in a nifty city-car size, with a touch of class.